Arts & Culture

The Ruhr- this year's European Capital of Culture! Could there be any place more appealing to art lovers from all over Europe? Lets have a look at most interesting locations- also for 2011 and 2012...

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Picture: Museum Folkwang\n© Stadtmarketing-Essen

Folkwang Museum Essen

The Folkwang Museum in Essen is one of the best art museums in the Ruhr Area and impresses with its collection and extraordinary exhibitions. A definite must-see for any city break in the Ruhr Area! MORE

Das Bild zeigt eine Halle des Museums am Ostwall mit weißen Wänden und einigen Ausstellungsstücken.

Museum am Ostwall

Contemporary Art from the 20th and 21st century is on display at Museum am Ostwall. Temporary exhibtions are on display on the ground floor. Pieces from the huge collection are shown with a "Moving Collection- New Places" theme.
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Das Bild zeigt eine Halle des Museums am Ostwall mit weißen Wänden und einigen Ausstellungsstücken.

Museum am Ostwall

Contemporary Art from the 20th and 21st century is on display at Museum am Ostwall. Temporary exhibtions are on display on the ground floor. Pieces from the huge collection are shown with a "Moving Collection- New Places" theme.
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Exterior view of the Camera Obscura

Bild: Museum Camera Obscura in Mülheim/Ruhr

Camera Obscura

In the largest walk-in Camera Obscura in the world located in the MüGa park, visitors gain insights into the fascinating world of visual perception. MORE

Außenansicht des Museums mit wehenden Fahnen im Vordergrund

Museum Küppersmühle

Former mills and storage houses have become a trendy part of Duisburg, and Küppersmühle has become a popular museum for contemporary arts. Works by Jörg Immendorf and Joseph Beuys are on display.

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Bild zeigt die Außenansicht des LWL-Römermuseum in Haltern am See

LWL-Römermuseum in Haltern © Stadt Haltern am See

LWL-Römermuseum

The early history of the Ruhr Area begins with the Romans. A lot can be learned about this during a city break with a visit to the Roman Museum in Haltern am See. MORE

Exterior view of the Schauspielhaus in Bochum

Picture: Schauspielhaus in Bochum

Schauspielhaus Bochum

Bochum is the centre of the discovery area Festspielplatz RUHR (RUHR Festival Square) - and there's a reason for that. Consequently Bochum theatre is one of the most well-known theatres in Germany and therefore a definite cultural highlight in the Ruhr area. MORE

Arts & Culture - Museums

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