Art galleries in Cologne
Galleries are best taken slowly. Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia has 178 mapped right now. That's 178 galleries mapped around Cologne. The exhibition schedule matters more than the count: a small gallery with a great current show beats a big one between exhibitions. Opening nights are the cheat code — free entry, the artists in the room, and a crowd that actually wants to talk about the work.
This guide covers every art gallery we could verify in and around Cologne (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include Galerie Hansemann and Rehbein Galerie, plus Studio Galerie Köln. If a gallery's missing from Cologne's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The Cologne gallery lineup
178 mapped within about 40 km — showing 60:
Galerie Hansemann
Art gallery
Galerie Hansemann — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Galerie Hansemann: the map lists its hours as "Nur mit vorheriger Terminvereinbarung"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: "Nur mit vorheriger Terminvereinbarung"
Phone: +49 221 75978072
Rehbein Galerie
Art gallery
Rehbein Galerie is Art gallery. Rehbein Galerie also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; PH, Su off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Sa 11:00-18:00; PH, Su off
Phone: +49 221 3101000
Studio Galerie Köln
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Studio Galerie Köln is Art gallery.
JUBG
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JUBG — Art gallery, found on 8 Hahnenstraße in Köln. Also worth knowing about JUBG: it has a website with more detail.
8 Hahnenstraße, Köln, 50667
Kiek ma rin
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Kiek ma rin is Art gallery on 23 Bahnstraße, Erkrath.
23 Bahnstraße, Erkrath, 40699
Boddenberg
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Boddenberg is Art gallery.
Galerie Anke Schmidt
Art galleryRun by Anke Schmidt
Run by Anke Schmidt, Galerie Anke Schmidt is Art gallery, found on 8 Schönhauser Straße in Köln. Also worth knowing about Galerie Anke Schmidt: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
8 Schönhauser Straße, Köln, 50968
Phone: +49 221 315717
Ulrike Tolksdorf
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Ulrike Tolksdorf — Art gallery.
Philipp von Rosen Galerie
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Philipp von Rosen Galerie — Art gallery, found on 24-28 Gertrudenstraße in Köln. Also worth knowing about Philipp von Rosen Galerie: it has a website with more detail.
24-28 Gertrudenstraße, Köln, 50667
Galerie Minrath
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Galerie Minrath — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Galerie Minrath: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +49 221 78964619
Pinky Promise Studio
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Pinky Promise Studio — Art gallery on 30 Merowingerstraße. Also worth knowing about Pinky Promise Studio: the map lists its hours as Th-Sa 14:00-18:00.
30 Merowingerstraße
Hours: Th-Sa 14:00-18:00
Artothek der Stadt Wesseling
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Artothek der Stadt Wesseling — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Artothek der Stadt Wesseling: it has a website with more detail.
Take A Butchers
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Take A Butchers — Art gallery.
The Box
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The Box — Art gallery.
Kunstraum Djoma
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Kunstraum Djoma — Art gallery, found on 44-46 St.-Apern-Straße in Köln.
44-46 St.-Apern-Straße, Köln, 50667
Galerie Seerichter
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Galerie Seerichter — Art gallery, found on 7 Dominikanerstraße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Galerie Seerichter: it has a website with more detail.
7 Dominikanerstraße, Düsseldorf, 40545
Galerie Wasser
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Galerie Wasser — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Galerie Wasser: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Phone: +49 171 2069315
CO 3
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CO 3 is Art gallery on 66 Thürmchenswall, Köln.
66 Thürmchenswall, Köln, 50668
HLP Galerie
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HLP Galerie is Art gallery. HLP Galerie also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We,Sa,Su 14:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: We,Sa,Su 14:00-18:00
Phone: +49 163 4877660
Galerie Gisela Capitain
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Galerie Gisela Capitain is Art gallery. Galerie Gisela Capitain also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su, PH off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo off; Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-18:00; Su, PH off
Phone: +49 221 3557010
Galerie Dickmeis
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Galerie Dickmeis is Art gallery on 37 Weierstraße, Düren. Galerie Dickmeis also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
37 Weierstraße, Düren, 52349
Atelier Nebelart
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Atelier Nebelart is Art gallery on 24a Sauerbreystraße, Solingen.
