The exhibition is dedicated to the colourful and diverse collecting that many people have been passionate about since childhood. Thimbles, Pokémon cards, gemstones, beer mats, clocks, fossils, porcelain figurines, matchboxes - the list goes on and on.

We show the diversity of collecting in our display cases and the people behind the coveted objects: Why is it precisely these things that someone collects? How did the passion begin and how do you organise your collection in your own home?

The exhibition was inspired by Ferdinand Franz Wallraf and his diverse collections, which still characterise Cologne's museum landscape today. The Cologne City Museum is also dedicating an exhibition to Wallraf's passion for collecting.

The digital part of "Collect! What we collect" is being organised in cooperation with the Cologne City Museum: Pictures of the private collection can be posted on Instagram and thus become part of the digital exhibition.

Admission

You can also visit the exhibition without a library card. Admission is free!

Opening hours

Monday to Friday from 9 to midnight

Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 21