Museum der Weltkulturen (Museum of World Cultures), Frankfurt

The Museum of World Cultures, located in Frankfurt, was previously known as the Museum of Ethnology (Museum für Völkerkunde) until the year 2001. It's a place where you can find a diverse collection of art, crafts, and historical items from various indigenous cultures worldwide.

The museum is housed within three adjacent villas located on the museum embankment in Frankfurt. It was established back in 1904 with the goal of fostering a deeper understanding of native cultures, their ways of life, and encouraging acceptance of differences while highlighting commonalities among ethnological groups globally. Inside the building, there's also an extensive library boasting a collection of more than 40,000 books and journals related to ethnography.

As you explore the museum, you'll come across a wide range of items such as vessels, masks, ritual objects, jewelry, and other artifacts crafted by indigenous communities from Asia, Africa, Oceania, and the Americas. Additionally, you'll find contemporary works created by indigenous artists from places like India, Oceania, Africa, and Indonesia on display.

If you visit, you'll have the opportunity to take guided tours, attend lectures, interact with indigenous artists, and even participate in workshops. There's a special section where kids of all ages can touch and interact with the exhibits, encouraging creativity and play-based learning.

Why You Should Visit:
This is the 21st-century version of what used to be called Anthropology, now thought of as a little patronizing and colonial.
However, it draws of that heritage and the amazing, truly wonderful ethnological and "anthropological" collections & research.

Tip:
Don't forget to check out the library! You can spend a day there.
Afterward, you can decide if you want to take a walk along the riverside, which you can follow many kilometers!