24a Sauerbreystraße, Solingen, 42697
Dark Rabbit House
Art galleryRun by Junko von Recklinghausen
Run by Junko von Recklinghausen, Dark Rabbit House is Art gallery, found on 4 Schwelmer Straße in Remscheid. Also worth knowing about Dark Rabbit House: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
4 Schwelmer Straße, Remscheid, 42897
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-18:00
Galerie Hausen
Art galleryRun by Luisa Hausen
Galerie Hausen is Art gallery run by Luisa Hausen on 67 Wilhelmstraße, Euskirchen. Galerie Hausen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00,15:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-14:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
67 Wilhelmstraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-12:00,15:00-18:30; Sa 10:00-14:00
Phone: +49 2251 2969
Atelier eyetill
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Atelier eyetill is Art gallery on 113 Adenauerallee, Bonn. Atelier eyetill also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
113 Adenauerallee, Bonn, 53113
Phone: +49 228 3367628
kunstBRENNEREI e.V.
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kunstBRENNEREI e.V. — Art gallery, found on 139-141 Kölnstraße in Bonn. Also worth knowing about kunstBRENNEREI e.V.: it has a website with more detail.
139-141 Kölnstraße, Bonn, 53111
RH Düsseldorf
Art gallery
RH Düsseldorf is Art gallery on 17 Königsallee, Düsseldorf. RH Düsseldorf also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
17 Königsallee, Düsseldorf, 40212
Phone: +49 211 54013890
Kunst im Fachwerk
Art galleryRun by Maria Funk
Run by Maria Funk, Kunst im Fachwerk is Art gallery, found on 44 Scheiderhöher Straße in Lohmar. Also worth knowing about Kunst im Fachwerk: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
44 Scheiderhöher Straße, Lohmar, 53797
Phone: +49 2246 9089791
Grölle pass:projects
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Grölle pass:projects is Art gallery on 143e Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, Wuppertal. Grölle pass:projects also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-14:30.
143e Friedrich-Ebert-Straße, Wuppertal, 42117
Hours: We-Fr 16:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-14:30
Bildraum
Art galleryRun by Frank von Groen
Run by Frank von Groen, Bildraum is Art gallery, found on 1 Sophienstraße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Bildraum: the map lists its hours as open "nach Vereinbarung"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
1 Sophienstraße, Düsseldorf, 40597
Hours: open "nach Vereinbarung"
Phone: +49 211 22031150
ART ROOM
Art gallery
ART ROOM is Art gallery on 4 Am Poth, Düsseldorf. ART ROOM also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
4 Am Poth, Düsseldorf, 40625
kjubh Kunstverein e.V.
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kjubh Kunstverein e.V. is Art gallery. kjubh Kunstverein e.V. also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-We, Fr off;Th 18:00-20:00; Sa, Su 16:00-18:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Mo-We, Fr off;Th 18:00-20:00; Sa, Su 16:00-18:00
Phone: +49 221 8608711
Atelier Clemens Bordenstein
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Atelier Clemens Bordenstein — Art gallery.
Atelier Sonja Wallenius
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Atelier Sonja Wallenius — Art gallery.
Setareh Gallert
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Setareh Gallert — Art gallery.
Galerie Galey
Art galleryRun by Tanja Jung
Run by Tanja Jung, Galerie Galey is Art gallery, found on 44 Nelkenstraße in Euskirchen. Also worth knowing about Galerie Galey: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
44 Nelkenstraße, Euskirchen, 53881
Phone: +49 2251 124904
Elke Moorkamp Fotoatelier
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Elke Moorkamp Fotoatelier — Art gallery.
galerie city-art
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galerie city-art — Art gallery.
