Frauenmuseum Bonn

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The Frauenmuseum (Women's Museum) was founded on May 2, 1981, by the artist Marianne Pitzen together with an interdisciplinary group of women and is considered the first museum of its kind in the world. Its goal was and remains to make the work of women artists visible and to anchor it permanently in art history. The concept was later taken up and developed further by numerous women's museums in other countries.

The museum on Krausfeld in Bonn's Old Town is run by the nonprofit association Frauenmuseum – Kunst, Kultur, Geschichte e.V. and is still directed by its founder today. Over more than four decades, it has staged more than 700 exhibitions on contemporary art, women's history, international cultures, and emerging women artists. The museum also awards the Gabriele Münter Prize for women visual artists.

The collection includes works by artists such as Käthe Kollwitz, Maria Lassnig, and VALIE EXPORT, as well as long-term loans, for example from Yoko Ono. A dedicated exhibition traces the history of the women's movement. In 2026 the museum celebrates its 45th anniversary with a jubilee show on the past, present, and future of feminist exhibition practice.

Highlights

• Considered the world's first women's museum (1981)
• Exhibition on the history of the women's movement
• Works by Käthe Kollwitz, Maria Lassnig, and VALIE EXPORT
• Awards the Gabriele Münter Prize
• Café Feminista and KinderAtelier (children's studio)

Permanent exhibitions

• Frauenbewegung – Exhibition on the history of the women's movement from its beginnings to the present – covering topics such as education, the right to vote, and equal rights.

Founded

1981

Operated by

Frauenmuseum – Kunst, Kultur, Geschichte e.V.

Director

Marianne Pitzen

Admission & discounts

Admission is valid for all exhibitions. Free admission for association members and ICOM cardholders. Payment by cash, debit card (EC), or credit card.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Elevator to all floors; accessible restroom on the first floor; seating in the exhibition rooms; parking in the courtyard.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

The museum's KinderAtelier (children's studio) offers children's tours, holiday programs, creative projects, and themed children's birthday parties.

Getting there & parking

The museum recommends arriving by public transport whenever possible.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop

Museum café "Café Feminista" during museum opening hours; museum shop and online shop.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Plan your visit