Städel Museum

Städel Museum

The Städel Museum is the oldest and most renowned art museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and one of the country’s most important fine art museums.

Founded in 1815 by a local businessman and art collector, Johann Friedrich Städel, the museum was named after him. He initially donated a collection of 2,700 paintings, 600 sculptures, and 1,000 prints, which formed the basis of the museum. With an exhibition space of 4,000 square meters, the Städel houses artworks from all major periods of European art spanning nearly 700 years—from 14th-century paintings to works created up to 1945. The “Old Masters” section features 14th- to 18th-century paintings, including works by Holbein, Cranach, Botticelli, Dürer, Rembrandt, and Vermeer. Art from the 19th and 20th centuries includes masterpieces by Impressionists such as Monet and Cézanne, Expressionists like Kirchner and Beckmann, and modern classics such as Picasso and Dix. Artists representing the post-1945 period include Penck, Baselitz, and Beuys.

In addition, the museum’s Department of Prints and Drawings boasts one of Germany’s most significant collections of graphic art, featuring works from the late Middle Ages to Impressionism. The sculpture garden displays pieces by contemporary artists, with around 600 sculptures on view—a must-visit for art enthusiasts.

Städel Museum

Must-visit reason: Frankfurt’s oldest and most renowned art museum

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

State/Province: Hesse [Hesse]

City: Frankfurt [Frankfurt]