Museum of Icons Frankfurt

Museum of Icons Frankfurt

The Museum of Icons Frankfurt, opened in 1990, was formerly the German Order Restaurant located at the eastern end of the Museum Embankment on the Main River. Its initial collection comprised 800 ancient coins donated by Dr. Jorgen Schmidt Voigt, but today the museum houses over 1,000 exhibits.

The core exhibits displayed at the Museum of Icons offer visitors a comprehensive overview of the entire Eastern Orthodox tradition. These include icon art and icon veneration from the 15th to the 20th century, featuring a wide variety of styles and designs. The icon collection provides insight into the Eastern Orthodox faith across regions from northern Russia and the Middle East to Ethiopia. Of particular value is a 12th–13th century Coptic icon and a series of signed and dated icons. The museum also possesses handicraft items related to liturgical use, such as crosses, church utensils, and textiles. Museums of icons are rare worldwide, so visitors to Frankfurt should not miss this one. The museum is closed on Mondays and offers guided tours upon request.

Icon Museum Frankfurt

Must-visit reason: One of Frankfurt’s most unique museums

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

State/Province: Hesse [Hesse]

City: Frankfurt [Frankfurt]