Top rated Museums in Cologne

Experience the best that Cologne has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 78 places from Museum category.

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Falknereimuseum Zons
Museum
5.00 (36 reviews) (~21.85 km from centre)
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DOKK - Dokumentationsstätte Kalter Krieg
Museum
👍👍 The civil defense facility in Cologne-Kalk was intended to protect 2,366 Cologne residents for up to 14 days after a nuclear attack. Today it is a documentation site and can be visited. A guided tour is free. However, something should always be donated for the very detailed (voluntary) 90-minute gui...
5.00 (33 reviews) (~2.7 km from centre)
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Cologne Cathedral
Cathedral
Landmark Gothic cathedral with a huge facade, plus guided tours & Rhine views.
4.80 (67.8K reviews) (~0.35 km from centre)
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the Michael Schumacher Private Collection
Exhibit
👍👍 A heartwarming and nostalgic experience for seasoned Formula 1 fans and a must see for younger fans. Truly encapsulates the man and the racer alike. Only posting 2 photos to preserve the experience for any wanting to go themselves. Keep fighting Michael
4.80 (1.4K reviews) (~6.42 km from centre)
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Arithmeum
Museum
Modern math museum showcasing the history of calculating machines like calculators & slide rules.
4.80 (159 reviews) (~25.21 km from centre)
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Buchhandlung & Antiquariat Eule - Die ganze Welt der Bücher • Literaturcafé • Radiomuseum
Book store
In-store shopping · Kerbside pickup
4.80 (136 reviews) (~12.64 km from centre)
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Mineralogisches Museum der Universität Bonn
Museum
👍👍 The negative first: The construction site at the castle is not progressing. You have to "feel" entering the construction site (unless you are familiar with the area). The museum could be better advertised and signposted here. On the other hand, typical university. The positive: the SHKs who work th...
4.80 (46 reviews) (~25.45 km from centre)
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House of the History of the Federal Republic of Germany
Museum
Museum of modern German history, including some documents that belonged to Oskar Schindler.
4.70 (11.2K reviews) (~26.98 km from centre)
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Motorworld
Event venue
👍👍 An incredible place with a great collection of cars to buy and admire. It is completely free to enter something that absolutely blew my mind considering it houses the Michael Schumacher Private collection museum.
4.70 (5.9K reviews) (~6.42 km from centre)
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Museum Koenig
Natural history museum
Museum started by zoologist Alexander Koenig, with exhibitions on biodiversity & natural history.
4.70 (3.4K reviews) (~26.36 km from centre)
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LVR Industrial Museum drop forging Hendrichs
Museum
👍👍 Solingen cultural history of the cutlery industry. Should and must be seen. Very nice and competent staff, attentive but not intrusive. Always there to help with questions.
4.70 (641 reviews) (~26.43 km from centre)
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Rosengart-Museum
Museum
👍👍 Einmalig auf der Welt ist das Rosengart Museum. Wer sich für Oldtimer interessiert ist hier richtig. Eine private Sammlung von Rosengart Automobilen.
4.70 (350 reviews) (~23.84 km from centre)
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Bergisches Museum für Bergbau, Handwerk und Gewerbe
Museum
👍👍 A small but very nice museum with a variety of exhibits, and an open-air museum outside. The highlight is definitely the recreated mining mine.
4.70 (175 reviews) (~14.6 km from centre)
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Wallraf - Richartz Museum
Art museum
Oldest museum in the city, home to important Gothic, Renaissance & Impressionist collections.
4.60 (2.6K reviews) (~0.15 km from centre)
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Kolumba
Art museum
Modern & classic Christian artworks in contemporary spaces amid 19th-century church remains.
4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~0.42 km from centre)
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LVR Industrial Museum Paper Mill Old Dombach
Museum
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4.60 (603 reviews) (~14.99 km from centre)
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The Mystery of Banksy - A Genius Mind | Köln
Museum
👍👍 Wir waren gestern direkt am Eröffnungstag dort und total begeistert. Viele der ausgestellten Werke kannte ich noch gar nicht. Die Ausstellung ist gut, interessant und abwechslungsreich gestaltet, 1,5 - 2 Stunden sollte man einplanen, um fast alles sehen / lesen zu können.
4.60 (423 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)
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Historic tram Cologne e.V.
Rail museum
Family-friendly tram museum with horse-drawn vehicles, models, photos & maps in a former wagon shed.
4.60 (356 reviews) (~9.83 km from centre)
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Käthe Kollwitz Museum
Museum
Museum dedicated to 20th-century artist Kathe Kollwitz, exhibiting her drawings & sculptures.
4.60 (292 reviews) (~0.95 km from centre)
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Schnütgen Museum
Art museum
Noted collection of Medieval religious art & sculpture housed in an elegant Romanesque church.
4.60 (289 reviews) (~0.81 km from centre)
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