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5 Days in Frankfurt: A Journey Through Art and Culture

Rainer Struth

Rainer Struth

13 Dec 2023

Embark on a 5-day adventure in Frankfurt, Germany, exploring the city's vibrant art scene and rich cultural heritage. Immerse yourself in world-class museums, visit historic landmarks, and discover the legacy of famous figures like Goethe. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Europe!

Trip to Frankfurt am Main

Day 1Unveiling the Art of Communication and Film
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Museum for Communication Frankfurt
The story of communication, told from Mesopotamian writing tablets to contemporary electronic media.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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German Film Museum
Innovative film museum showcasing the workings of cinema with artifacts & interactive displays.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Masterpieces at Städel Museum and the Charm of Römerberg
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Städel Museum
Art gallery housing a prominent European art collection dating from the Middle Ages to the present.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Römerberg
Reconstructed timber houses lining the cobbled town square, also home to a museum & Gothic church.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Diving into World Cultures and Frankfurt's History
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Museum of World Cultures
Original museum with a huge collection of objects, photographs & films of cultures around the world.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Historisches Museum Frankfurt
Collections of art & artifacts on Frankfurt's history from medieval times to the present day.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
7 - 10 min

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Goethe House
Tour the house where the writer/politician was born & grew up, with period interiors & exhibition.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 4Exploring Jewish Heritage and Contemporary Art
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Jewish Museum
Displays on recent Jewish history in the 19th-century Rothschild Palais, plus a modern extension.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt
Major, temporary, modern & contemporary art exhibitions presented in light-filled, angular building.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Frankfurt Cathedral
Gothic-style Catholic cathedral decorated with Renaissance frescoes, plus a tower with city views.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Nature's Wonders and Architectural Marvels
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$ 4

Senckenberg Naturmuseum
Dinosaur skeletons & a giant anaconda featured in the collections of a large natural history museum.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Deutsches Architekturmuseum
Architectural exhibitions & events in an 18th-century mansion with an airy redesigned interior.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $4 In total

Activities & Food:Free
Transport:$4