Städel Museum

The Städel Museum in Frankfurt is a must-see for art fans. It has works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Picasso, plus great temporary exhibits. The museum is easy to explore and has a nice mix of modern and classic style. You could easily spend a few hours just enjoying the art.

Great museum with a good selection of art work on display. Some of it acquired in a strange fashion, but art is weird! The Rembrandt exhibition is magnificent, wonderfully curated with good explanations through out. Good cafe too but it's a little strange how its combined with the gift shop. The staff are also incredibly helpful, was given help twice without asking when looking a little lost!

I spent two out of my four-day trip here, and it was absolutely worth it. If you love paintings, this place is a must-visit. You'll be deeply moved by the charming Dutch folk paintings and a wide array of stunning European masterpieces.

Städel Museum: Where Art Meets History in Frankfurt The Städel Museum, one of Germany’s most prestigious art institutions, stands as a testament to Frankfurt’s rich cultural heritage and the remarkable contributions of its banking elite to the arts. Established in 1815 through the generous endowment of banker and art patron Johann Friedrich Städel, the museum embodies the city’s long-standing tradition of blending commerce with culture. Art Collection The museum boasts an impressive collection spanning over 700 years of art history, from the Renaissance to contemporary works. Visitors can marvel at masterpieces by artists like Rembrandt, Vermeer, Monet, and Picasso, as well as groundbreaking modern pieces. The diverse collection reflects both European heritage and global artistic evolution. Architectural Elegance The building itself is a blend of old-world charm and modern innovation, with the 2012 underground expansion being a standout. The illuminated ceiling of the underground gallery is not only an architectural marvel but also a symbol of how the museum continues to evolve. Bankers’ Legacy Frankfurt’s banking families played a crucial role in the museum’s growth, donating funds, artwork, and resources to expand its collections. This tradition of philanthropy underscores the city’s commitment to nurturing art and culture alongside its financial prowess. Conclusion The Städel Museum is more than a repository of art; it’s a living legacy of Frankfurt’s cultural and financial symbiosis. For art lovers and history enthusiasts, it’s a must-visit destination that celebrates the enduring impact of visionary patrons on global art.

This is still one of the most accessible museums in Europe for seeing a broad spectrum of art, from masterpieces to modern art. There were two special exhibitions on display when we visited. Both were interesting. The newly opened terrace on the roof is a great way to see Frankfurt.

An amazing permanent exhibition just as well as the current temporary, Rembrandt exhibition, for art enthusiasts I recommend easily planning at least 2 hours of stay... Also very diverse, covering most of the artistic streams from the middle ages until late modern stuff. But it was the most expensive art gallery I've ever visited!!! Even for students it's 16€!!!! Crazy!!!

Very large, quiet building. perfect paintings. Love it so much. The stationery shop is very expensive but its nice to check it

Very nice museum with lots to see, and easy to spend 2-3 hours here! Just a heads up to tourists that depending who is working, even very small bags may not be permitted that day. It is also very warm inside during the winter, and air circulation is minimal.

I visited the Stadel Museum on an absolutely stunning May afternoon in Frankfurt. Our hotel was closer to the romer area of town so it was a bit of a walk (around 25 mins) but was really enjoyable. Right now the facade of the building is under construction but you can tell that beneath the scaffolding, a gorgeous exterior exists and I hope to someday see it in its full splendor. The first thing we did was stop in the cafe for a little afternoon pick me up. We had been on an international flight not long before and needed some coffee and sugar to help keep us going until evening. The cafe was light, filled with all kinds of unique museum shop finds, and the cake and coffee hit the spot. Once we were ready to walk through the museum, we meandered over to the front desk where we were assisted by really friendly museum staff that explained where to go. The museum itself is a pretty standard art museum for this size of a city. It has some classics, some local fare, and a good volume of art to look at for the space. Additionally, the interior is beautiful, it's clean, and it wasn't so busy you couldn't find some quality time with artwork that you might want to enjoy. I did find some surprises along the way like some degas paintings I hadn't ever seen and some lesser known works by other well regarded artists. Overall, this is a world class museum and well worth a visit if you enjoy art or museums of any kind. The admission fee is approachable and it's nestled in a charming part of Frankfurt that as a tourist you might not otherwise visit, if not for the museums.

