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21 RuhrKunstMuseen, one location - For the first time, selected highlights from the museums' collections are coming together in a joint exhibition at Villa Hügel in Essen. Thematically bundled, around 100 works by renowned artists of modern and contemporary art enter into dialogue with each other and promise a unique journey through the collections.
Visitor information
on the exhibition
Opening hours
Tuesdays to Sundays and all public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
closed on Mondays
- last admission to the buildings at 5.50 p.m. -
Info, Beratung und Buchung
Visitor Services Villa Hügel
Mail: info@villahuegel.de
phone: +49 (0)201 61 62 9-17
Admission prices
In addition to admission to the exhibition*, there is a separate entrance fee for the park at the park entrance.
| Adults from 18 | Euro 10,00 (Park Euro 5,00 + Exhibition Euro 5,00) |
| Youths | free |
| Reduced** | Euro 5,00 |
| School class | by appointment, only with guided tour |
*Admission to the exhibition must be paid at the ticket office in the main building.
** ICOM member: Park Euro 5,00 + Exhibition free | Employee thyssenkrupp; Alfried Krupp-Krankenhaus: Park free + Exhibition Euro 5,00
Access to the exhibition 21 x 21 is not possible without a valid ticket.
Possible payment methods: Cash, Girocard, Mastercard, VISA
FAQ
Are disabled parking spaces available?
There are two parking spaces in the main car park in front of Villa Hügel for visitors in possession of a disabled badge.
Is Villa Hügel accessible with a wheelchair?
The public areas are wheelchair-accessible and accessible via lifts. There are ramps in front of the building to facilitate access.
Only the exhibition area, which is only open during temporary exhibitions, is not barrier-free.
The outside area has historic paving in places, which affects the accessibility of the entrance area.
Are there disabled toilets?
There are disabled toilets in the main building, in the Krupp Historical Exhibition and in the park (below the car parks).
Is the exhibition ‘21 x 21. The RuhrKunstMuseen auf dem Hügel’ barrier-free?
No, unfortunately not. Due to the historical construction, one third (1/3) of the exhibition rooms can only be reached via stairs. Wheelchairs, walking frames or other walking aids can be used in two thirds (2/3) of the exhibition. Museum stools are available.
Are all tour formats accessible?
No, unfortunately not. Due to the historical design of the building, the guided tours in the ‘Never seen rooms’ series are not open to people who are dependent on walking frames, wheelchairs or other walking aids. There is no seating available in the non-public rooms.
The guided tours of the special exhibition ‘21 x 21. The RuhrKunstMuseen on the hill’ are unfortunately also not barrier-free. see above
The general photography rules of Villa Hügel apply in the exhibition.
- A personal souvenir photo, a short video with a Hügel background?Photography is of course permitted for private purposes both inside the buildings and outside - but only for private purposes. The entire site, including the buildings, is a listed building due to its historical significance and architecture. You are therefore not permitted to use flash or other external light sources, tripods, selfie sticks or other aids. Have you observed all this? Then nothing stands in the way of publishing on social networks (such as Facebook or Instagram). Professional bloggers and influencers are exempt from this.
- Impressive drone images of Villa Hügel? We are sorry, but drone recordings are not permitted.
- Commercial film and photo shoots in the park or in Villa Hügel? Unfortunately, advertising shots, tourism projects, exhibition projects, photos for publications in print media or online publications or fashion shots, etc. cannot take place on the premises or in the buildings.
- Professionally organised recordings or projects of public interest? Permits are also not issued for blogs, school or university projects, art projects, independent film work or weddings. Villa Hügel and the park do not serve as a backdrop.
- Are there any exceptions? In individual cases, the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation, as the owner, grants special permits for projects that fulfil the purpose of the foundation and are of a charitable nature. Applications can be submitted at presse@krupp-stiftung.de.
- The cloakroom is staffed all day during the exhibition period. We recommend that you hand in your cloakroom.
- Bags larger than DIN A4 must be handed in at the cloakroom.