Galerie ten Hoevel
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Galerie ten Hoevel is Art gallery on 17-19 Apostelnkloster, Köln.
17-19 Apostelnkloster, Köln, 50672
Galerie ARTHEMA
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Galerie ARTHEMA — Art gallery, found on 44-46 Hauptstraße in Much.
44-46 Hauptstraße, Much, 53804
Förderkreis zeitgenössischer Kunst Kreis Euskirchen
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Förderkreis zeitgenössischer Kunst Kreis Euskirchen is Art gallery on 2 Viktoriastraße, Euskirchen. Förderkreis zeitgenössischer Kunst Kreis Euskirchen also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Fr 20:00-24:00; Sa-Th off; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
2 Viktoriastraße, Euskirchen, 53879
Hours: Fr 20:00-24:00; Sa-Th off
Phone: +49 2251 55873
Geuer & Geuer Art GmbH
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Geuer & Geuer Art GmbH is Art gallery. Geuer & Geuer Art GmbH also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-15:00
freeters showroom
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freeters showroom is Art gallery on 55 Maxstraße, Bonn. freeters showroom also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "Nach Auftritt verschieden"; it has a website with more detail.
55 Maxstraße, Bonn, 53111
Hours: "Nach Auftritt verschieden"
Farbraum Ohligs
Art gallery
Farbraum Ohligs is Art gallery on 39 Sauerbreystraße, Solingen.
39 Sauerbreystraße, Solingen, 42697
Fabrik45
Art galleryRun by Natascia Cuschié
Fabrik45 is Art gallery run by Natascia Cuschié on 45 Hochstadenring, Bonn. Fabrik45 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "Je nach Veranstaltung"; it has a website with more detail.
45 Hochstadenring, Bonn, 53119
Hours: "Je nach Veranstaltung"
Golestani
Art galleryRun by Roozbeh Golestani
Run by Roozbeh Golestani, Golestani is Art gallery, found on 45 Collenbachstraße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about Golestani: the map lists its hours as "nach Vereinbarung"; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
45 Collenbachstraße, Düsseldorf, 40476
Hours: "nach Vereinbarung"
Phone: +49 211 91737050
Drei
Art gallery
Drei is Art gallery on 12 Jülicher Straße, Köln. Drei also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as We-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; it has a website with more detail.
12 Jülicher Straße, Köln, 50674
Hours: We-Fr 14:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
Delmes & Zander
Art galleryRun by Lisa Arndt;Susanne Zander;Nicole Delmes
Run by Lisa Arndt;Susanne Zander;Nicole Delmes, Delmes & Zander is Art gallery, found on 22-24 Lindenstraße in Köln. Also worth knowing about Delmes & Zander: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00.
22-24 Lindenstraße, Köln, 50674
Hours: Tu-Fr 12:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00
KAI 10 | Arthena Foundation
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KAI 10 | Arthena Foundation — Art gallery, found on 10 Kaistraße in Düsseldorf. Also worth knowing about KAI 10 | Arthena Foundation: the map lists its hours as Tu-Sa 12:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
10 Kaistraße, Düsseldorf, 40221
Hours: Tu-Sa 12:00-17:00
Töchter und Söhne
Art gallery
Töchter und Söhne is Art gallery on 73 Reisholzer Werftstraße, Düsseldorf. Töchter und Söhne also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Th,Sa,Su 12:00-17:00; it has a website with more detail.
73 Reisholzer Werftstraße, Düsseldorf, 40589
Hours: Mo,Th,Sa,Su 12:00-17:00
Atelier Siery
Art galleryRun by Ingrid Siery; Heinz Siery
Atelier Siery is Art gallery run by Ingrid Siery; Heinz Siery on 7 Schweinheimer Straße, Euskirchen. Atelier Siery also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip.
