Library

Visitors, academics, students and pupils have access to a holding of more than 50,000 works. This includes book, catalogues, journals and special publications on painting, sculpture and graphic arts, photography, posters and contemporary art. 

Please send an enquiry in advance by email to bibliothek@museum-folkwang.essen.de if you are interested in specific themes or artists from our collection.

Unfortunately, an online catalogue is currently not available for research purposes.
We ask for your understanding.

It is possible to view our books and catalogues after registration Tue–Fri between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

READING ROOM

The Museum library’s book holdings have been merged and are centrally accessible, directly from the entrance hall, in a bright reading and study room. This can also be used outside museum opening hours. It is also possible to view original graphic works and photographs.

OPENING HOURS
Tue to Fri 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DIFFERENT OPENING HOURS
The reading room will be closed at the following times:
13.02.25 | 2 – 3 p.m.
13.03.25 | 12:15 – 3:15 p.m.
16.03.25 | 2:30 – 5 p.m.
22.03.25 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
23.03 25 | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
13.05.25 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
10.06.25 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
08.07.25 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
14.10.25 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
11.11.25 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
09.12.25 | 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

VIEW OF GRAPHIC WORKS AND PHOTOGRAPHS
Thurdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. after registration

INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Librarian: Julia Brinkert
Kerstin Boettcher
T +49 201 8845 312
bibliothek@museum-folkwang.essen.de