- Please carry valuables in a small bag (small DIN A4).
Guided tours and events
Guided tours
Combined tour 21 x 21 and Villa Hügel
Brief introduction to the history of Villa Hügel combined with a short tour of the exhibition.
| Duration: 90 mins. |
| Number of participants: max. 20 |
| Price: 90 Euro plus admission |
| Foreign languages: English, French, Nederlands | Price plus 10 Euro |
| Accessibility: limited |
Curator tour 21 x 21
Every Tuesday, a curator from the 21 RuhrKunstMuseen will guide you through the exhibition and provide a personal insight into the exhibition concept and the RuhrKunstMuseen network.
Registration from the age of 6 is mandatory. The number of places is limited. Participation is not possible without a valid tour and admission ticket.
| Start times: Tuesdays, 4.30 p.m. |
| Duration: 60 mins. |
| Price: free of charge plus admission |
| Language: German only |
| Accessibilty: limited |
Dates
15.04. - Kunsthalle Recklinghausen
22.04. - Kunstsammlungen der Ruhr-Universität Bochum
29.04. - Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen & Kunstmuseum Mülheim a. d. Ruhr (2 guided tours)
06.05. - Museum Folkwang
13.05. - Museum Küppersmühle
20.05. - Skulpturenmuseum Marl
27.05. - Osthaus Museum & LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen (2 guided tours)
03.06. - Emil Schumacher Museum & Emschertal-Museum (2 guided tours)
10.06. - Museum Ostwall im Dortmunder U
17.06. - Gustav-Lübcke-Museum & Flottmann-Hallen (2 guided tours)
24.06. - Museum Haus Opherdicke & Zentrum für Internationale Lichtkunst (2 guided tours)
08.07. - Märkisches Museum Witten & Josef Albers Museum Quadrat Bottrop (2 Führungen)
15.07. - Kunstmuseum Bochum
22.07. - Lehmbruck Museum Duisburg & Museum DKM (2 Führungen)
Public tour 21 x 21
The public tour is aimed at individual visitors and covers the main themes of the exhibition in one hour. Registration from the age of 6 is mandatory. The number of places is limited. Participation is not possible without a valid tour and admission ticket.
| Start times: Sundays, 12.30 p.m. |
| Duration: 60 mins. |
| Price: free of charge plus admission |
| Language: German only |
| Accessibility: limited |
School class tour 21 x 21
Exhibition talk for pupils from the 8th grade onwards
| Duration: 60 mins |
| Number of participants: max. 20 |
| Price: 80 Euro plus admission |
| Foreign languages: English, French, Nederlands | Price plus 10 Euro |
| Accessibility: limited |
Short guided tour 21 x 21
The short tour gives a first impression of the multifaceted exhibition and the RuhrKunstMuseen network.
| Duration: 60 mins |
| Number of participants: max. 20 |
| Price: 80 Euro plus admission |
| Foreign languages: English, French, Nederlands | Price plus 10 Euro |
| Accessibility: limited |
Standard guided tour 21 x 21
The standard tour provides a detailed explanation of the varied exhibition and the RuhrKunstMuseen network.
| Duration: 90 mins |
| Number of participants: max. 20 |
| Price: 90 Euro plus admission |
| Foreign languages: English, French, Nederlands | Price plus 10 Euro |
| Accessibilty: limited |
Events
2:1 Artist talks
Dr Nico Anklam, Director of the Kunsthalle Recklinghausen, in conversation with a contemporary artist (incl. guided tour of the exhibition).
Registration from the age of 6 is mandatory. The number of places is limited. Participation is not possible without a valid tour and admission ticket.
| Start times: Sundays, 4.00 p.m. |
| Duration: 60 mins. |
| Price: free of charge plus admission |
| Language: German only |
| Accessibilty: limited |
Dates
27.04. - Artist: Morgaine Schäfer
15.06. - Artist: Erika Hock
13.07. - Artist: Angelika Trojnarski
Museums and museum buildings. Observations on urbanity in the Ruhr region
Lecture
| Date: Tuesday, 8. Juli 2025, 6.30 p.m. |
| Lecturers: Prof. Dr. Barbara Wetzel and Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Sonne (bothTU Dortmund) |
| Price: free |
| Language: German only |
Further information and registration options will follow.