7 Schweinheimer Straße, Euskirchen, 53881
Phone: +49 2255 950805
Galerie Seidel
Art galleryRun by Galina Seidel
Run by Galina Seidel, Galerie Seidel is Art gallery. Also worth knowing about Galerie Seidel: the map lists its hours as Tu-Fr 14:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-15:00; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: Tu-Fr 14:00-19:00; Sa 12:00-15:00
Atelier PaBru
Art galleryRun by Brigitte Palm; Rainer Brugmüller
Atelier PaBru is Art gallery run by Brigitte Palm; Rainer Brugmüller on 38 Hardtstraße, Euskirchen. Atelier PaBru also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
38 Hardtstraße, Euskirchen, 53881
Phone: +49 2251 860858
Mikis Atelier
Art gallery
Mikis Atelier is Art gallery on 2 Pfalzstraße, Düsseldorf. Mikis Atelier also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
2 Pfalzstraße, Düsseldorf, 40477
Eschweiler - GuteAura
Art galleryRun by Franz Eschweiler; Elke Eschweiler
Run by Franz Eschweiler; Elke Eschweiler, Eschweiler - GuteAura is Art gallery, found on 7 Dompfaffstraße in Euskirchen. Also worth knowing about Eschweiler - GuteAura: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
7 Dompfaffstraße, Euskirchen, 53881
Phone: +49 2255 958631
Atelier Birgit Sommer
Art galleryRun by Birgit Sommer
Atelier Birgit Sommer is Art gallery run by Birgit Sommer on 94 Zur Tomberger Mühle, Euskirchen. Atelier Birgit Sommer also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
94 Zur Tomberger Mühle, Euskirchen, 53881
Phone: +49 2251 148405
Art Invest X Cologne Artists
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Art Invest X Cologne Artists — Art gallery.
IDYLL
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IDYLL — Art gallery. Also worth knowing about IDYLL: it has a website with more detail.
Institut für Alles Mögliche
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Institut für Alles Mögliche is Art gallery.
Labor
Art gallery
Labor is Art gallery on 5 Ebertplatzpassage, Köln. Labor also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as PH,Mo-Su 15:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
5 Ebertplatzpassage, Köln, 50668
Hours: PH,Mo-Su 15:00-20:00
What the map tells us about art galleries in Cologne
53 of the 178 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — galleries keep proper public hours, so plan around the listed times.
96 have websites listed. That's where the current exhibition is announced — the one thing worth checking before you visit.
96 galleries list websites — that's where the current exhibition is announced, and it's the one thing worth checking before you visit.
The Cologne gallery walk
The efficient Cologne gallery walk strings these together: Galerie Hansemann, Rehbein Galerie, Studio Galerie Köln, JUBG on 8 Hahnenstraße, Kiek ma rin on 23 Bahnstraße, Boddenberg, Galerie Anke Schmidt on 8 Schönhauser Straße, and Ulrike Tolksdorf — 178 stops, one logical order. 170 more are listed below.
Gallery tips for Cologne
A few things worth knowing before you work through Cologne's art galleries:
- Small galleries take risks at Galerie Hansemann. Artist-run spaces show the work the big institutions won't. Some of it's baffling; some of it's the future.
- Bring a curious friend at Rehbein Galerie. Art is better with someone to argue with about it. The disagreement is the point.
- Check the gift shop. Prints, artist books, and the occasional affordable original. The gift shop funds the programming.
- Go to opening nights. Free entry, the artists in the room, and a crowd that wants to talk about the work. The best gallery experience there is.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around Cologne — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new art gallery in Cologne can take a while to appear. If you spot one of the 178 that's closed, or a great art gallery we missed, the fix is to update the map itself — that's where this guide reads from.
We don't review exhibitions — shows change too fast. What we list is the where: real galleries, verified by real mappers.
If you run one of the 178 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Art gallery listings for Cologne: 178 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.