Städel Museum

Museum Major Frankfurt art museum with European masterpieces

The Städel Museum on Frankfurt’s Museumsufer houses European paintings from the 14th century to contemporary art, including Dutch and German masters; visitors come for permanent collections and rotating exhibitions along the Main.

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The Ste4del Museum is a major art museum in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, founded in 1815 by the banker Johann Friedrich Ste4del and housing a collection that covers roughly 700 years of European art. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, works on paper and photography, presented across period and thematic galleries.

Visitors can see works ranging from early Renaissance and Baroque paintings to 19th-century realism and impressionism, as well as 20th-century and contemporary art. The museum also stages temporary exhibitions and educational programs tied to its permanent collection.

Over its two-century history the institution has expanded its buildings and displays to accommodate a growing collection and contemporary presentation needs; a modern extension provides additional gallery space for recent acquisitions and temporary shows.

The museum is located on the south bank of the River Main within Frankfurt’s museum district (Museumsufer), making it accessible alongside several neighbouring cultural institutions.

  • Founding and collection span: Founded in 1815, the museum's collection spans roughly 700 years of European art, from the early 14th century to the present.
  • Museum location and exhibitions: Located on Frankfurt's Museum Embankment, it frequently stages temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent holdings and has an extension for contemporary displays.

What to See #

  • Old Masters galleries: Galleries dedicated to European Old Masters, showing works from the 14th century through the 18th century with paintings and religious art as central holdings.
  • Modern and contemporary collections: Galleries and exhibition spaces for 19th-century, modern and contemporary art, including temporary exhibitions and a collection of photography and prints.
Städel Museum
Schaumainkai 63, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
50.1032, 8.6739

How to Get to Städel Museum #

The Städel sits on the south bank of the Main at Schaumainkai in Frankfurt’s Museumsufer. From Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof it’s a 20-25 minute walk along the river or a short tram ride (lines 16/17 to Schweizer Platz or bus routes along the river). Street parking is limited; public transit is recommended.

Tips for Visiting Städel Museum #

  • Buy tickets online for the Städel's permanent collection to avoid queues and to book a timed entry for special exhibitions.
  • Descend to the lower-level galleries for lesser-known 20th-century works; most visitors focus on the Old Masters and miss modern gems.
  • Check the museum calendar for late openings on Thursdays for a quieter evening experience and fewer crowds in front of the major works.

Best Time to Visit Städel Museum #

Visit during weekday mornings or Thursday evenings to see the permanent collection with fewer people; reserve exhibition tickets in advance.

Spring
Mar-May · 5-18°C
Comfortable city weather and museum exhibitions resume full schedules after winter.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 5-16°C
Cultural season in Frankfurt; museum calendars are full and crowds are steady but manageable.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 0-7°C
Indoor sightseeing months - ideal for museum crawling, though expect holiday closures around public holidays.

Weather & Climate near Städel Museum #

Climate

Städel Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (653 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.

Air Quality: AQI 47 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

67 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 68 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
15.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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