If I could, I would rate this museum 3.5. The museum features Contemporary Art, Modern Art and Old Master Paintings. I really enjoyed the exhibit by Andreas Muhe, that featured some very interesting pieces with Angela Merkel, and some art from a series he did on the Chernobyl disaster. The Old Master's Painting exhibits were not air conditioned on the day we visited. The areas featuring the Contemporary and Modern Art were both air conditioned. I didn't feel the museum was worth it for 10 Euro admission price. AND this was advertised as a 'Special Price'. The museum Store is nice. The cafe is quite expensive.

Great museum to spend a couple or half a day if you are feeling ambitious to see much of the pieces here. The building itself is simple but pretty, the focus of course is the art inside. I think it's great way to get to know a city and see what kind of art and culture that's key and important to the citizens. Plus you just get to see some cool art that's not in our DIA museum back at home.

Wonderful museum but staff apparently has never heard of Vermeer! I had the most bizarre experience at the Städel in mid-January... Vermeer's "The Geographer" is part of the wonderful collection -- highlighted among other places on the cover of the official museum guide. I was looking forward to seeing it. While it's strangely not included on the list of 9 key paintings featured on the Museum Map, the fine print in the "Old Masters" section does list Vermeer as one the painters represented. I asked the guard on duty in that gallery where I might find this painting. He was not familiar with it by name or artist, but showing him an image on my phone triggered a memory that yes they do have that painting, but he wasn't sure where it would be displayed. He was pretty sure it wasn't in the Old Masters section, and directed me downstairs, toward a Dürer exhibit. He was pretty certain it was displayed with other Prints. So then I went to the information desk and asked where I could find the museum's Vermeer. The lady at the desk didn't seem to know that name, and seemed unsure what I was asking. I showed her the Museum Map and pointed to where it says "Vermeer." No recognition. But she had an idea, and pulled out a binder--their master reference that tells where all the art in the museum is displayed. There under the V's she was able to find it -- "Vermeer!" Per the book, she said it was displayed upstairs in Old Masters, and gave me a room number. I went back upstairs, and together with the guard we searched all the paintings in that small room -- the painting was not there. I went back to the information desk and reported that the painting was not there. The response was a smile, shrug, and "Es tut mir leid." I started to wonder if I was in some weird twilight zone where no one knows what should be one of the jewels of their collection. (I imagined showing up at the Louvre and the staff scratching their heads, saying "Mona Lisa? Hmmm, no, don't know it.") That's when I happened to look into the gift shop, where the first thing you see is a huge stack of the official museum guide -- with Vermeer's "The Geographer" on the cover! I asked the staff at the gift shop counter if they knew where it might be. The man who seemed to be in charge told me that oh, it's probably not on display right now because they're doing a lot of construction upstairs, and part of the gallery is closed. They're building a new deck, he said. "Come back in six months and maybe you can see it then!" he said. (Having just been upstairs I definitely didn't recall any construction or closed off sections, so this one more odd twist.) In hindsight I realize the painting had likely been sent to the Rijksmuseum for the big Vermeer exhibit, but it's so odd to me that no one would know this. I mean, there are only 34 Vermeers in existence -- you'd think a museum that had one would pay close attention to it! It's not something you accidentally misplace. (p.s. for what it's worth, Titian's beautiful "Portrait of a Young Man" is hidden in a side room, facing away from the entrance -- maybe this is another treasure they don't consider important. Titian isn't even mentioned on the Museum Map's list of prominent old masters....)

In my opinion, the best museum in Frankfurt. This is based on ease of access and the permanent exhibits that include not just modern and some contemporary art but also items going back a very long time. It's a large museum and you can easily spend hours and hours here as I did, enjoying the art. There was a temporary exhibit, "Matisse Bonnard" that had art from both of these masters. It included their correspondence between these two friends and art juxtaposed to show the influence that they had on each other. While the art was great, this particular exhibit was super crowded and difficult to maneuver. Worth seeing, but if it's crowded you should just move on to the permanent collection. And much to see in the permanent collection of the museum including paintings, photographs, furniture and sculptures. Art from Monet, Rodin, Renoir, Kirchner, Warhol, Deger, Archipenko. Everything approachable and enjoyable with enough space to appreciate and not be overwhelmed. I thought Heinrich Hoffmann's photographs of Adolf Hitler were interesting, especially so because they were taken in 1927. Photographs of the permanent collection are permitted.

