Svenja John, NOKOMIS brooch, Berlin, 2010
Foto: DetlefSchumacher.com, Svenja John, NOKOMIS brooch, Berlin, 2010

The fascination of jewelry. 7000 years of jewelry art at the MAKK

Event location

Köln, Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln

Dates

Next date:03.09.2025
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Time

Start:10:00
End:18:00

The Museum of Applied Arts Cologne (MAKK) is presenting "Fascination Jewelry. 7000 Years of Jewelry Art at the MAKK", the MAKK presents the highlights of its impressive jewelry collection in an exhibition for the first time. With 370 selected exhibits from 7000 years of jewelry history, including ancient gems and contemporary works, the exhibition not only sheds light on the historical development, but also on themes such as symbolism, luxury, identity and gender. Special emphasis is placed on pieces of jewelry from antiquity, the Middle Ages and the Renaissance as well as the 19th century, one of the richest eras of European fine jewelry.

The exhibition features masterpieces by renowned jewelry artists such as Lucien Falize, René Lalique and Peter Chang. A special highlight is the work of Cologne goldsmith Elisabeth Treskow, who donated her collection of antique gems and her own works to the MAKK. With her revival of the granulation technique, she had a decisive influence on modern jewelry art. The exhibition thus offers a multifaceted overview of the social and artistic significance of jewelry over the millennia.

Services - MuseumsCard offer

This offer includes admission to the exhibition "Fascination Jewelry. 7000 years of jewelry art at the MAKK" from 18 December 2024 to 24 August 2025 with the MuseumsCard Single for adults or the MuseumsCard Family. The MuseumsCard can also be used to visit any number of other museums in the city of Cologne on a total of two consecutive opening days. There is a free choice:

The MuseumsCard is also valid as a ticket on the first day of validity on public transport operated by VRS partner companies within the city of Cologne.

Important information about the event

  • Wednesday, 3 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Thursday, 4 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Friday, 5 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Saturday, 6 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Sunday, 7 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Tuesday, 9 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Wednesday, 10 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Thursday, 11 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
    Friday, 12 Sept 2025
    Start: 10:00
    End: 18:00
  • from 4,00 Euro per person

    from 2,00 Euro per person (reduced)

    MuseumsCard

    The MuseumsCard Single is available for one adult from 20.00 euros (online plus fees).

    The MuseumsCard Family is available for two adults and two children from 32.00 euros (online plus fees).

    The MuseumsCard entitles the holder to admission to the collections and special exhibitions of the municipal museums on two consecutive days.

    The ticket is only valid on the first day and only in the city of Cologne. With the family ticket, the ticket is valid for all four people.

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