Museum Folkwang: experiencing art in Essen

Discover masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cézanne, Gauguin, Rothko, Pollock and Richter

Impressive collection of painting and sculpture from the 19th century, classical Modernism, art after 1945 and photography, the Museum Folkwang offers a unique experience.

Free access to the collection

The permanent collection is open to all visitors free of charge. In addition to the permanent exhibition, the museum offers changing special exhibitions, tours and concerts, among other things.

Oskar Kokoschka and Alma Mahler

From March 20, 2025, the Museum Folkwang devotes itself exclusively to Woman in Blue works by Oskar Kokoschka for the first time, inspired by Alma Mahler. Two personalities, one exhibition - one extraordinary highlight not to be missed!

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William Kentridge

From September 4, 2025, discover the works of internationally acclaimed artist William Kentridge! An impressive spectrum of his work will be presented - from moving animated films and multimedia works to drawings and graphics and sculptures from around the world four decades.

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Learn more

Website: https://www.museum-folkwang.de/de/ausblick

YouTube video: https://www.museum-folkwang.de/de/news/free-all

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/museum_folkwang/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MuseumFolkwangEssen/ 

Opening hours  

This/mo 10 a.m.-6 p.m., do, fri 10 a.m.-8 p.m.  

Mon closed  

Service for visitors

Phone+49 201 8845 444  

info@museum-folkwang.essen.de  

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Photo below or top right: Collection ©Museum Folkwang, Essen Photo: Sebastian Drüen