Of the art museums I have visited, this might have been the most enjoyable. I devoted the whole day to go through this facility taking my time to study several notable pieces. The fact that I could spend sufficient time to appreciate the contents of this museum made a major difference in the quality of my time spent there. I visited on a Thursday and the museum was open until 9 PM, thus enabling me to allocate plenty of time to enjoy the displays. A large number of the grand masters are represented at this museum. I particularly enjoyed the display of works from the Modern Art era (19th and early 20th centuries) as pieces by artists such as Matisse, Renoir, Degas, Cezanne, Manet, Monet, Picasso and others are featured. I especially appreciated the "Liegender Hund im Schnee" by Franz Marc. This simple work is often cited as one of the favorites of museum patrons. An interesting part of the Modern Art section is the description of the plight of the arts during the Nazi era. The fact that so many pieces were removed as being unfit and inconsistent with Nazi dogma was astonishing. It was a small bit of history interwoven with the presentation of the art. As a WWII history fan, it was a welcome interjection of orthogonality that added to my experience. The Alte Meister room is filled with religious-themed art and there are some exquisite pieces on display. The Altar Piece of the Life of Mary from the Abbey in Wetzlar particularly caught my attention. I also enjoyed the work depicting the angel halting the sacrifice of Isaac by Abraham, which is one of my favorite Biblical stories. The unusual work of Bouwer that captured the vivid reaction of a man taking bitter medicine ("Bitter Potion") was especially memorable and amusing. There are notable artists such as Rembrandt, Botticelli and van Eyck represented in this section. The modern art section was probably my least favorite display. Even so, there are a few pieces of note. Works by artists such as Picasso, Bacon and Warhol are found in this area. Overall, this is unquestionably a preeminent facility. Appreciating the artwork on display can easily occupy an entire day. At the same time, it also can provide a very memorable experience. The number of masters and notable artists represented is impressive. The facility itself provides a very nice atmosphere to make a visit enjoyable. I would definitely recommend putting this on your itinerary for Frankfurt as it is well worth the €14 admission.

Love this museum and is befitting for classical German architecture. It's 14€ to enter. Recommend doing the audio guide for an additional 4€. Plenty of works from local artists and from all over Europe. I was here during the George Baselitz exhibit. His specialty were wartime graphic paintings. They also have free wifi.

The museum is small in my opinion and the 16 euro entrance fee is a bit high. There were multiple missing pieces when we went, not sure if they were taken down and being restored? There were lots of Jesus art if you like that style.

When I first moved from England to Germany, I knew little about my new home. And visiting museums has become a hobby) This is one of my favorites, each new floor is a direct new era, excellent design solutions. I am delighted! Cool place, I am very glad that I visited here.

You can definitely spend an entire day at this museum. I was on a tight schedule and could only afford a few hours. I walked over from the central train station (Frankfurt Main HBF). It's an easy stroll, especially if you take the pedestrian-only bridge (Holbeinsteg) that crosses the Main River. That takes you right to the Museum's main entrance.

Fantastic local museum with a lot of work on display. 3 floors, top is early artists, middle floor is classical(?), basement is modern. They also had a featured Picasso room on the ground floor when I went there. There were so many pieces that one day per floor wouldn't do it justice. I didn't get the audio guide. Not sure if it was needed since I found the texts enough. I even used one of their folding stools so I could sit in front of the pieces I wanted to examine closely (not busy on the day I went). There were so many rooms, each one dedicated to a type of art or movement of the times. I could probably spend up to an hour in each room (5 mins per piece) x 10 works of art per room). I could literally spend the whole day in the Picasso room if I wanted to. There is also a shop and restaurant on the premises. I think Frankfurters are so lucky to have this museum in their city. Highly recommended.

