Museumsufer

About

The Museumsufer – the Museum Embankment – is Frankfurt’s thriving cultural corridor that stretches along both banks of the Main River. Home to 39 municipal museums ranging from the Städel’s world‑class collection of old masters to the cutting‑edge exhibitions of the Schirn Kunsthalle and the whimsical Caricatura Museum, it offers a museum‑reverberating experience that blends art, history, science and everyday life. Visitors can wander from the ancient artifacts in the archaeologically focused Fräschensberg Naturmuseum to the architectural marvels of the Deutsches Architekturmuseum, while the eclectic Schlamans German Film Museum showcases the evolution of cinema. Seasonal tickets such as the MuseumsuferCard (valid for one year) and the MuseumsuferTicket (valid for two days) allow flexible access, and free admission on the last Saturday of each month, called Satourday, invites families to explore the precinct without a fee for children and young adults. Events such as the Night of the Museums and the annual Museumsuferfest further enliven the cultural calendar, making this a must‑stop for art lovers, history enthusiasts and families alike.

Highlights

• Städel Museum
• Schaumainkai Bridge
• Night of the Museums

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• Typical visit: about 4 hours