Kunstsammlung: A Gateway to Modern Art in Düsseldorf

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, set your GPS to Ständehausstraße 1, 40217 Düsseldorf. From central Ruhr, take the A52 highway towards Düsseldorf. Merge onto the A3 towards Oberhausen/Düsseldorf. Continue on A3 and take the exit toward A44/Düsseldorf. Follow the A44 and then take the exit toward B7/Düsseldorf-City. Continue on B7 and follow signs for the city center. Once in the city, look for parking options near the Kunstsammlung, as street parking can be limited. The museum has no dedicated parking, but public parking garages are available nearby, which may incur costs ranging from €1-2 per hour.

• Public Transportation

  To reach Kunstsammlung by public transportation, start by taking a train from your location in Ruhr to Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (Düsseldorf Central Station). You can use the regional train services such as RE or S-Bahn lines. Once you arrive at Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, exit the station and head to the 'U-Bahn' (subway) station located nearby. Take the U74, U75, or U76 lines towards 'Düsseldorf-Garath' or 'Düsseldorf-Glasstraße'. Get off at the 'Tonhalle/Ehrenhof' stop. From there, it's a short 10-minute walk to Kunstsammlung. Just follow the signs towards 'Ehrenhof' and you will see the museum ahead. Make sure to validate your ticket before boarding the train; the ticket costs around €2.80 one way.

• Taxi or Ride-sharing

  For a more direct route, consider taking a taxi or using a ride-sharing service like Uber. From your location in Ruhr, simply enter 'Kunstsammlung, Ständehausstraße 1, 40217 Düsseldorf' as your destination. The cost will vary based on your starting point, but expect to pay approximately €30-40 from central Ruhr to the museum. This option is convenient, especially if you are traveling with luggage or prefer not to navigate public transportation.