Städel Museum was on my list of places to visit in Frankfurt and initially caught my attention when I read the "Travel Like a Local" post, which was shared on Yelp Manchester Facebook page the week before my trip. The main exhibition in the museum is currently "George Baselitz: Die Helden" (The Heroes), but on a personal note, I wasn't a fan of this exhibition. the style of the paintings were not to my liking due to the striking colours and ferocious painting, and the graphic nature of the images. Baselitz depicts in this exhibition contorted and unsightly posed soldiers, that are wounded, in battle, or just being, That being said, I was a big fan of the rest of the museum offering collections from "Alte Meister 1300 - 1800, Kunst der Moderne 1800 - 1945, Gegenwartskunst 1945 - Heute (today), and a graphics collection. One can really spend a couple of hours here, and once again learning about part of the history of Germany though the perspective of painters and artists. Some specialties and my faves were Van Gogh's "Farmhouse in Nuenen" and some from Munich painters.

I love the Städel! It is definitely my favorite museum in Frankfurt. They have their standard Medieval/Renaissance collection and on the bottom floor their modern/experimental art collection which is quite impressive. They also have a variety of featured artists exhibitions throughout the year. We went for the Matisse exhibit which was wonderful. We really enjoyed the museum and easily spent 3 hours there wondering the halls. Definitely a must see when visiting Frankfurt.

I just love it. Many special exhibitions at top Level. Great collection. Super online tutorial. This is really awesome. Bookstore great. Nice cafe. The security staff sometimes pissed me off as they did overestimate their importance a lot. But this is on one hand somehow understandable, but if there are only 20 people queuing a strict order is overdone. Please do go downstairs and watch the contemporary collection. Awesome!

Städel Museum in Frankfurt, which is located right in front the Main river, represents the classic and modern flair of the city like no other place. It combines the old and the new both on the inside and outside, thus makes it way more interesting than any other art museum in the world focusing solely on classic or modern art. The well-preserved old building has been extended with a new exhibition area for modern art just in year 2012. So it has set a significant landmark in its 200 year history which has been financed mostly by local financial institutions. The new exhibition area in the basement is flooded with dampened sunlight coming through large circles on the ceiling, so no electricity is needed during daytime to examine the modern art collection from around the world. And it is even free to enter and you can take as many pictures as you want! Where else can you do that in a museum? You can just come in and go as you want, so you may spend money in the shop or cafe instead, which is also very nice to visit. So I really got to love this place, a must-visit not only for tourists but also local people who haven't been here yet!

A must if you are planning even the shortest trip to Frankfurt. Located on the mile strip of museum, this stands out with it's beautiful exterior and staple art. I was most excited to see the Botticelli that's on display here. It was incredible. Other famous artists include Warhol, Van Gogh, Degas, Manet, Monet, Picasso, and Munch. Use your Frankfurt card for a discount.

The Stadel is one of the best paintings museums in Europe and it definitely shows. They have a lot of paintings from major artists such as Van Gogh and Degas. The museum is set up like any other museum, very clean and quiet. If you are into art in any facet, I would definitely recommend you go to the Stadel Museum. If you have a Frankfurt Card, entrance is half off.

This place is awesome - it is pretty much an art gallery (though for some reason Facebook asked me of it was good for dancing when I checked in here) but it covers everything from the 1300s to the contemporary era, and also has some temporary exhibitions as well. The tickets are more expensive than many of the other Museums that I visited, but then again the collection of art is quite extensive. The other really cool thing is that the collection is divided into rooms with represent various styles, so you will have one containing impressionist works, another containing minimalist works, and so on. Give yourself a couple of hours because it is pretty big, though the map does give you a good idea of where the famous pieces are located. The other thing is that you should work your way from the top to the bottom since the older works are located on the third level and the contemporary artworks are in the basement.

Make certain you have plenty of time! There is so much here that, again, I sold myself short on time and barely had 2 hours to look through everything. The 14 century art was very impressive, it was really something to see up close. I love classical art, so I spent most of my time there, but I really wish I had ample time to also appreciate the modern art in the basement. It was much more my speed than other modern art exhibitions I've seen, as it included a Warhol, a Picasso, and lots of other contemporary artists. There was even one from Buffalo, NY! That was awesome! Anyways, this museum is a must. Even if you have someone in your group that isn't an art enthusiast, they have an attached cafe with good wine and there's free wifi throughout the entire place--good for keeping in touch with your party when you've wandered in separate directions.

