i don’t have a lot to say except that there was great pieces of art, but the hole museum was a bit small. also the staff was very nice, charming and helpful. it’s really a must-do museum in Cologne. it’s near the station so very accessible. the museum sits inside an old church so it’s really funny to see the old infrastructure of the church on the outside of the building even though it looks very much not like the inside. the temporary exhibition was a bit small but cool and some things were really interesting and i would like to have them in my living room.

The exhibition about design and art in dialog in the 20th century is excellent. It's not very large but still many different items and paintings that illustrate clearly the different eras and styles. Because a large part of the other items at this museum are not being displayed at the moment, the entry fee is only 4 Euro, 2 Euro for students. It is definitely worth it to go have a look! Perfect for a visit of about 1-1,5 hours. There is a free tour daily at 2:30 PM.

(Translated by Google) Despite Corona, the museum can be visited without any problems. Apparently the staff has so little to do that they are followed every step of the way. Very, very uncomfortable. (Original) Trotz Corona lässt sich das Museum ohne Probleme besichtigen. Offenbar hat das Personal aber so wenig zu tun, dass man auf Schritt und Tritt regelrecht verfolgt wird. Sehr sehr unangenehm.

Due to the renovation the MAKK only had a small exhibit, hence the reduced admission fee. I liked the small exhibit 'Kunst + Design im Dialog', which was worth the €4. It made me want to come back and revisit the museum in the future after the renovation. The museum makes use of an app that you can download on your smartphone and use as a free audio guide. That worked really well. So overall a thumbs up for the MAKK. What dampened the experience was the attitude of the people working at the museum. Aside from the elderly lady working the cloakroom who was very friendly and hospitable, everyone came across uninterested and bored. Even though there are cameras everywhere it felt as if they were stalking us. This was worsened by the fact that they didn't interact with the public from saying 'hi' or maybe engaging in brief conversations about the experiences of the visitors at the MAKK. The worst experience was someone barking down (from two stories up) to get off the round red carpet where a Classic Mercedes was displayed. This guard-like behavior, was illustrative of a bigger organizational culture problem among the people in visitor facing functions at MAKK, which, I believe, management of the MAKK should address To me as an outsider it was almost as if there were too many people for the tasks at hand, boredom of the people, and no genuine interest of the people working there to act as a host of what could potentially be a great museum experience. Maybe the lady at the cloakroom should reveal her secret to the others and train them....

Very cool art museum with great exhibits.

When I visited, the current/temporary display was an exhibition called Between the Trees. The goal was to increase the appreciation and integration of trees in urban contexts or spaces. It was a good one. I also toured the permanent exhibit. It’s tiny but the furniture it has is interesting. It’s also pretty cheap if you’re a student, so might as well go. 4/5 stars because they didn’t accept card of you buy the ticket there.

Das Museum ist kostenlos. Ohne Führung oder genug Hintergrundwissen ist das Museum recht langweilig. Auch wenn es "Museum für Angewandte Kunst" heißt darf man die Objekte nicht anwenden sondern nur ansehen. Es fehlen also wesentlichen Aspekte der sinnlichen Erfahrung die den Reiz der ausgestellten Objekte ausmachen.

(Translated by Google) The MAKK is a beautiful museum with well-chosen works. Retro and modern go hand in hand here. I did not find the current photo exhibition convincing. Good atmosphere, a star deduction for the intrusive supervisory staff. As everywhere, there should be discreet attention to the works in the background and not assume that you are on guard here. (Original) Das MAKK ist ein schönes Museum mit gut ausgesuchten Werken. Retro und Moderne gehen hier Hand in Hand. Die aktuelle Fotoausstellung fand ich nicht überzeugend. Gutes Ambiente, ein Stern Abzug für das aufdringliche Aufsichtspersonal. Es sollte wie überall diskret im Hintergrund auf die Werke acht geben,und nicht annehmen daß man hier Wache steht.

Nice museum with great expositions

Good place for a weekend visit. I went to see a temporary exhibit and it was worth it. There is also a small cafe on site..

(Translated by Google) The design exhibition is very straightforward. The staff in the exhibition area were very unfriendly. The toilets urgently need to be renovated! (Original) Die Designausstellung ist sehr überschaubar. Die Mitarbeiterinnen im Ausstellungsbereich waren sehr unfreundlich. Die Toiletten müssen ganz dringend saniert werden!

Good mix of old and new...permanent collection is a fun time travel trip while modern design concepts are introduced. Bonus: was here during one of the Cologne museum days so it was free!

