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Museum Ludwig

Bischofsgartenstrasse 1, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany (Altstadt-Nord)
49-221-221-26165
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As featured in 3 days in Cologne
Ranked #5 of 65 attractions in Cologne
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner description: This art museum houses a diverse collection that includes everything from Dali to Warhol to one of the world's largest Picasso collections. Open... more » Owner description: This art museum houses a diverse collection that includes everything from Dali to Warhol to one of the world's largest Picasso collections. Open Tuesday to Sunday (including public holidays) from 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., every first Thursday of the month until 10 p.m. « less
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Cologne, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I really enjoyed the permanent exhibition of Pop Art... this, as all museums in Germany, will give you back more than expected! If you need to spend some time by walking and getting lost in the process, this is the place to do it!

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Great stuff. I thought I would spend an hour there, but lend up spending more than 3 hours. Great exibition overall with the last floor boasting my favourites: pollock, stella and of course, the one and only barnet newman. A must visit for any 20th century art lover! Highly recommended! A real bargain for EUR 10 ticket.

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Victoria, British Columbia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I found the layout of this museum a bit unorganized and rambling. There were parts that I enjoyed--the Haubrich Collection of German Expressionist art was great and nicely presented with signage in English. And the Saul Steinberg show was also fun--we'd actually seen a poster for it in Dusseldorf so were happy to be able to see it. But in... More

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Denver, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

They have great collections of modern and pop art, such as artwork by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg, Picasso, Oskar Kokoschka, and more. I have seen these work only online and art history book. This museum has everything!! I want to visit one more time next time I come to Germany

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Caloundra, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

I am not a regular visitor to museums but decided to visit Museum Ludwig whilst in Cologne. I had a great afternoon! Time seemed to go so quickly. I was able to see paintings and sculptures by Picasso and also works by Cologne's own Gerhardt Richter. There was an exhibition by Andy Warhol which you needed to pay for but... More

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Toronto
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

A mostly modern museum, with a collection of German works from the 19th century to counterbalance an unusual group of contemporary works. On our visit, there was a gallery of Man Ray photographs and another of Phil Collins ... photographs, etc. and another of a sound project that had to be listened to through headphones. Cool, but too cool for... More

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Halifax, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Not a big art fan but the museum was good. I did enjoy looking at the paintings, especially on the middle floors.

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New Delhi, India
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Good for people who are interested in art. Normal ticket Euro 10 but if you have Cologne welcome card it is 50 % discount

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Good selection of 20th century art with focus on pop art. Artists festured include Warhol, Lichtenstein, Johns, Klee, Beckmann, Picasso and Richter. Tickets are 10 Euro.

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St Albans
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Located just adjacent to the Dom cathedral in the centre of town, this is a must see containing room after room of PIcassos but its basement galleries of Hockney, and Pop art are possibly what distinguishes it from other galleries, Very interesting exhibition on a Rumanian`s view of America at present - better than it sounds!

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