MMK Frankfurt: Museum of Modern Art, Tickets & Locations

If you’re interested in contemporary art in Frankfurt, there’s no getting around the MMK. The Museum für Moderne Kunst is one of Europe’s most important houses for art after 1960 — and worth a visit for its architecture alone. Frankfurters affectionately call the striking triangular main building the “slice of cake” (Tortenstück). Let me show you what awaits, which locations there are and how to plan your visit.

The “slice of cake” and two more houses

The MMK isn’t a single building but spreads across three locations in the city centre:

• The main building on Domstraße, designed by the Austrian architect Hans Hollein and opened in 1991. Its sharply tapering footprint earned it the nickname “Tortenstück” — a milestone of postmodern museum architecture.
• Zollamt MMK, since 2007 a satellite location diagonally opposite the main building, in a former customs-office building.
• TOWER MMK, since 2014 housed in a high-rise — art at altitude in the middle of the banking district.

This division is unusual and makes a visit interesting: depending on the exhibition programme, the museum uses the houses differently.

Important planning note: the main building was temporarily closed for refurbishment work. So before your visit, be sure to check the official website for which locations are currently open and which exhibitions are running.

The collection: art from 1960 onwards

The MMK’s collection comprises over 5,000 works from the 1960s to the present. It thus covers the central currents of recent art history — from Pop Art and Minimal Art through Conceptual Art to current positions in painting, sculpture, photography, video and installation.

Unlike classic museums with a fixed hang, the MMK presents its collection in changing constellations and complements it with major temporary exhibitions. That means a second visit is worthwhile too, because you’ll almost always see something new.

Opening hours (as of 2026)

• Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Monday: closed

On individual days there are extended hours, for example for special events. Because times can differ by location, check them shortly before your visit on the museum’s website.

Admission prices (as of 2026)

Admission is roughly €10 to €12 depending on the location and exhibition, reduced around €7 to €8. Especially welcome: entry is free for visitors under 18. As prices can change and sometimes apply per house, check the current rates on the official website if in doubt. If you want to visit several museums, it’s worth looking at the Museumsufer Ticket or the Museumsufer Card.

Getting there

The main building is at Domstraße 10, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, right beside the Imperial Cathedral and the New Old Town. The most convenient way is by U-Bahn (Römer or Dom/Römer station, U4/U5) or by tram. From there it’s a few minutes’ walk. TOWER MMK is in the banking district, also easily reached by U-Bahn and S-Bahn. By car, parking in the centre is expensive — better to use the U-Bahn.

Practical tips for your visit

• Check the locations: see in advance which houses are open and where the exhibition you want to see is running.
• Combine with the old town: the cathedral, Römerberg, New Old Town and the Historical Museum are within walking distance — a perfect day of culture.
• Allow time: one to two hours is enough for one location; for several houses, reckon on half a day.
• Stay open-minded: contemporary art can be challenging — engage with it, that’s precisely the appeal.
• Note the architecture: the “Tortenstück” is a work of art in itself — take a look from outside too.
• Rainy-day tip: an ideal, weather-independent destination right in the city.

Is it worth it?

Yes — especially if you like modern and contemporary art, or are curious about it. The MMK is among the most renowned houses of its kind in Europe, and the combination of extraordinary architecture, a top-class collection and three very different locations makes the visit special. If you’ve hesitated over contemporary art before, you’ll find a good, well-explained way in here.

My advice: check which locations are open and what’s currently showing, allow one to two hours per house, and combine the visit with a walk through the neighbouring New Old Town. That makes the MMK an exciting counterpoint to Frankfurt’s historic side.