Exhibitions, Art, Photography & Museums in Düsseldorf

Current photography, & art exhibitions in the museum and galleries and vernissages in Düsseldorf

Are you interested in art and want to get to know Düsseldorf's street art scene and galleries? Have you already discovered the new special exhibition at Museum Kunstpalast? Or chatted with the artist from the gallery next door over a drink at the vernissage? Then take a look at Düsseldorf's upcoming exhibitions. Because Düsseldorf is a real hotspot for art and culture. Whether you're interested in contemporary photography, painting or sculpture, are an art lover, are simply looking for inspiration or fancy a spontaneous cultural trip. The city on the Rhine impresses with a variety of exhibitions, museums and creative locations that you should definitely not miss. The Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen is the heart of Düsseldorf's art scene and consists of two buildings: The K20 on Grabbeplatz displays masterpieces of classical modernism, while the K21 in the Ständehaus focuses on contemporary art and spectacular installations. No less impressive is the Kunstpalast am Ehrenhof: as one of Düsseldorf's most traditional museums, the Kunstpalast sees itself as a civic museum that aims to appeal to and welcome everyone to its city. Here you will find everything from old paintings and photography to modern sculpture and exciting special exhibitions. Directly opposite, the NRW-Forum attracts visitors with innovative exhibitions - perfect for anyone who wants to rethink art. Exciting exhibitions, festivals, workshops and events that creatively address current topics await you here. The program is interdisciplinary, artistic and always approachable. Modern culture is not only experienced, but also critically scrutinized. If you are in the mood for unusual places, you should visit the KIT - Kunst im Tunnel: Located directly under Düsseldorf's Rhine embankment promenade, the KIT regularly shows experimental art and is a real insider tip for anyone who wants to experience Düsseldorf off the beaten track. Also special is the Philara Collection in Flingern - a former factory building full of contemporary art, installations and sculptures that regularly offers new perspectives on the art scene. At the Neanderthal Museum, you can travel through 4 million years of human history and meet famous ancestors. The family-friendly exhibition answers exciting questions about our origins and future. The Theatermuseum im Hofgarten combines stage art and exhibition and tells the history of theater in Düsseldorf in a creative way. The TMD is more than just a museum - it is a meeting place for culture, creativity and community! Whether it's a karaoke talk, poetry slam, queer cooking show or inspiring exhibition: this is where stories come to life and encounters are possible. The KAI 10 | ARTHENA FOUNDATION in Düsseldorf's Medienhafen is perfect if you like to be surprised by international artists or young talents from the Rhineland. The FFT (Forum Freies Theater) is the place where performance, exhibitions and new formats meet. Theater, digital formats and urban actions are combined and create new spaces for art and exchange. Fancy a journey through 8000 years of ceramic history? At Hetjens Museum you will find unique pieces from all over the world. Düsseldorf is a city where art doesn't just take place in museums. You'll find sculptures, murals and temporary exhibitions everywhere. If you like unusual locations, you should definitely stop by the Bilker Bunker - art becomes an experience here! At b41, you can get an insight into exciting exhibitions and creative projects by up-and-coming artists from the region - always new, always different, always surprising. Galleries such as the Nebn Gallery or the Rizzuto Gallery also offer a venue for innovative exhibitions and events. The RizzutoGallery brings fresh, contemporary art from Palermo directly to creative Düsseldorf! Many locations that actually have a different focus regularly become exhibition venues - because in Düsseldorf, everything is art! Keep your eyes open, discover new works and let yourself be carried away by the creative energy of Düsseldorf.