Art galleries in Mainz (Mayence): directory, map and artistic districts

Große Bleiche 49 -51, 55116 Mainz

Housed in the former electoral stables, the Landesmuseum preserves the largest art collection in Rhineland-Palatinate. Painting, sculpture, graphics and decorative arts interact there, with a particularly rich ensemble devoted to Max Slevogt and German impressionism.

Am Zollhafen 3 -5, 55118 Mainz

The green tower of the Zollhafen marks Mainz's main contemporary art center. Over 840 m², several annual exhibitions combine installations, painting, photography and video with current social, political and ecological issues.

Reichklarastrasse 1, 55116 Mainz

During the reconstruction of the historical museum, the MOVED exhibition presents Gutenberg's Bibles, the printing workshop and a selection focused on books and media. The temporary address is Reichklarastrasse 1; do not follow the old Liebfrauenplatz website.

Domstrasse 3, 55116 Mainz

In the cloister and vaulted rooms of the cathedral, the diocesan museum brings together medieval sculptures, textiles, manuscripts and goldsmith objects. The Schatzkammer completes the visit with a precious ensemble linked to the religious history of Mainz.

Reichklarastrasse 1, 55116 Mainz

The natural collections are presented by a very visual scenography, where models, taxidermy and scientific illustration structure the view. The building currently shares its site with the Gutenberg-Museum MOVED; check access specific to each institution.

Zitadelle 1, 55131 Mainz

In the citadel, this associative museum tells the story of the city through photographs, posters, objects and thematic exhibitions. Its intimate scale and archives give context to the neighborhoods crossed afterwards, from Altstadt to the former industrial zones.

Fritz-Arens-Platz 1, 55116 Mainz

The Kunstverein occupies a medieval tower of the ancient fortifications and organizes cabinet exhibitions there. Its program alternates guest artists, members and Eisenturm prizes; the rooms open mainly on weekends during exhibitions.

Rheinstrasse 55, 55116 Mainz

The Brückenturm hosts exhibitions on architecture, furniture, materials and urban transformations. The center opens from Wednesday to Friday only when an exhibition is in progress: it is imperative to consult the program before the visit.

Weihergarten 11, 55116 Mainz

This gallery highlights artists linked to the Rhine-Main region, from painting to photography, including engraving and sculpture. Works from individual and group exhibitions are offered for acquisition with direct advice.

Richard-Wagner-Strasse 13, 55118 Mainz

In Neustadt, Emde Gallery defends local and international positions that address the issues of the present. The program alternates personal and group exhibitions; the representation of artists and the sale of works are clearly established.

Weintorstrasse 1, 55116 Mainz

Behind a glass door, this micro-gallery of less than a cubic meter remains visible from the street, including in the evening. Each intervention must deal with the extreme scale of the place and questions the boundaries between analog space and digital reality.

Klarastrasse 5, 55116 Mainz

La Vitrine exhibits and sells paintings, photographs, sculptures, prints and objects by artists from the region. It works in conjunction with the collective visible in the windows of the Allianzhaus; control the program to distinguish gallery, Kunstladen and Kultursalon.

Ludwigsstrasse 4, 55116 Mainz

Located on the first floor of the Gutleut bar, the gallery brings together contemporary exhibition and nightlife. Hours follow those of the venue, Thursday to Saturday evening; Make an appointment if you prefer to see the works in peace.

August-Horch-Strasse 14, 55129 Mainz

CADORO brings together gallery, foundation, publishing and research in a building designed for contemporary art. Dorothea van der Koelen has been developing an international network there for decades and supporting collectors with the works available.

Am Judensand 57, 55122 Mainz

The Berufsverband Bildender Künstler Rheinland-Pfalz gallery presents changing exhibitions by professional artists. It also serves as a support point for open workshops and the FLUX4ART regional event.

Am Judensand 57A, 55122 Mainz

This former munitions depot brings together painters, sculptors, photographers, filmmakers and ceramists. Not all workshops are permanently accessible; favor open days and exhibitions announced on the site.

Boppstrasse 42, 55118 Mainz

Apollo is the art school's new exhibition space in the Ollohof. Its large display cases make projects visible from the street, while a 90 m² room hosts up to six annual exhibitions of students, graduates and guests.

Am Taubertsberg 6, 55122 Mainz

The Higher School of Fine Arts regularly opens its workshops during Rundgang and public exhibitions. Painting, sculpture, media and theory intersect there; outside of events, check the conditions of access to the campus.

Hauptstrasse 17 -19, Gebäude 6333, 55120 Mainz

Fourteen municipal workshops occupy part of the former Mombach wagon factory. Two annual public tours allow you to meet artists and discover painting, sculpture, photography, installation and video in an industrial setting.

Kupferbergterrasse 15, 55116 Mainz

Beneath the former buildings of the sparkling house, the historic cellars preserve objects, posters and documents related to the commercial design and history of the site. The guided tour also reveals a spectacular underground architectural ensemble.

Reduced, Kasteler Museumsufer, 55252 Mainz-Kastel

On the right bank of the Rhine, the Castellum museum occupies the Reduit and documents Kastel through models, images and objects. This peripheral stage completes the reading of Mainz from the fortifications and the relations between the two banks.

Dagoberttstrasse 7, 55116 Mainz

In Altstadt, unarten combines a painting studio, a small gallery and small group classes. The works of Uschi Schmuck and guest artists show regional creation as close as possible to the work process.

Neubrunnenstrasse 8, 55116 Mainz

From Kunstverein Walpodenstrasse 21, this independent forum programs exhibitions, performances, films, music and editorial projects. The experimental and international spirit makes it a unique stage; the openings follow each project.

Schillerstrasse 11, 55116 Mainz

In the Schönborner Hof, the French Institute regularly hosts photography, visual arts, cinema and Franco-German meetings. The historic show offers an elegant setting for exhibitions; consult the cultural agenda for visible hanging.