8 Days in Frankfurt: A Journey Through Art and History

Bassem AZIZ

18 Dec 2023

Embark on an exciting 8-day adventure in Frankfurt, immersing yourself in the vibrant art scene and rich history of this captivating city. Discover world-class museums, picturesque parks, and iconic landmarks as you delve into the cultural tapestry of Frankfurt.

Trip to Frankfurt am Main

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Masterpieces Unveiled - Städel Museum, German Film Museum, Frankfurter Kunstverein

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

6 - 9 min

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Innovative film museum showcasing the workings of cinema with artifacts & interactive displays.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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15th-century building housing an art museum that shows work by international contemporary artists.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Artistic Delights - Museum Giersch, Iron Footbridge, Fotografie Forum Frankfurt, MUSEUM MMK FÜR MODERNE KUNST, Caricatura - Museum for Comic Art

$ 4

Museum of 19th- & 20th-century art from the Rhine-Main region, plus cultural & educational events.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Iron footbridge over the Main known for its city views & padlocks attached by romantic couples.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Nonprofit institution showcasing fine art photo exhibits, workshops & lectures in sleek quarters.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Iconic setting for more than 4,500 works from around the world, dating from 1960s to the present.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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Museum of humorous art, both permanent & temporary exhibits, displaying work by German cartoonists.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Sculptures and Communication - Liebieghaus, Städelscher Museums Verein e.V., Museum for Communication Frankfurt, Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt

Municipal sculpture museum with a 5,000-strong collection spanning ancient Egypt to neoclassicism.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

4 - 5 min

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The story of communication, told from Mesopotamian writing tablets to contemporary electronic media.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Major, temporary, modern & contemporary art exhibitions presented in light-filled, angular building.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Time Travel Through Frankfurt - Römerberg, Historisches Museum Frankfurt, Museum Applied Art, Frankfurt Archaeological Museum

Reconstructed timber houses lining the cobbled town square, also home to a museum & Gothic church.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Collections of art & artifacts on Frankfurt's history from medieval times to the present day.

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Collection of hundreds of years of design tracing European history through art & everyday objects.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

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Museum in a restored monastery exploring the city's history from the Neolithic to early modern eras.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5A Glimpse into History - Jewish Museum, Carmelite Monastery, Deutsches Romantik-Museum (DRM), Goethe House, Grüneburg Park

$ 4

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

5 - 8 min

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10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

1 - 2 min

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Tour the house where the writer/politician was born & grew up, with period interiors & exhibition.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

16 - 20 min

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Botanic gardens, open-air theatre & Korean Garden in the former castle grounds of Rothschild family.

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

Day 6Nature's Oasis - Bethmann Park, Senckenberg Naturmuseum, Rebstockpark

$ 7

3-hectare park in the heart of the city featuring a Chinese garden with waterside pagodas & bridges.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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Dinosaur skeletons & a giant anaconda featured in the collections of a large natural history museum.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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Woodland walks in a storied park with a family water slides, lakeside picnic spots & a soccer field.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 7Gardens and Entertainment - Palm Gardens, Alte Oper, Günthersburgpark, Historic Railway, Frankfurt e. V.

$ 10

Expansive, 19th-century botanical garden with palm & orchid collections displayed in greenhouses.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

9 - 11 min

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Former opera house, opened in 1880 & rebuilt after WWII, with a classical concert program.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

15 - 18 min

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City green space with a popular fountain/splash pad, sports courts & a children’s playground.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Association preserving steam locomotives, with regular trips organised in the Rhine-Main area.

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

Day 8Relaxation and Architecture - Rhein-Main-Therme GmbH & Co.KG, Deutsches Architekturmuseum, Ost Park

$ 7

Thermal bath complex with leisure pools & slides, plus a wellness area with treatments & saunas.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

38 - 46 min

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Architectural exhibitions & events in an 18th-century mansion with an airy redesigned interior.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

8 - 10 min

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A playground & sports facilities amid walking paths, meadows, trees & a 4.2-hectare pond.

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $30 In total

Activities & Food:Free

Transport:$30