Modern & classic Christian artworks in contemporary spaces amid 19th-century church remains.
At a glance
#8 of 28 Tourist attractions in Cologne #4 of 8 Museums in CologneLocalGuideWorld score: 4.60
Rating breakdown
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5 ★72%
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Kolumba?
- Kolumba is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,173 reviews.
- How does Kolumba rank in Cologne?
- Kolumba is #8 of 28 Tourist attractions in Cologne by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Kolumba located?
- Kolumbastraße 4, 50667 Köln, Germany — 0.6 km from the center of Cologne.
- How can I contact Kolumba?
- Phone: +49 221 9331930 · Website: kolumba.de
Absolutely amazing exhibition! The building itself is a piece of art, which really contributes to the experience. The booklet with information about the art pieces was well written and I liked the clean aesthetic due to having no boards with descriptions. The attendants were also very friendly and gave more insight about the rooms and art pieces.
Strangely gorgeous, this museum has the former Diocese collection and recent acquisitions. Apparently, the display changes year to year. The theme when I was there was the "Alphabet of Art". There is no chronology, just a succession of interesting spaces (some with astoundingly high ceilings) with various pieces of art scattered about. Apparently, there is a quartet (guitar, cello, accordion, and singer) that plays there every Friday that made the experience particularly memorable.
The highlight for me is the splendid Madonna with Child by Köln master Stefan Lochner from the 1450s. It is worth the trip and admission just for this moving and beautiful masterpiece.
The highlight for me is the splendid Madonna with Child by Köln master Stefan Lochner from the 1450s. It is worth the trip and admission just for this moving and beautiful masterpiece.
Unique museum, fascinating architecture.
The chapel is a work of art in itself, with a modern and elegant view on the pious spirit, wonderfully integrated in the cultural complex of Kolumba.
The Alphabet of Art exhibition was exhilarating and complex. I wish the brochure on the works on display were also available in other languages in addition to German.
The chapel is a work of art in itself, with a modern and elegant view on the pious spirit, wonderfully integrated in the cultural complex of Kolumba.
The Alphabet of Art exhibition was exhilarating and complex. I wish the brochure on the works on display were also available in other languages in addition to German.
This was a great museum and I was surprised with the enclosed Roman remains with an excellent viewing platform with that lovely rose wood furnishing. I also enjoyed the floors above and would love to come back.
Be Careful when you come in, I hurt myself on the door handles that come out a lot with sharp edges because I was saying hi to the greeter/security guard.
Be Careful when you come in, I hurt myself on the door handles that come out a lot with sharp edges because I was saying hi to the greeter/security guard.
Beautiful exhibits and treasures, what kinda gets me off the mood is that the museum is mixed between the relycs and modern art, which I'm not that into, but it's just my opinion, maybe you like both parts, probably my favourite part are the ruins, gorgeous. Overall really good and well kept, there is also a locker room where you need to leave your bags, you also get a small book that tells you all the exhibits and it's story
the building itself is a fascinating hybrid of medieval church and modern building. this accurately reflects the nature of the art inside, both centuries old religious art and modern art appearing alongside each other. this makes for a very unique and evocative visiting experience.
Exceptional architecture and setting for this niche museum. It has a real character, range and vision, but you will need the English show guide unless your German can cope with the artworld and historic essays. Google translate had a hard time!
The interior is minimal but luscious, and the excavated/preserved church foundations are incredible and really well presented. The exhibition was a mix of photography, video, post-modern exploration and ancient manuscripts and diptychs. This is one of my favourite exhibition spaces.
The interior is minimal but luscious, and the excavated/preserved church foundations are incredible and really well presented. The exhibition was a mix of photography, video, post-modern exploration and ancient manuscripts and diptychs. This is one of my favourite exhibition spaces.
Amazing museum, well worth a visit, I especially found the excavations on the ground floor really nicely presented and set up for visitors.
There are several floors, so much to see , also nice to see the reading room they have set apart as the guidebook is a very extensive read.
Staff very helpful & friendly at reception.
There are several floors, so much to see , also nice to see the reading room they have set apart as the guidebook is a very extensive read.
Staff very helpful & friendly at reception.
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