The original grain mill operated until 1972 and was one of the largest in the region.
The 2021 expansion project by Herzog & de Meuron was the second major architectural intervention to modernize the structure.
The museum interior uses raw concrete and brickwork to maintain the industrial atmosphere of the original mill.
The Ströher Collection at MKM is one of the most comprehensive private collections of post-war German art in the world.
The museum's glass tower provides an unobstructed vantage point overlooking the Ruhr area's industrial landscape.
Museum Küppersmühle for Modern Art (MKM) is housed in a renovated 19th-century grain mill located within Duisburg’s Inner Harbor. The building features a significant extension designed by Herzog & de Meuron that incorporates red brick facades to match the industrial heritage of the site. It houses the Ströher Collection, focusing on German art from the post-war period to the present. The gallery space spans over 3,600 square meters across multiple levels. A notable feature is the 40-meter-high glass staircase tower that provides panoramic views of the harbor district. The museum regularly hosts large-scale temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection. It serves as a central cultural anchor for the redevelopment of the former industrial canal area.
From the top of the glass staircase looking out over the harbor district.
Combine your visit with a walk along the Duisburg Inner Harbor canal promenade.
Check the museum's digital calendar for current temporary exhibition schedules before visiting to ensure access to specific wings.
Use the internal glass staircase to transit between floors for the best architectural views.
Do not rush; the scale of the gallery space requires significant walking time to view the expansive collection.
Closed on Mondays.
No flash photography in galleries; large bags must be left in lockers.
