Visitors, academics, students and pupils have access to a holding of more than 50,000 works. This includes book, catalogues, journals and special publications on painting, sculpture and graphic arts, photography, posters and contemporary art.
The Museum Folkwang’s library is a reference library. All media is available in the reading room and can be organized thematically.
Online Catalogue
You can access the book holdings of Museum Folkwang here:
Online Catalogue
It is possible to view our books and catalogues after registration Tue–Thur between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Librarian: Dagmar Hoffmann
T +49 201 8845 171
bibliothek@museum-folkwang.essen.de
The Museum library’s book holdings have been merged and are centrally accessible, directly from the entrance hall, in a bright reading and study room. This can also be used outside museum opening hours. It is also possible to view original graphic works and photographs.
Opening Hours
Tue. to Sun. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Information T +49 201 8845 312
View of graphic works and photographs
Thur. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Registration necessary
Registration and information
Visitor Services
T +49 201 8845 444
F +49 201 889145 444
info@museum-folkwang.essen.de