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Art and Greenery in Bonn

Start your morning at Bonn’s premier exhibition hall, then wander through the nearby Japanese garden for a quiet contrast.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland

    Head to the Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland as it opens at 10:00. Use the early hours to explore the world-class exhibitions in visual art, cultural history, or science and technology before the crowds arrive.

  2. 11:30

    Gustav

    Walk 1 minute to Gustav for a relaxed lunch or coffee. The restaurant is open from 10:00 on Tuesdays through Sundays, making it a convenient stop after your museum visit.

  3. 11:50

    Japanischer Garten

    Take a 16-minute walk east to the Japanischer Garten. This peaceful garden was a gift from the Japanese government for the 1979 federal horticultural show, offering a serene space to reflect away from the city bustle.

Local tip

The exhibition hall is closed on Mondays. Check the specific exhibition details online as prices and content vary.

Check before you go

  • Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle der Bundesrepublik Deutschland opens at 10:00 on Tue, Thu-Sun and holidays (Wed until 19:00).
  • Gustav is open Tu 10:00-18:00; We 10:00-21:00; Th-Su 10:00-18:00.

Worth knowing

  • Gustav is open at 11:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bonn (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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