The museum is housed in the Rententurm, a 15th-century fortified tower that previously served as a customs house.
The institution holds the core collection of the 'New Frankfurt School,' an influential group of German satirists and illustrators.
The museum archives over 6,000 original drawings from notable satirical publications like Pardon and Titanic.
It is the only museum in Germany exclusively dedicated to the art of caricature and satirical comics.
The Caricatura Museum is a dedicated space for comic art and satirical drawing located in the historic Frankfurt city center. It is housed within the architecturally significant Rententurm, a medieval stone tower. The museum maintains a permanent collection featuring original works from the 'New Frankfurt School' of cartoonists, including F.K. Waechter and Robert Gernhardt. Rotating exhibitions showcase contemporary German and international comic art, caricature, and political satire. The facility focuses on the intersection of drawing, humor, and critical social commentary. It provides extensive archival resources for researchers and fans of the genre. The building incorporates modern exhibition design within its protected historical stone walls.
The contrast between the medieval stone exterior of the Rententurm and the modern, minimalist museum signage at the entrance.
Check the museum's rotating exhibition schedule online before arrival to ensure the current show aligns with your artistic interests.
Combine your visit with a walk through the surrounding historic Altstadt area, as the museum is steps away from the reconstructed old town.
Do not mistake it for general art museums in the city; this venue is strictly specialized in satirical and comic-based media.
Closed on Mondays.
