Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is an art museum at Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 30/32 in Stuttgart, with a collection spanning from the 14th century to the present. Its mix of painting, sculpture and graphic art makes it a rewarding stop for anyone exploring the city’s museums.
- Location: Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 30/32, 70173 Stuttgart
- Regular hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Monday
- Admission: collection admission is free on Wednesdays
What to expect at Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is a museum with a collection that covers several centuries and artistic forms. Founded in 1843 as the Museum der Bildenden Künste by King Wilhelm I of Württemberg, it has developed into a place to explore painting, sculpture and graphic art from the 14th century to the present.
The address is Konrad-Adenauer-Straße 30/32, 70173 Stuttgart. If you’re planning a broader city itinerary, the guide to one day in Stuttgart from Urachplatz to the centre offers another way to organize your time.
Collections and architecture
The Staatsgalerie collection spans from the 14th century to the present and includes painting, sculpture and graphic art. That range gives you a reason to move between different periods and media rather than focusing on a single type of work.
A free media guide is available on a smartphone at the museum, at home or elsewhere. Its content includes “The Poetics of Sight” and a guide to Early Renaissance painting in Venice featuring Carpaccio and Bellini. For another museum visit, the Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg is also part of the city’s cultural landscape.
Planning tickets and visit time
Collection admission is free on Wednesdays, according to the City of Stuttgart.
Opening hours
- Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday to Sunday: 10:00–17:00
- Thursday: 10:00–20:00
- Monday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Registered individual visitors and groups can visit at special times on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday through Sunday: 09:00–10:00 and 17:00–19:00. Hours and admission details can change, so check the City of Stuttgart’s official site before you go.
The free smartphone media guide can help you follow collection themes, including its material on Venetian Early Renaissance painting. You can access it at the museum or before your visit.
How do you get from Urachplatz to Staatsgalerie Stuttgart?
From Hotel Astoria am Urachplatz, Staatsgalerie is about a 19-minute walk or a 6-minute drive. The museum is also about a 12-minute walk from Stuttgart’s main railway station.
For public transport, the Staatsoper Stuttgart visitor information recommends bus 40 or 42 to the Staatsgalerie stop, followed by about a 6-minute walk. It notes that this route is not barrier-free.
Another option is U5, U6, U7, U12 or U15 to Charlottenplatz, then about an 8-minute walk to the museum. Charlottenplatz is described as an easier approach than the Staatsgalerie stop, which is on the other side of Gerhard-Müller-Platz.
The City of Stuttgart says the relocated Staatsgalerie Stadtbahn stop has platforms accessible by elevators, as well as stairs and escalators. If you’re using transit, check the relevant operator’s information before setting out. For more ideas on arranging stops in Stuttgart, see the Stuttgart day-route guide.
FAQs
What can you see at Staatsgalerie Stuttgart?
The collection includes painting, sculpture and graphic art from the 14th century to the present. A free smartphone media guide covers topics including “The Poetics of Sight.”
Is admission to Staatsgalerie Stuttgart free?
Admission to the collection is free on Wednesdays.
Is Staatsgalerie Stuttgart closed on Mondays?
The museum is closed on Mondays. Check its official information before your visit in case hours have changed.
Which public transport stop is easiest for the museum?
Charlottenplatz is described as an easier approach than the Staatsgalerie stop. From Charlottenplatz, the walk to the museum is about 8 minutes.