I was the only visitor in the museum. The security in the ground floor exhibition followed me around. The security on the first floor followed me around. Whilst housing some interesting exhibits, 98% are completely worthless. I was in and out in about 10 minutes Don't bring a picnic, you'll be chased out Better luck to other visitors

The exhibition was very interesting, but the security spoiled the experience for us. By far the most annoying and creepy curators of all museums in town. They checked our tickets 5 times and they would follow us around in all 3 exhibition floors.

We didn't really understand the dimensions of this museum. It's huge, but then only in the third floor one room is an exhibition, right now about the photographer Horst Baumann. It was good, but also kind of small. Second floor is completely empty and then there is one Mercedes SL 300 in the entrance hall. That's it. Luckily we went on the first Thursday in the month --> free entry.

Nice, small museum with a permanent exhibition and usually one more. Worth a visit if you are a fan.

If you like stylish things - must see. 10 styles out of 10!

Ich war zur Sonderausstellung Kölner Karneval wie alles begann da. Kleine Ausstellung, aber für 5 EUR okay. Außer mir waren nur wenige Menschen oben, was angenehm war. Eine Gruppe Jugendlicher waren in einem Nebenraum, das war laut und störte etwas.

Kleines, aber feines Museum für das Design des 20. Jahrhunderts. Von Bauhaus über Art Deco bis hin zu Moderne und Postmoderne werden ikonische Gebrauchsgegenstände, Möbel, Deko und Elektrogeräte gezeigt. Alles sehr anschaulich gemacht und auch für Kinder interessant. Der Eintritt ist frei.

Unfortunately, we didn't have time to check out the entire archive. However, the new Art+Design in Dialogue exhibition was already worth the trip! So much to learn about the history of German's design movements! But I will definitely be going back to checkout everything.

The exhibition was good but one security staff was following me around, sometimes watching me reading descriptions on the wall. It made me really uncomfortable and had to rush out at some point. I now read here that other people experiencing the same. It needs to be addressed.

I was also disappointed that the Middle Ages section including works by Dürer is inaccessible. The space is astoundingly huge, but largely empty. The permanent expo on the ground floor about Design+Art is very interesting (if lacking in documentation) as was the Horst Baumann photo expo on the 2nd floor, but nothing else to see. Fortunately, it was on the MuseumsCart!

Good place for a weekend visit. I went to see a temporary exhibit and it was worth it. There is also a small cafe on site. Easy access by public transport. Lockers available (50 cents deposit) and bathrooms in good condition. The main permanent exhibit is currently closed for renovations so check the website ahead of visiting to see the temporary exhibits.

If you fancy applied art, this is the place for you.

It seems like a fun place to visit. Unfortunately for me, on the day I went, they were closed for some renovation. I got to see a small exhibition about Andy Warhol, and some glances inside the building which is quite huge and well spaced. Definitely I will come back for a complete visit, so I can write a better review.

Very good collection of design & great temporary exhibitions

Nice Museum especially for young designers who are nominated for Kölner Designpreis

Interesting exhibits but very rude staff.. really, does itnkill you to - Smile - Almost left the museum after being greeted by this rude and unhelpful ticket lady...

The Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK, until 1987 Kunstgewerbe Museum, then Kunstgewerbemuseum Köln) shows what defines the human being in its external appearance. In addition to jewelry, porcelain, weapons and furniture, the museum also includes architecture. The history of the museum dates back to 1888, when a group of citizens joined to form the "Kölnische Kunstgewerbe-Verein" to found a museum of applied art from the Middle Ages to modern times.

No entry with a regular bank card. only German cards allowed....

Fabulous museum, wonderfully curated. Take your time to visit every room and every space. It's worth it.

Great and unique pieces from all modern design artists! A tad small though.

Es lohnt sich, obwohl die Ausstellung klein sind.

Poor collection compared to similar museums in Europe (just two small exhibits were open). No place to sit down to actually look at the items. Last, one unpleasant staff made our family felt particularly unwelcome. Maybe it was just bad timing but it definitely felt not worth it imho

(Translated by Google) Very nice exhibition, will repeat. (Original) Sehr schöne Ausstellung, werden wiederholen.

(Translated by Google) A rich and exceptional background. Not to be missed under any circumstances ?? (Original) Un fond riche et exceptionnel. À ne manquer sous aucun prétexte ??