This review is strictly for the café and bookstore, since we didn't have time to tour the museum ("next time"). We ate lunch in the café with a friend two days ago. It's self-service and the choices are limited, but the food was delicious and very reasonably-priced. Our friend & I each had a couscous salad and my husband had a Greek salad. The young woman working there was very pleasant and she readily agreed to give us tap water. The bookstore is large when compared to those in most museums and it has a really good selection. Also, the woman at the cashier's was very pleasant.

I enjoyed this museum. The contemporary art floor was my favorite part. There were some very interesting exhibits in this area. I'm not a huge fan of classical or modern art but I did enjoy how each room of these areas were painted a different color. It really made the paintings "pop." The tickets were €14 euros for regular adult entrance. Not the biggest museum, but definitely worthwhile. I would go here again.

Good collection of art and a variety of artists. 1400 to modern. Picasso, Rembrandt, Degas, Monet, etc. one or two pieces of each. Room of Beckmann works with pieces from 1910 and 1950. For €4 an audio guide in English, most pieces had both German and English descriptions. Easy walk from train station.

As one of the top places to visit according to TripAdvisor, I decided to check it out as I had time to spare. I spent about 3 hours in there, there was no air conditioning on this hot hot day..but the bottom floor there was some. Not sure how well the paintings are doing with all this humidity... along with everyone else. The cafe was very good when you need a break. Not all the people who work there speak english so it was sometimes challenging to find a painting you are looking for. It was 14 euro on a random Tuesday...

I haven't been to any German museums outside of Frankfurt, so I can't compare this to Berlin or Munich, but the collection here is very good, especially for Northern European. They have what may be the most disturbing Rembrandt ever - the large scale (over the top) blinding of Sampson. There are some nice expressionist paintings, German romantics, etc. Almost as important, this is a very pleasant space, quiet and filled with light, very welcoming. Visiting this museum is a must every time I come to Frankfurt.

Very nice art museum, huge old awesome building to host it. Permanent exhibition is of nice old paintings mostly by unknown artists. There is an exhibition which I'm not sure if it's a permanent one but in anyway, it is called "modern art" but in fact presents oil paintings from 1900 until about 1940 which is not so modern (I've found it lovely- not the usuall modern red-dot-on-a-white-canves kind of art). On the down size, it was the most expensive museum I've been to in Frankfurt (even after students discount), and I've been to many. Bottom line : worth a visit if you really into art and have money.

Gorgeous art and space, great gift shop. Plan for a couple of hours here, and you can visit a number of other museums afterward, all along the river.

One the of the more intriguing museums with an outstanding collection of art. There were so many pieces of art that captivated my interest. There is no air condition though, it was quite warm walking around the museum. Definitely worth a visit.

What a stupendously mind blowing collection of contemporary art, this place seems to have collected every painting you'd dream of having on the walls of your white straight lined modernist super huge apartment. Every room has more amazing stuff and there is very little of the kind of art you think your little brother could have painted. Virtually all of it is innovative, huge, amazing. I loved it. Head on up to the modern floor for a collection of interesting, beautiful art with some very big names and while I didn't love it as much as the contemporary floor it's still a fine collection. The old masters are on the top floor, some of the Rembrandts are sensational and while it all seems very worthy it's not really my taste, but you do appreciate the splendour. All in all one of the worlds great art museums.

Today I saw some of the coolest art ever!!! This museum inside is filled with great art. Three floors of masterpieces. You can literally spend all day in here. The cost is about 11.50 Euro-.-- a little high but worth it. After you spend 12535336 hours looking at all of the awesome artwork you can grab a bite at the café inside the museum. The book store also helps to capture that moment with many souvenirs and books on art or photography. This is a must see. If you are going to see one art museum here in Frankfurt....this is it!

