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While there are many fine historical sites in Cologne, you should certainly make a point of visiting some of Cologne's many art galleries and museums during your holiday.  The art galleries in Cologne offer a variety of exhibitions, ranging from major international installations to unknown local artists.  Cologne is also home to Art Cologne, the world's oldest art fair.  Taking the time to plan out visits to galleries is worthwhile, or perhaps you wish to plan a holiday for Art Cologne in April.  Do keep in mind that many galleries and museums are closed on Mondays.

If you are more interested in browsing art than buying, do make time to visit at least a few of Cologne's many art museums.  The Museum Ludwig has an impressive and comprehensive collection of 20th century art, especially works by Pablo Picasso.  Additions to the collection have been frequent, particularly of contemporary pieces, often purchased within months of their creation.  Travelling exhibitions are common.

The Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud has a world-renowned collection of Medieval and Northern Renaissance paintings.  The Museum of East Asian Art offers a wide-ranging collection of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean pieces with regularly changing exhibits.  Finally, a new museum, the Kolumba, offers an expansive collection of religious art, both historical and modern, in an amazing display space.  Cologne is also home to an excellent collection of Roman art works, as well as an impressive Museum of the Applied Arts.

One of Cologne's more interesting art spaces is the Artothek.  The Artothek offers diverse exhibitions, and interestingly, the ability to borrow works of art for a short time for a small membership fee.  When visiting Cologne, the Artothek is an excellent place to begin your exploration of Cologne's art galleries.  The space serves not only as a sort of lending library for modern art, but also as a central information repository for the Cologne art scene.

There are more than one hundred independent art galleries in Cologne, creating a wide diversity of art spaces, some focused on specific types of work and others offering a wider range.  Galleries in Cologne focus on art from around the world and offer both older and contemporary works.  The Galerie Michael Werner has been a focus of the Cologne art scene since 1969, and remains so.  This gallery offers both modern masterworks and older pieces.  The Galerie Binz & Krämer offers contemporary art exhibits including painting, prints, and photography.  Fans of art photography may want to explore the well-established In Focus Galerie, founded in 1989.  In Focus offers both contemporary and vintage photography in a wide variety of styles.  Specific exhibitions are common in Cologne's art galleries, and you may find that you can see works of particular interest during your Cologne holiday.

If you are in Cologne during Art Cologne, this is an ideal way to explore the offerings of many art galleries in Cologne.  More than 180 galleries will present work, including paintings, sculptures, works on paper, and installation art at the international fair.  Most of Cologne's most prominent galleries do participate in the large art fair, selling works of art and publicizing their galleries.  Cologne is a major European art centre, and as such, many of Cologne's galleries participate in multiple art fairs each year, so you may be able to explore the breadth of artwork offered closer to home than you expect.