(Translated by Google) Nice museum (Original) Schönes Museum

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum. Was very surprised and amazed how much art there is in everyday life in consumer goods. Inside is a very nice little café. Great museum. I really enjoyed the visit. (Original) Sehr schönes Museum. War sehr überrascht und erstaunt wie viel Kunst es im allgemeinen Alltäglichen Leben gibt in Gebrauchsgüter. Im Inneren ist ein sehr schönes kleines Café. Tolles Museum. Mir hat der Besuch sehr gut gefallen.

(Translated by Google) The exhibition was organized so that the first is about innovation in home furniture and goods. Porcelain, glassware, old-style furniture and jewelry were displayed on the next floor. The museum has a nice café inside that looks out onto a very historic courtyard. (Original) Die Ausstellung wurde so organisiert, dass es in der ersten um Innovation in Bezug auf Wohnmöbel und -güter geht. Im nächsten Stockwerk waren Porzellan, Glaswaren, Möbel im alten Stil und Schmuck ausgestellt. Das Museum hat ein nettes Café im Inneren, das in einen sehr historischen Innenhof blickt.

(Translated by Google) Feasts (Original) Feste

(Translated by Google) It was really exciting again. This time the Pentagon group .... And of course the permanent exhibition (Original) Das war wieder wirklich spannend. Diesmal die Gruppe Pentagon .... Und natürlich die ständige Ausstellung

(Translated by Google) Nice museum with interesting exhibitions. (Original) Schönes Museum mit interessanten Ausstellungen.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting. Nice courtyard. (Original) Sehr interessante. Schöner Innenhof.

(Translated by Google) My visit was too short! Next time with more time! Also for the cafe! (Original) Mein Besuch war zu kurz! Nächstes Mal mit mehr Zeit! Auch für das Cafe!

(Translated by Google) Great exhibition location (Original) Tolle Ausstellungslocation

(Translated by Google) Great museum, but 7, - € for the current mini-additional exhibition "Design Group Pentagon" are absolutely overpriced! (Original) Tolles Museum, aber 7,- € für die derzeitige Mini-Zusatz-Ausstellung "Design Gruppe Pentagon" sind absolut überteuert!

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(Translated by Google) It has a unique variety. It is worth your time ... Also for something in your cafe. (Original) Kendine özgü bir çeşitliliği mevcut. Vakti niize değer... Birde kafesinde mutlaka birşeyler için.

(Translated by Google) ART IS FOOD. (Original) KUNST IST LEBENSMITTEL.

(Translated by Google) Surprising museum with fascinating collection (Original) Verrassend museum met boeiende collectie

(Translated by Google) Great museum with a small cafe, great for rainy days. (Original) Tolles Museum mit kleinem Cafe, toll für Regentage.

nice timeride

(Translated by Google) Very innovative (Original) Sehr einfallsreich

(Translated by Google) Very inspiring ... great atmosphere, very good exhibition. Keep it up! (Original) Sehr inspirierend...top atmosphre, sehr gute Ausstellung. Weiter so!

(Translated by Google) Interesting exhibitions again and again, large, clean rooms. (Original) Immer wieder interessante Ausstellungen, große, saubere Räumlichkeiten.

(Translated by Google) An absolute must! (Original) Ein unbedingtes Muss!

(Translated by Google) Great little restaurant (Original) Tolles kleines Restaurant

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(Translated by Google) Wow (Original) Wow

(Translated by Google) The look of sound, very nice exhibition about artists that you would not otherwise see (Original) The look of sound, sehr schöne Ausstellung über Künstler, wie man sie sonst nicht sieht

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, I was a little disappointed with the scope and quality of the exhibitions. Far too few information columns or interactive furniture to gain a little more background knowledge. (Original) Leider war ich etwas enttäuscht über Umfang und Qualität der Ausstellungen. Viel zu wenig Infostelen oder interaktive Möbel um etwas mehr Hintergrundwissen zu erlangen.

(Translated by Google) Very nice museum. Good offer for children. However, the audio guide should be available for download or WiFi in the museum. (Original) Sehr schönes Museum. Gutes Angebot für Kinder. Allerdings sollte der Audioguide zum Download oder WLAN im Museum angeboten werden.

