At the Suermondt-Ludwig Museum, you’ll encounter works of art that make a special impression in a magnificent 19th-century city palace. The Cassalette House provides an elegant setting for a collection that spans from antiquity to the present day. Of particular note is the significant collection of medieval sculptures, which ranks among the most important of its kind in Germany. It is complemented by 16th- to 18th-century paintings from Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands, including works by Albrecht Bouts, Rembrandt, and Francisco de Zurbarán. Classical Modernism is represented by internationally renowned artists such as Alexej von Jawlensky, August Macke, and Max Slevogt. The paintings by Ernst Wilhelm Nay and Karl Otto Götz bridge the gap between Expressionism and the free, abstract use of color characteristic of the German avant-garde of the 1950s. As you walk through the museum, a quiet dialogue emerges between the centuries, allowing you to sense how art history and Aachen’s urban life intersect.

At the same time, the museum offers a wide range of special exhibitions in the fields of painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography, as well as a vibrant cultural program.