The “piece of cake” in Frankfurt’s Old Town houses the Frankfurt Museum of Modern Art (Museum für Moderne Kunst or MMK). The distinctive building got its nickname from locals because of its shape, which resembles a slice of cake. Inside are works by some of the most famous artists from the 1960s to today, including Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Francis Bacon, among others.
Inside, the museum walls slant at strange angles and narrow staircases branch off in different directions. The quirky design is the work of architect Hans Hollein. Tour the interior of the building to take in the architecture as well as the art itself.
There’s a large collection of pop art. Admire We Rose Up Slowly, a famous work by Roy Lichtenstein that resembles a drawing out of a comic strip. Andy Warhol’s Brillo Box is here too. This wooden “sculpture” resembles a cardboard box used to ship Brillo soap. See pieces from other modern artists including Robert Rauschenberg, a neo-Dadaist.
Works from some of the world’s best emerging artists are on display in the contemporary exhibits. See video art and large-scale installations.
The MMK’s collection expands across the street to the Zollamt. The former customs office now contains temporary exhibits of works from the past decade by largely unknown or up-and-coming young artists.
Join a guided tour to gain deeper insight into the meaning behind the artwork. Tours are run in English on Saturday afternoons. Check the museum’s official website for details of guided tours and temporary exhibitions.
Walk to the Museum of Modern Art from the main train station in Frankfurt’s Old Town. If you plan to drive, there's parking available for a fee in a garage on the street, although this fills up quickly on weekdays.
The museum is closed on Mondays. There’s a small fee for admission. Children under six get in free.
