Press

Contacts, press releases and more

Here you will find current press releases, press photos and materials relating to our exhibitions and projects.

All content may be used free of charge in the context of current reporting. We would be delighted to receive a copy of your publication.

Would you like to arrange an interview, apply for a photo or filming permit, or require further information? 

We are happy to help – just get in touch.

General questions

For general questions about Cologne's museums and enquiries about our programme →
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Cologne Museum Service
Marie-Luise Höfling
0221 / 221-22334

marie-luise.hoefling@stadt-koeln.de

Museum press offices

Contact persons for museum-specific questions and exhibition information

Dr. Wibke Becker
0221 / 221-23030
wibke.becker@stadt.koeln.de

Christine Drabe
0221 / 221-24816
christine.drabe@stadt-koeln.de

Marina Eulitz
0221 / 221-28606
marina.eulitz@stadt-koeln.de

Sonja Hempel
0221 / 221-23491
sonja.hempel@museum-ludwig.de

Annegret Niermann
0221 / 221-22428
annegret.niermann@museum-ludwig.de

Kim Mildebrath
0221 / 221-31370
kim.mildebrath@stadt-koeln.de

Melanie Longerich
0221 / 221-27949
melanie.longerich@stadt-koeln.de

Melanie Christina Mohr
0221 / 221-31319
melanie.mohr@stadt-koeln.de

Anja Wildschütz
0221 / 221-31524
anja.wildschuetz@stadt-koeln.de

Stefan Swertz
0221 / 221-24415
presse@wallraf.museum

Press releases

The latest from Cologne

Here you can find all current releases – your source for the latest information from Cologne's museum world.

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Your visit

We look forward to welcoming you to museenkoeln.

  • Journalists with a valid press card receive free admission to our museums (free ticket available at the ticket office).
  • If you are unable to present a press card, please contact the relevant press office in good time (Mon–Fri) so that we can issue you with a ticket.
  • Unfortunately, free tickets cannot be issued without valid proof or prior registration.

Press images

Press photos are currently available only from the press offices of the respective museums. Please note:

  • The images may only be used free of charge by media outlets (print, online, TV, radio) in accordance with Section 50 of the German Copyright Act (UrhG) for current reporting on the respective exhibition/project.
  • Any other use is only permitted with the express permission of the copyright holders.
  • Copyright and rights notices must be stated unchanged and in direct connection with the image.
  • The press photos may not be cropped or altered.
  • The following applies to use on the Internet: integration only in an editorial context, no download function, max. 72 dpi.

Photos and recordings

For non-commercial, editorial photo or film shoots, please contact the relevant press office in advance. 

Please understand that not all requests can be approved for copyright reasons.