Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum: A Salon of Art Through the Ages
Explore art through the ages at Aachen's Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, from medieval sculpture to Dutch Masters and modern masterpieces.
The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum in Aachen showcases an impressive collection of art spanning from antiquity to the present day. Housed in the Villa Cassalette since 1901, the museum is named after its major benefactors, Barthold Suermondt and Irene and Peter Ludwig. Visitors can explore medieval sculptures, 17th-century Dutch and Flemish paintings, and modern works.
A brief summary to Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum
- Wilhelmstraße 18, Aachen, 52070, DE
- +492414798030
- Visit website
- Tuesday 10 am-5 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-5 pm
- Thursday 10 am-5 pm
- Friday 10 am-5 pm
- Saturday 10 am-5 pm
- Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Local tips
- Admission is free for visitors up to and including 21 years of age.
- The museum is accessible for wheelchairs via a lift, and a standard wheelchair is available.
- Consider visiting on a Tuesday to avoid weekend crowds.
- The museum shop offers books, catalogs, and postcards.
Getting There
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Public Transport
The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum is accessible via bus lines 3, 13, 3A, 3B, 4, 13A, 13B and 36. From Aachen main station, bus lines 3, 13 will take you to the museum. Get off at the bus stop Augustastraße (Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum). A single bus fare within Aachen is approximately €3. Combination bus tickets with museum admission are available.
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Walking
The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum is located about a 15-minute walk from the center of the old town. From the Aachen Cathedral, walk southwest along Domhof, then turn right onto Hof. Continue onto Kockerellstraße, then turn left onto Wilhelmstraße. The museum will be on your right.
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Car
If driving, several parking garages are available near the Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum. These include Contipark in Lothringerstraße 2-14, Kaiserplatz (Aquis Plaza), and APAG on Adalbertsteinweg 36. Parking rates typically start at €2 per hour, with daily maximums around €12. Note that Aachen has a low emission zone, requiring vehicles to have a green sticker. Park & Ride options are available outside the zone, with bus connections to the city center for €5 for up to five people.
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