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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.

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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

  • 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.
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Getting There

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum, a cultural cornerstone of Aachen, Germany, invites visitors on a journey through art history, from ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces. Founded in 1877, the museum's collection has grown through donations from Aachen citizens and patrons, becoming one of Germany's largest municipal museums. The museum's diverse collection includes around 1,500 paintings, 700 sculptures, and 10,000 prints and drawings. Highlights include German sculptures from the 12th to 16th centuries, with works by Tilman Riemenschneider and Heinrich Douvermann. Paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries feature artists such as Lucas Cranach the Elder, Aelbrecht Bouts, Francisco de Zurbarán, and Anthony van Dyck. The museum also boasts a significant collection of Dutch and Flemish paintings and sculptures. Modern art is represented by artists like Otto Dix and Max Beckmann. The Suermondt-Ludwig-Museum has been located in the Villa Cassalette since 1901. This impressive building, designed in Renaissance Revival style by Eduard Linse, was constructed between 1884 and 1888 as the city palace for the Cassalette family. The museum has expanded over the years, with additions in the late 1920s and between 1992 and 1994.

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