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4worldlovers: Since its establishment in 1817, the Städelschule has been known for teaching according to a distinct model of pedagogy that prioritizes artistic freedom and fosters artistic discourse through critical interaction with society. In order to protect its artistic and curricular autonomy, the Städelschule has chosen not to adopt the Bachelor-Master program of the Bologna model. Accordingly, an artistic degree is awarded at the end of the program rather than a diploma, bachelor's or master's degree...

The Faculty of Fine Arts consists of professors Monika Baer, Gerard Byrne, Benjamin Foerster-Baldenius, Judith Hopf, Hassan Khan, Tobias Rehberger, Willem de Rooij, and Haegue Yang. The Faculty of Art Theory and Art History consists of professors Daniel Birnbaum, Isabelle Graw, Philippe Pirotte, and rector Yasmil Raymond. In addition, the teaching is supplemented by a diverse selection of guest professorships and visiting artists and theorists...

The Städelschule offers a series of public programs each semester, which includes: Rundgang, Absolventenausstellung, Lectures, Portikus, and other projects....

At Städelschule research not only takes place in the studios and workshops where the students have the space and opportunity to explore critically both materials and forms. Furthermore, the Städelschule pursues an experimental research approach that directly links art to other disciplines through distinct projects, including programs such as the Institute for Art Criticism, Gasthof, The Frankfurt Prototype, and thematic Symposia...


We would like to thank the sponsors and long-time supporters of the Städelschule and Portikus, whose financial support makes possible not only studying Fine Arts but also further projects by guest artists and students of the Städelschule....

The Städelschule aims to increase the proportion of women and strongly encourages applications from qualified women - including those returning to work after parental leave. Likewise, the Städelschule is committed to anti-discriminatory measures in its personnel policy and is committed to increasing diversity among its staff. Furthermore, the Städelschule strives to create application and working conditions that are as barrier-free as possible.

Information about the vacant positions at the Städelschule and the application procedure can be found in the individual advertisements...

Nighty years – on March 28, 1933 former Städelschule’s Director Fritz Wichert received a letter issued by the Nazi Party, officially the National Socialist German Workers’ Party (NSDAP) that marked the beginning of a turning point in the history of Städelschule. It was the starting point of a series of dismissals and expulsions of employees considered political opponents of the Reich government and the implementation of the regime's so-called Gleichschaltung (Coordination), the process of Nazification and establishment of totalitarian control.

4worldlovers: All information regarding opening hours, ticket prices and many other helpful tips around your visit to the Städel Museum can be found here. Tickets are available in our online shop and at the ticket counter.


“Shifting Points of View” is an education initiative intended to support thinking and acting in a way that promotes democracy – through an ever-expanding art education programme.


Our free app offers with audio guides for special exhibitions and the Städel collection are the ideal companions for your visit to the museum.


In search of the legendary “Portrait of Dr Gachet”: The podcast series FINDING VAN GOGH traces the painting’s eventful history.


Our entertaining and diversified multimedia e-learning offer guides you through the history of art from 1750 to the present.

We offer all our visitors access to WiFi free of charge. Discover our digital offers for your visit to the Städel!

Private individuals, companies or foundations – anyone can contribute to the Städel Museum and help continue its history into the future.