(Translated by Google) Actually I only give good reviews but the visit to the MAKK was disappointing again: permanent exhibition and special exhibition (Pentagon group) as well as the guided tour to the special exhibition were great, but the security staff completely ruined your visit. I had to show my cards every 5 minutes (to the same) employees and noticed how other visitors were repeatedly yelled at, that they were standing / looking too close to exhibits framed in glass / ???. Really uncomfortable and a shame because the special exhibitions are often good (Original) Eigentlich vergebe ich nur gute Bewertungen aber der Besuch im MAKK war schon wieder enttäuschend: Dauerausstellung und Sonderausstellung (Gruppe Pentagon) sowie die Führung zur Sonderausstellung waren super, das Sicherheitspersonal vermiest einen jedoch komplett den Besuch. Ich musste alle 5 Minuten (denselben) Mitarbeitern meine Karten zeigen und habe mitbekommen, wie andere Besucher wiederholt angemault wurden, sie würden zu nahe an in Glas eingerahmten Exponaten stehen/schauen/???. Wirklich unangenehm und schade, da die Sonderausstellungen häufig gut sind

(Translated by Google) an interesting photo exhibition, as usual Cologne inside better than outside (Original) eine interessante Fotoausstellung, wie üblich Köln drinnen schöner als von außen

(Translated by Google) The door handle exhibition is fun! (Original) Die Türklinkenausstellung ist lustig!

Over 500 pieces in their collection! An absolut must visit for anyone who lives or visits Cologne. If you are a design- passioned person/student/Designer and even if you're not- make sure to add MAKK to your Must-go places.

The museum covers a huge range of Art & Crafts, which alone are worth seeing. Had a great (free) guided tour which put a lot of the works in the context of their time.

(Translated by Google) The museum is within walking distance from the main train station. We were in Norman Seef's photo exhibition and were very impressed. Admission to the special exhibition is more than moderate, especially since you can stroll through the entire museum before or after. (Original) Das Museum ist fußläufig vom Hauptbahnhof aus erreichbar. Gerade waren wir in der Fotoausstellung von Norman Seef und waren sehr angetan. Der Eintritt für die Sonderausstellung ist mehr als moderat, zumal man davor oder danach durch das gesamte Museum schlendern kann.

Totally awesome, is not too expensive and they have a lot of different art pieces, included Van Goh!

I visited the design and art exhibit and found it excellent. A wonderful narrative told by examples of products produced around the world over many decades.

(Translated by Google) Well worth seeing there. (Original) Sehr sehenswert dort.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting exhibition that even the children liked. (Original) Hochinteressante Ausstellung die selbst den Kindern gefallen hat.

(Translated by Google) Very cool, 4 € entry for non-Köllner really OK. (Original) Sehr cool, 4€ Eintritt für nicht Köllner echt OK.

(Translated by Google) It was like a trip back to childhood. Some of the exhibits are really familiar. Timeless classics have found a home here. Really interesting to watch. (Original) Es war wie ein Ausflug in die Kindheit. Manche Exponate kommen einem wirklich bekannt vor. Zeitlose Klassiker haben hier ein Zuhause gefunden. Wirklich interessant anzusehen.

(Translated by Google) very interesting museum (Original) sehr interessantes Museum

(Translated by Google) Always worth a visit (Original) Ist immer einen Besuch wert

(Translated by Google) The house seems somehow unfinished and improvised. (Original) Das Haus wirkt irgendwie unfertig und improvisiert.

(Translated by Google) Recommended visit (Original) Empfehlenswerter Besuch

(Translated by Google) Always very good exhibitions, even if I don't always like a lot personally ... Art reflects the viewer, not reality ... unfortunately. Still a good free exhibition on sustainability ... we could all get into thinking while Africa is starving and we are only dealing with our first world problems. Have fun, because art is something for the mind that we use too rarely. Pace (Original) Immer ganz gute Ausstellungen, auch wenn mir vieles persönlich nicht immer gefällt...Kunst spiegelt den Betrachter, nicht die Realität...leider. Trotzdem gute freie Ausstellung zur Nachhaltigkeit...da könnten wir alle mal ins Denken geraten, während Afrika hungert und wir uns nur mit unseren 1. Welt-Problemen auseinandersetzen. Viel Spaß, denn Kunst ist etwas für den Geist, den wir zu selten nutzen. Pace

(Translated by Google) Wonderful day, great impressions! (Original) Wunderbarer Tag, tolle Eindrücke!

(Translated by Google) Good permanent exhibition and great temporary exhibitions. Nice cafe in the inner courtyard, quiet place from the hustle and bustle in the inner city. (Original) Gute Dauerausstellung und prima Wechselausstellungen. Schönes Cafe im Innenhof, ruhiger Platz vom Trubel in der Innentadt.

