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Museum Ludwig

Bischofsgartenstrasse 1, 50667 Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
49-221-221-26165
As featured in 3 days in Cologne
Ranked #2 of 57 attractions in Cologne
4.5 of 5 stars 113 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
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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Washington, DC
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is good museum if you like expressionist paintings. They let you take pictures, so I cannot complain too much. They do have a good collection of expressionist paintings, but I enjoyed the Wallraf-Richartz Museum better, as it was more my cup of tea on the era of the paintings and artists. If you like art and have the time... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Really good 20th Century art and great modern pieces More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Cost us 7 euro each, which I think was cheaper than normal, but for me was bored, my partner luved it though, only go if ur interested in art More

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Toronto
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Didn't expect to see so many great works in this museum. A great mixture of contemporary and classic arts. The Ludwig family has a wonderful collection displayed in the museum. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Rauschenberg, as well as Ferdinand Kriwet, Max Beckmann.....and more. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

I am not a great contemporan art lover, but this museum is definitely worth visiting. It has interesting pieces of art and you wont get bored walking inside it. More

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Oakland, CA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Nice introduction to the German Expressionists and a good Picasso wing make this a must see. Also a modern wing featuring Jasper Johns, David Hockney, among others. Can easily be seen in 90 minutes to 2 hours and a nice way to balance the Gothic cathedral next door. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Beautiful and comprehensive collection, artfully displayed More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

If you love Roy Lichtenstein you must go, the temporary exhibitions are also interesting More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The ambience was a great feeling. So much to offer, exhibits and cineama More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

A great place to visit - lots to see so allow plenty of time. More

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