Museum of Applied Arts (MAKK)

A museum of design and applied arts in the city centre – from medieval craftsmanship to modern furniture and design.

The Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK) is devoted to applied art and design. It shows what shapes people in their design and outward expression – from jewellery and porcelain to furniture, fashion and architecture.

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At a glance

Focus: applied art and design
Location: city centre, near the cathedral and Minorite Church
Collection: craftsmanship from the Middle Ages to the present
Highlight: an important 20th-century design collection

From craft to design

The MAKK spans medieval craftsmanship, jewellery, porcelain and furniture through to modern product design. Its collection on 20th-century design history is internationally renowned in particular. A stimulating museum for everyone who loves design and everyday culture.