From 23 March 2024, we will be welcoming you to 13 Minoritenstraße in the former Franz Sauer fashion house.
You can experience a museum in the heart of Cologne that tells the city’s history in a completely different way—surprising, innovative and entertaining.
Look forward to unconventional perspectives, modern presentations, elaborate interactive and inclusive offers and above all, of course: unique exhibits!
We retell the history of the city!
A former department store has been completely remodelled for the museum. Not only the modern exhibition design is new, but also the view of the city’s past and present. At the centre of the exhibition questions are posed such as “What do we love?”, “What frightens us?” and “What connects us?” in the Middle Ages, a century ago and today?
These questions provide completely new, personal approaches to the city’s history and reveal surprising parallels.
An emotional journey through time
The exhibition tour thus becomes an emotional journey through time. Impressive exhibits from all eras tell of love: for the city, for music or for Cologne’s global landmarks such as the cathedral; of uprisings and scandals that make people angry; of the fear of persecution, war and death; of moving or unifying moments and far more.
The whole of Cologne in one museum
Exciting and sometimes unknown stories stand alongside each other—there are medieval artefacts next to modern ones.
Are you curious?
Join in and have fun!
At many points in the exhibition, interactive stations give you the opportunity to play, get involved and leave opinions or comments. Having fun is therefore highly encouraged!
Our MultiMedia Guide also ensures an exciting museum experience with many highlight tours and special offers.
A museum for everyone
Inclusion and accessibility were among the key objectives when redesigning the exhibition. In terms of both the spatial design and the content, we have orientated ourselves to contemporary standards in order to offer everyone a comprehensive museum experience. All floors are accessible; a lot of information can be experienced tactilely and many exhibits explicitly state “Touching allowed!” for visually impaired people. Our MultiMedia Guide offers numerous other barrier-free functions.