RuhrKunstTour (RuhrArtTour)
Explore the exhibition at Villa Hügel and one or two of the RuhrKunstMuseen in one day. A guided bus tour makes this possible.
Registration in advance is mandatory.
| Start times: Saturdays, 11.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. |
| Price: 29 Euro p. p. |
| Language: German only |
| Accessibility: limited |
Dates
12.04. - Osthaus Museum & Emil Schumacher Museum, Hagen
26.04. - Zentrum für Internationale Lichtkunst Unna & Museum Haus Opherdicke, Holzwickede
10.05. - Museum Folkwang, Essen & Kunstmuseum Bochum
24.05. - Märkisches Museum Witten & Museum Ostwall im Dortmunder U
31.05. - Museum Küppersmühle, Duisburg
07.06. - Kunstsammlungen der Ruhr-Universität Bochum - Museum moderner und zeitgenössischer Kunst & die Situation Kunst (für Max Imdahl)
14.06. - Flottmann-Hallen & Städtische Galerie, Herne
28.06. - Gustav-Lübcke-Museum, Hamm
05.07. - Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen & Josef Albers Museum Quadrat Bottrop
12.07. - Skulpturenmuseum Marl & Kunsthalle Recklinghausen
19.07. - Kunstmuseum Mülheim a. d. Ruhr & LUDWIGGALERIE Schloss Oberhausen
26.07. - Museum DKM & Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg
Viewing art as a social practice. Max Imdahl and the RuhrKunstMuseen
Panel discussion
The art historian Max Imdahl has had a formative influence on the art discourse in the Federal Republic of Germany since the founding of the Ruhr University Bochum in 1965. He is an important source of inspiration and point of reference for current challenges, especially for the development of the RuhrKunstMuseen. In the talk round, experts from the fields of collection and museum as well as mediation and university teaching will talk about the significance of Imdahl's theory for the social role of art.
| Date: Monday, 16. Juni 2025, 7.00 p.m. |
| Price: free of charge |
| Language: German only |
| Guests: Dr. Alexia Pooth, Dr. Sarah Sandfort, Prof. Dr. Georg Imdahl and Prof. Dr. Karen van den Berg |
| Moderation: Dr. Thorsten Schneider |
Further information and registration options will follow.
21x21
Die RuhrKunstMuseen auf dem Hügel
Under the title 21 x 21. The RuhrKunstMuseen auf dem Hügel, works of modern and contemporary art from the collections of the 21 museums enter into dialogue with each other in themed rooms. Artistic impulses from the Ruhr region appear in the light of international developments in recent art history. Major works from the participating collections meet hidden treasures and offer the opportunity for diverse discoveries. The unifying and specific features of the individual collection profiles come to the fore and unfold a panorama of the unique museum landscape in the Ruhr region. From Witten to Oberhausen, from Duisburg to Hagen, from Bottrop to Herne - that also means: from Paula Modersohn-Becker to Gerhard Richter, from Rosemarie Trockel to Emil Schumacher, from Josef Albers to Ibrahim Mahama. From paintings, prints and photographs to sculptures and installations, the entire spectrum of artistic techniques is brought together.
Curators
Anja Bauer-Kersken, Kunstmuseum Mühlheim
Peter Gorschlüter, Museum Folkwang
Christoph Kohl, Märkisches Museum Witten
Stefanie Kreutzer, Kunstmuseum Mühlheim
Arne Reimann, Museum Haus Opherdicke
Regina Selter, Museum Ostwall im Dortmunder U
Project coordination
Sarah Bockting, RuhrKunstMuseen
Ute Kleinmann, Kulturstiftung Ruhr
Inga Rohwedder, Kulturstiftung Ruhr
Christin Ruppio, Regionalverband Ruhr
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