The park is named after the German philosopher Immanuel Kant, though it is locally referred to as Kantpark.
The landscape architecture is specifically designed to transition from formal garden elements near the museum to a more naturalistic forest-like structure.
It is the only public park in the city that doubles as a curated museum sculpture garden.
The park contains the 'Lehmbruck-Wing', a dedicated outdoor exhibition space that rotates pieces from the museum's storage.
The ground terrain slopes slightly, a design choice intended to create different viewing perspectives for the sculptures placed on the hills.
Immanuel-Kant Park is a sculpture-focused urban green space located in the heart of Duisburg. It functions as an outdoor extension of the adjacent Lehmbruck Museum, which specializes in modern sculpture. The park features a permanent collection of large-scale outdoor sculptures by artists such as Wilhelm Lehmbruck and other significant 20th-century sculptors. It serves as a central cultural axis between the city center and the city theater. The grounds are characterized by mature trees, paved walking paths, and integrated plinths for artwork. As of mid-2026, the park remains open to the public as a free, accessible outdoor gallery.
The main courtyard area near the Lehmbruck Museum entrance, capturing the juxtaposition of the glass museum facade and the steel sculptures.
Walk the entire perimeter to view the varying interplay between shadows from the mature trees and the metallic surfaces of the sculptures.
Bring a portable chair or blanket if you intend to spend a long time in the lawn areas, as fixed benches are limited to the primary walkways.
Attempting to visit during heavy storm weather, as tree maintenance and paths can become restricted due to debris.
Do not touch, climb on, or lean against the sculptures; be mindful of the silence expected near museum walls.
