Frankfurt's Curated Voice Beside the Römer

At a Glance

Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt sits beside the Römer in the Old Town. Since 1986 it has operated without a permanent collection, staging 8–10 curated shows a year and drawing around 300,000 visitors annually.

A Postmodern Arcade

Designed by Bangert, Jansen, Scholz, Schultes (1986), the building reads as a 140-metre arcade rather than a block, to respect the surrounding Gothic fabric. Exhibitions run in a 1,700 m² main hall and the Rotunde.

Programme

• Thematic exhibitions like "Vienna 1900," "Art & Madness," "Kahlo & Rivera," "Chagall — Love and War."
• "Double Feature" pairs of emerging artists in the Rotunde (free).
• Digital extensions via Schirn Mag and AR apps.
• Schirn Studio for kids and teens.

Tips

U-Bahn Dom/Römer. Admission €12–€17 depending on the show. Budget 1.5–2 hours. Combine with the Städel Museum for a complete Frankfurt art day.