Really nice museum in Frankfurt. I'm in this city for 2 days and was recommended this museum for the rainy afternoon. The layout of the museum is really nice, separated into three main sections and a special exhibition. The store and café are also really nice; I got 2 postcards and a paper kit for putting around tea lights. Some of my favorites from their collection included Klee, Kirchner, and Calder.

Must visit in Frankfurt. They have amazing collection of art and their app is very informative.

I have to admit some exhibits in the museum was confusing.....from abstract art to master painting to modern art, additionally a selection in photography, sketch drawings, and sculptures -- this museum has it all. Be prepared to be asked to check your outer wear and shown just how far you are allowed to stand from the art piece. One security lady actually used her hands to demonstrate, using her arm length, to mark an "X" on where to stand...that part was really insulting. Otherwise, aside from customer service, it was a nice visit.

Went to see the Monet exhibition which was very well set up. Unfortunately it was supper crowded even on a Friday. There were school classes in there holding presentations in front of the paintings and lots of groups which blocked the view for what feels like hours. More crowded than the train in rush hour. Sometimes you had to squeeze trough other times you just had to wait until you were able to actually see something. The collection was worth it tough on two floors. Also with the ticket you could go anywhere in the museum so we also looked at the modern and Renaissance art.

Went here for the Monet exhibit on a warm weekend afternoon in Frankfurt. The Monet exhibit itself was nice, and had lots of pieces that were high quality. The multiple forms of Water Lilies were especially nice. Unfortunately, the rest of the museum was nearly empty and a bit bizarre. I felt like it was Night at the Museum - some rooms I went into, I was the only one. Perhaps this is because I went during the special exhibit. The museum cafe was nice though. As an Art History student, I think the Stadel is perhaps the best museum in Frankfurt. However, it simply cannot be compared to the top Parisian art museums. Tip: get the student ticket discount if you're a student

Beautiful museum, really worth going in for a visit. Their collection is extensive and dates from the 14th to 20th century with samples from Raphael to Andy Warhol. The modern part is absolutely beautiful. If you are in Frankfurt you should pay a visit.

Incredible museum with an exceptional collection. I stopped in to see the Monet exhibit which was really wonderful, but like any popular art show, packed with people, which makes for a less than ideal viewing experience. At some point I opted just to look at the museum's own collection which is beautiful. Oddly enough, the museum doesn't feel climate controlled, which is really necessary for art. There were some rooms I walked into that were unbearably hot and humid and it was probably 70 degrees outside. A must see nonetheless.

Kurze knackige Fuehrung hat uns sehr gefallen. Ein Herr mit italienischem Akzent hat die Kunst sehr lebhaft dargestellt.

The other day,I visited this splendid art Museum and I assiduously studied its Old Master paintings.I saw its excellent collections of Late Medieval and Renaissance Period paintings from Italy,Flanders,and Germany.I saw excellent well-publicized paintings by Barnaba Da Modena,Andrea Mantegna,Sandro Botticelli,Jan Van Eyck("Lucca Madonna"),Upper Rhenish Master("Paradise Garden")and Albrecht Durer.I appreciated fine less publicized paintings by these painters from the Late Medieval and Renaissance Periods,Paolo Die Giovanni Fei("Saint Catherine"),Meo Da Siena and Workshop(front and back of altarpiece with Saints and Christ),Macrino D`'Alba("Madonna and Child With Joachim"),Vittore Carpaccio("Virgin and Child with Saint John"),Moretto Da Brescia("Virgin and Child With Fathers of Latin Church"),Rogier Vander Weyden("Medici Madonna")and Stefan Lochner("Martyrdom of Apostles")among others..I saw wonderful well-publicized Baroque Period paintings by Rembrandt,Johannes Vermeer,Guercino,and Giovanni B. Tiepolo.I also appreciated fine Baroque Period paintings by less publicized painters such as:Pieter Jan Elinga("Interior with Painter,Woman Reading,Maid Sweeping"),Hendrik Christoph Van Vliet("Interior of Oude Kerk,Delft"),Willem Van de Haecht("Apelles Painting Calaspe")Pieter Aertsen("Market Scene With Christ and the Adultress"),and Juisepe de Ribera(Saint James Major "),among others.This art Museum has a plethora of pertinent Information in English as well as German.This art Museum has an appealing atmosphere.