LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn

It's always nice to be back in this well organized museum which I visited a number of times over the years. The museum is already since 1893 in this location but has been extended and modernized through the years. Notable is the glass facade that covers part of the old building and the generous use of wood inside I made a time travel through art when I visited where the old masters were most impressive. When I reached our modern times I realized how much of the old skills were lost. In the basement was a small but interesting exhibition on the Neanderthal .

The LVR-LandesMuseum Bonn proves that a museum doesn’t have to be large or spectacular to leave a lasting impression. As one of those wonderful “small” museums, it feels quiet rather than loud—and that is precisely its charm. The architecture skillfully bridges past and present: a striking glass façade embraces parts of the historic building, while the generous use of wood inside creates a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Located on this site since 1893, the museum has evolved thoughtfully over time and today stands as a place where tradition and modernity come together naturally. Its carefully curated collection focuses on local Rhineland culture, spanning from early history to the present day. Particularly impressive is the museum’s ability to surprise visitors with well-conceived temporary exhibitions. Current highlights such as “Brave New World of Work” and “The Rhine – Life Along the River” invite fresh perspectives on familiar themes. This is a museum that doesn’t aim to overwhelm, but to spark curiosity—and for that very reason, it stays with you long after the visit. Highly recommended.

It was a very good museum to see both ancient artifacts and beautiful paintings. I recommend visiting this museum.

Nice museum giving you insights into the history and development of the (Rhine-) region. It starts off very architecturally, and later becomes more like an art museum. At the moment they are renovating their part on the Romans, I would wait until they are finished with your visit. Friendly staff.

Beautiful museum. Love the outside facade, how it's built. The first floor is all about human history, the second floor (first part is under construction), you'll find a lot of religious art and sculptures. The third floor is a temporary exhibition.

This is a wonderful museum, possibly the best Roman museum in Germany, but BEWARE: 99% of the Roman exhibition area is closed for renovation until 2026. All that was on display today was a handful of items. Apparently, a larger display of Roman archaeological finds is to open 10th April 2025, but it will still be very small in comparison to the 'usual' amount of exhibits (which is staggering). [The 5 stars is for the 'usual' display.]

The building and facilities exhibit excellent structural integrity, and the artwork is exceptional.

Quite an average museum, if you are on a day trip to Bonn there is much nicer museums to see. On the day there was an event with children playing music and singing ... locals seemed to enjoy it but I found it quite disturbing if you're there to see the exhibits.