MMKM – Museum Moderne Kunst Mülheim

About the museum

The villa on Ruhrstraße, at the corner of Delle, was built around 1850 as a residence and business building for the Schmitz-Scholl family, whose colonial goods trade later gave rise to the Tengelmann group. The building served as both an office and a warehouse; later it belonged to the glass manufacturer Carl Nedelmann. It has been a listed building since 1988.

The idea of a private art museum was born in the context of the European Capital of Culture RUHR.2010. From 2012, the Mülheimer Kunstverein and Kunstförderverein Rhein-Ruhr (KKRR) and other local art initiatives developed the building into a cultural venue under the name "Villa Artis." Besides the MMKM, it houses the Ruhr Gallery Mülheim and artists' studios.

On more than 1,300 square meters, the museum shows contemporary art in a variety of styles with a focus on regional artists, as well as works by recipients of the Mülheim Ruhrpreis and guest positions. The rooms are named after famous artists. The house is run entirely by volunteers and without public subsidies; admission and tours of the exhibitions, depot, and studios are free.

Highlights

• Listed entrepreneur's villa of the Tengelmann founding family (around 1850)
• Over 1,300 m² of exhibition space with changing presentations
• Collection with works by Mülheim Ruhrpreis recipients
• Open artists' studios in the building
• Admission and tours always free

Founded

2012

Operated by

Mülheimer Kunstverein und Kunstförderverein Rhein-Ruhr (KKRR)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Admission and all tours of the exhibitions, depot, and studios are free.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• 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

The first floor and the museum courtyard are accessible; the team helps if needed.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

Navigation address: Delle 54. The RS1 cycle expressway passes nearby.

Amenities & dining

• Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in the building.

Events & venue rental

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

Plan your visit