(Translated by Google) Really worth seeing (Original) Wirklich sehenswert

Fab! Current exhibitions: Andy Warhol's Pop Goes Art (focus on his work on record labels and the music industry) and 34xDesign with some exquisite pieces from the world of design spanning the last seven or so decades (think Egg easy chair). 34xDesign is free, Warhol is 6 euro or 4 euro for students and well worth it. The gallery itself is beautiful and spacious. There is no photography allowed inside. Have 50 cents ready for the locker. You can download an app guide and use their Wifi, ask for password at the reception. Overall: definitely go.

They don't accept foreign (non-german) payment cards, so you have to pay cash. In the 21st century! The permanent applied art exhibition shows many well known design items, very worthwhile. I also went to see the Künstler Blick special exhibition. The exhibition was on the second floor behind a small unmarked door. I suggested to a guard to put an Entry sign, he said if people don't know the place, they can ask downstairs for directions... The special exhibition was small and eclectic; I'd recommend it only for people with deep interest in the local art scene. Good: The exhibition booklet is very detailed. Bad: it is not obvious which description in the booklet refers to which exhibit. How about putting numbers on the exhibits for identification? Overall, I recommend the permanent exhibition; the special exhibition was somewhat interesting but let down by not being visitor friendly.

Friendly device but very limited collection

Easy & cheap but very fun to visit small design museum. Worth the visit and the money if you like the history of design appliances and end-user items. There's more exhibitions in one building. Minor improvement for the security start, they are watching every step non-stop.

Amazing modern museum, with interesting exhibits housed in the perfect venue. The staff is extremely friendly and the tickets are quite inexpensive.

They coorganized a very nice, fashionable design market.

The main exhibition was closed but I saw a lovely small Bauhaus exhibition and the building was lovely.

This place was so nice and the workers were so kind. I am giving 3 because there was not a lot of art.

Small museum with a really nice collection nestled in back of a large church. The contextual descriptions of the permanent collection were excellent.

Very interesting collection of artifacts, perfect for Sunday afternoon.

I was bored and wanted to visit someplace in cologne. Workers were so kind. I want to give it 3 stars because there was not a a lot of art.

Nice clean museum with plenty to see. We took out time here and spent a few hours looking. Easy to guild and explore. Thank you.

I think most of the museum was under renovation when we visited. Only a couple of rooms were open; the quality was good but the quantity was small. I don't know if they had a reduced entry price as we got in with a MuseumsCard.

It was very good. It didn't see everything. The 'middle age' section was closed to the public when I went. That was what I wanted to see. Friendly and helpful staff.

Very nice museum with beautiful design. Radio's, chairs, and top pieces of top designers from the twentieth century.

Brilliant central exhibition and the temporary Laif exhibit was a very thoughtful and well put together sequence of pictures

Awesome Design exhibition 🤩

Very disappointing, only two floors open, middle ages section closed without explanation (signs stating it exists). No porcelain on display. Guards follow people about so feel constantly watched, but unfortunately this is quite common in German galleries. Not relaxing. Shame as there are some fine exhibits in the two rooms one can visit.

Excellent exhibition on design. Most of the museum was closed down for renovation. I would have expected a museum shop.

Excellent permanent exposition. You get to see iconic products and desings and understand why the state of the art is the way it is. It only takes about 1,5 h to go around and have yourself educated and inspired to look differently at the everyday objects that surround you.

Somewhat underwhelming, a large part of the museum was closed for refurbishment although on the website it said until 2018 and apparently had not been updated. At entering the museum no information was given, so it seemed to be all contemporary design which was ok, but not exciting and an exhibition in carnaval in Cologne. All a bit of a disappointment

I've ended here by complete accident (was aiming for other museum), but I was pleasantly surprised. Only thing, I was Erasmus student and I was registered for my stay in Cologne. Even though it was the first Thursday of the month and I've got all the paperwork, I still had to pay bcs I sounded foreign...

A beautiful collection for sure. Momentarily being partially refurbished which is the best excuse ever to return for another visit.

Must-go museum in Cologne! Well-presented collections.

Eine überschaubare Ausstellung mit Meisterwerken. Für Bauhaus-Interessierte ein Muss! Auch für Menschen ohne tiefgreifendes Kunstwissen geeignet und für Kunstinteressierte ebenso :-) mehrmals da gewesen und jedes Mal begeistert über die Klassiker.