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The Archaeological Museum, formerly the Museum of Pre- and Early History, is housed in the Carmelite Church. A modern annexe designed by Joseph-Paul Kleihues has recently been added. The museum devotes itself to the investigation, documentation and presentation of archaeological findings of Frankfurt and its environs from pre-historic times, the Roman period, the Middle Ages and the modern era.
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Gaining spatial independence in it’s new location (Leinwandhaus since 2008), the Caricatura will be able to present in full the myriad works of the „New Frankfurt School“ in one comprehensive permanent exhibition while simultaneously using changing exhibitions to put on show the current stock of satirical art of the German-speaking world. At the same time, Frankfurt will be promoting this new location to underline its position as Germany’s capital of satirical comedy.
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The cloisters of the Cathedral Museum are home to a collection of tremendously valuable and exquisite liturgal instruments and garments from the former cathedral chapter and the present-day St. Bartholomew parish. In 1992, excavations were carried out in Bartholomew Cathedral, revealing the tomb of a late-Merovingian maiden. A number of precious artefacts from this find are on display in a glass showcase. The "Haus am Dom" (opposite) displays a variety of magnificent ecclesiastical treasures.
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The permanent exhibition illustrates the life and work of Charlie Chaplin. The archive comprises more than 6000 items related to Chaplin (books, magazines, posters, stills, sheet music, publicity material, collectibles of all kinds). The focus lies on some 450 different prints of the 80 Chaplin films, including documentaries and other related films. These films are presented in periodical shows with explanatory introductions.
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The Dialog Museum, located in Frankfurt's east side, is no ordinary museum. In fact, it's actually three seperate exhibitions in one. Firstly, there's "Dialogue in the dark", a special exhibition in which visitors are challenged to discover the world of unseen. Blind museum guides lead visitors through a pitch-black exhibition, making it necessary for senses other than sight to come to fore.
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The new Eintracht Frankfurt Museum is located on the ground floor of the Commerzbank Arena. The highly entertaining exhibition, which covers over 400 square metres of floor space, offers insight into the ups and downs of Frankfurt’s most celebrated professional football club.
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The Frankfurt Art Association, one of the most internationally renowned exhibition centres of contemporary art, endeavours to familiarise museum visitors with the social relevance of contemporary art. Innovative examples of modern art are sought out to encourage the constant redefinition of the relationship between fine arts and its observers. This includes a running commentary on the present, its problems, challenges and visions.
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Opened in 1987, the Feldbahnmuseum tells the vivid story of a historical form of transport and its effects on the progress of industrialisation. This collection comprises 36 locomotives, over 120 wagons, myriad accessories and tools as well as numerous historical documents and photos. A restoration workshop, a joiners shop and a locksmithery complete the museum.
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The Frankfurt Goethe House, birthplace of Germany´s most famous author and poet, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, was built in the typical 18th-century bourgeois style. It is decorated with period furniture and paintings, providing an authentic and striking impression of the environment in which Goethe spent his youth. The Goethe Museum, a gallery of paintings from the Goethe era, elucidates Goethe´s relationship to the art and artists of his epoch.
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The founder of the world-famous hospital in Lambarene, Gabon, and his humanitarian efforts in Africa are at the core of this exhibition. The museum highlights the vitae of Albert Schweitzer with photos, taperecordings, letters, books, and other items taken from various stages of his life. Albert Schweitzer´s work as theologist, doctor, musician and protester for peace is also honoured here. The centre itself serves as museum, archives and place of encounters.
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