Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg - Building Photos

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum (Germanic National Museum) sits in a former convent fronted by modern structures designed by architects Sep Ruf then ME DI UM. The collection, focused on Germanic art and decorative arts, is the largest in Germany. The approach to the museum is along the Avenue of Human Rights sculpture columns (1993) by Dani Karavan.

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Postwar facade & newer arched entrance hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Arched entrance hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Postwar facade at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Avenue of Human Rights sculpture by Dani Karavan from Israel at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Postwar facade (1960s) & newer arched entrance hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany. Architect: Sep Ruf then ME DI UM.Arched entrance hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany. Architect: ME DI UM.Postwar facade (1960s) at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany. Architect: Sep Ruf.Avenue of Human Rights sculpture (1993) by Dani Karavan from Israel at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Avenue of Human Rights sculpture columns with world languages at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Former Carthusian monastery which served as Germanisches Nationalmuseum since 1857. Nuremberg, Germany.Original monastery building of Germanisches Nationalmuseum plus Avenue of Human Rights sculpture plus Frauentor gate beyond. Nuremberg, Germany.Detail of one of Avenue of Human Rights sculpture columns at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Avenue of Human Rights sculpture columns with world languages at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Former Carthusian monastery which served as Germanisches Nationalmuseum since 1857. Nuremberg, Germany.Original monastery building of Germanisches Nationalmuseum plus Avenue of Human Rights sculpture plus Frauentor gate beyond. Nuremberg, Germany.Detail of one of Avenue of Human Rights sculpture columns at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Frauentor gate with monastery building of Germanisches Nationalmuseum & Avenue of Human Rights sculptures. Nuremberg, Germany.Crest on Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Skylight on Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Pre-war entrance at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Frauentor gate with monastery building of Germanisches Nationalmuseum & Avenue of Human Rights sculptures. Nuremberg, Germany.Crest on Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Skylight on Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Pre-war entrance at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Pre-war entrance at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Plaza beside Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Entrance Hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Entrance Hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Pre-war entrance at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Plaza beside Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Entrance Hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany. Architect: ME DI UM.Entrance Hall at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Courtyard of older monastery buildings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Symbolic Germania figure painting by Philpp Veit at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Gallery of paintings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Gallery of early Germanic paintings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Courtyard of older monastery buildings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Symbolic Germania figure painting (1848) by Philpp Veit at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Gallery of paintings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Gallery of early Germanic paintings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Late Gothic paintings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Angel woodcarvings from Germany & Austria at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Collection of metalwork at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Sculpture gallery at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Late Gothic paintings at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Angel woodcarvings (c1750) from Germany & Austria at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Collection of metalwork at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Sculpture gallery at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Collection of aquamanili hand washing ewers which gained use in Germany in Middle Ages after Crusaders returned with concept at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Collection of silver & porcelain at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Collection of modern chairs at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Antique bone combs at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Collection of aquamanili hand washing ewers which gained use in Germany in Middle Ages after Crusaders returned with concept at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Collection of silver & porcelain at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Collection of modern chairs at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.Antique bone combs at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.
Pilgrim's garb of Stephan Praun III prob. Spanish at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.


Pilgrim's garb of Stephan Praun III (c1571) prob. Spanish at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Nuremberg, Germany.


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