Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion Aachen

About the museum

The building at Austraße 9 was constructed around 1870 and used over the course of its history, among other things, as a primary school, a tax office and accommodation for asylum seekers. After a restoration in keeping with monument protection, the Kunst- und Kulturzentrum Monschau opened in 2002, initially as an artists' studio house meant to bring artists and the public into conversation.

From 2011 onward, photography moved increasingly into the foreground. The studios were discontinued; instead, the house now presents four to five photography exhibitions a year, including work by internationally renowned photographers. Since 2020 the institution has been called the Fotografie-Forum der StädteRegion Aachen and sees itself as a museum site for photography in the region.

In parallel, its own collection has grown through donations, bequests and targeted purchases to more than 500 photographs, which are currently being digitized. The house spreads its cabinet-like exhibition rooms over three floors, and a learning studio offers workshops for children, young people and school classes. The house is run by the StädteRegion Aachen and supported by the KuK e. V. friends' association.

Highlights

• Changing photography exhibitions with international positions
• Always free admission
• Own collection of more than 500 photographs
• Learning studio with free workshops for groups
• Old town location near the market

Founded

2002

Operated by

StädteRegion Aachen

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission is always free, including at opening receptions. Workshops and offers for school classes and groups are free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

Historic building without step-free access: steps lead to the foyer and to the exhibition rooms on the first floor, as well as on the second and third floors. There is a handrail in the stairwell, but not at the entrance steps.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Free workshops on photography basics (e.g., portrait, image composition, photojournalism) for children, young people and groups in the learning studio.

Getting there & parking

The house is in the old town, about a two-minute walk from the market, opposite the Aukloster.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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