29 June — 8 July 2026

The museum is closed!

Unfortunately, the museum is closed from 29 June — 8 July 2026 due to exhibition redesign. Join us in looking forward to the new exhibition, »KOLLWITZ. Selected«, on view from July 8, 2026—the artist’s 159th birthday.

8 Juli — 15 November 2026

KOLLWITZ Selected.

Twenty-four drawings, reproduced as high-quality collotype prints, published in a portfolio and issued in three editions to meet the high demand from a wide audience: in 1920, Käthe Kollwitz published the so-called Richter Portfolio – an edition that today reads like a personal best-of her work to date.
The Kollwitz Museum Köln is now placing this selection, made by the artist herself, at the heart of its new collection presentation.

8 Juli — 15 November 2026

KÄTHE KOLLWITZ —
Drawings, prints, sculptures — Highlights from the Cologne Kollwitz Collection

The new exhibition presents key works by the artist from every phase of her career. New juxtapositions of her drawings, prints and sculptures illustrate her motivation to give voice to people’s concerns and offer an insight into her era. Kollwitz’s art continues to move us today – her message resonates right into the present day.

Alt St Alban, Antoniterkirche, Jewish Cemetery

Käthe Kollwitz in Cologne

Although Käthe Kollwitz visited the cathedral city of Cologne only twice in person, the work of the Berlin-based artist is firmly anchored in the cityscape.

The monograph

Käthe Kollwitz: A survey of her works 1888—1942

This monograph presents an overview of her entire artistic oeuvre and relates her works to her own statements, contemporary commentary and current appraisals. With over 200 illustrations in chapters arranged by theme as well as an introduction to her life, the catalogue features the artist’s major works along with selected drawings and rare graphics from the most comprehensive holdings of her art worldwide at the Cologne Kollwitz Collection.