Museumsufer Tours and Tickets

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There’s no single admission fee to visit the Museumsufer since it’s a district of independent museums. The MuseumsuferTicket covers all 39 participating museums for two consecutive days for €21 (€32 for a family ticket), while individual museums also sell single-visit tickets separately. Long-term visitors can opt for the MuseumsuferCard (€89) annual pass.

Museumsufer, or “Museum Embankment,” is a cluster of 39 museums and cultural institutions lining both banks of the Main River in Frankfurt. Designed in the 1980s, the Museumsufer is considered one of Europe’s most significant cultural districts, spanning everything from fine art and applied arts to film, communication, and archaeology.

The difference is all about duration. The MuseumsuferCard is for long-term visitors and Frankfurt residents: It entitles the holder to free admission to 39 participating museums for one year. The MuseumsuferTicket, on the other hand, offers free admission for two consecutive days. Both ticketing programs offer individual, concession, and family rates.

The MuseumsuferTicket covers 39 museums, including major institutions like the Städel Museum, German Film Museum, and Liebieghaus Sculpture Collection, alongside smaller specialty museums such as the Icon Museum, Jewish Museum Frankfurt, and Young Museum Frankfurt. Most participating museums are in the Museumsufer, but not all—some are even in nearby Offenbach.

Yes—many Frankfurt museums offer free admission, guided tours, workshops, and activities on the last Saturday of every month. Additionally, children under 18 who meet certain criteria get free entry to Frankfurt museums and the zoo through the Culture and Leisure Ticket (KUFTI), making both good options for budget-conscious visits.