Art treasures throughout the centuries

More than 700 European paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries are on display at the Alte Pinakothek gallery in Munich – and that's just in the permanent exhibition. The historical museum building is considered to be pioneering for its time.

NRW K20 is a mecca for all modern art aficionados as the most highly regarded of Düsseldorf's museums, featuring masterpieces by the likes of Henri Matisse, Gerhard Richter, Pablo Picasso and Joseph Beuys.

The old Ständehaus is the perfect setting for a collection of international contemporary art with its stunning architecture in the Neo-Renaissance style and pretty inner courtyard.

The Art Museum in the Monastery of our Lady is located at the heart of Magdeburg, just a stone's throw from the Elbe River. The building complex is considered to be one of the most important examples of Romanesque architecture in the whole of Germany.

The Kunstmuseen Krefeld are internationally renowned for their commitment to modern and contemporary art.

The Art Palace, redesigned by Oswald Mathias Ungers in 2001, has come to be highly regarded the world over thanks to its outstanding exhibitions.

The Augustiner Museum is one of the most significant museums in the Upper Rhine region. It is home to a famous collection of art from the Middle Ages to the Baroque period and paintings from the 19th century, as well as being a Diocesan Museum of the Archdiocese of Freiburg.

The Bielefeld Art Hall is a museum and exhibition centre for modern and contemporary art. The collection includes artwork by Picasso, Beckmann, Man Ray and the "Blue Rider" artists.

The Bonn Museum of Art enjoys a unique position on Germany’s museum scene in many respects.

The impressive collection on display at the Brandhorst Museum includes more than 1,200 works produced by international artists between the late 1950s and the present day.

The Bremen Art Hall is one of Germany's foremost art museums, which hosts temporary exhibitions that are very highly regarded. The museum is located within the ramparts, just a stone's throw away from Bremen's Old Town.

Located on the same square as the town hall, the Bucerius Art Forum gives visitors an exclusive opportunity to experience true artistic classics. Four temporary exhibitions are hosted each year with a sharp focus on international art of exceptional quality.