Ludwig Museum in Cologne is one of the most important attractions of the city. It contains a unique collection of contemporary art. Due to the German industrialist and art collector Peter Ludwig and his wife became possible arrangement of the exhibition. They gave the city its fine collection of pop art, which includes more than 350 paintings, which formed the basis for the Museum Ludwig.

Despite such a significant contribution to the cultural life of Cologne, the couple continued to develop and add to the museum. Now here an extensive collection of contemporary art, as well as the exhibition of historical photographs and books about art. The total area of ​​the exhibition halls has about 8000 square meters, making it one of the most impressive and most important museums of modern art in Europe.

Collections include works reflecting the different time epochs: here you can see paintings of the modern era and contemporary creation. Of particular value are the museum exhibition of American pop art, belonging to such outstanding personalities as Robert Indiana, Jasper Jones and Roy Lichtenstein. It should be noted quite an extensive collection of Russian avant-garde early XX century and many of the great works of Pablo Picasso.

The project of a modern building of the museum Ludwig worked Oswald Ungers, as a result, in the heart of Cologne was built a beautiful house, a shelter in its walls and displays a unique collection of occupying two floors. This building was opened in 1986. Today the management of the museum continues to acquire and to replenish the museum with new exhibits, as well as conducting large international exhibitions that attract residents and visitors alike.