A quiet oasis in the middle of the city, when the Palmengarten is too expensive and Grüneburg park…read moretoo full go here. Plants from around the world, herb gardens, poisonous plants and plenty of walks and secluded seating for an occasional rest up.

There is no permanent collection here at the Schirn, which is great because you pretty much never…read moreknow what you're going to get. Two big exhibits when I visited. First off, the mirror in the outside lobby was very cool. I liked the infinity reflections which made for a great selfie and some fun images. Neat! "Diorama" was thought provoking and different. It was neat think "Hey, I've seen this before" because the Mark Dion exhibit was also going on at the Boston Contemporary Art Museum that I saw last month. The second exhibit was "Glanz Und Elend" (Splendor and Misery in the Weimar Republic). Political and social tensions during the years after the First World War. A little shocking, a little depressing, a lot interesting. All told, well worth the admission. I'm glad I made this one of my art stops in Frankfurt!

One of the main art institutions in Frankfurt showcasing diverse exhibitions from a certain artist…read moreor labeled under a certain topic. Since it's an exhibition hall and not a museum, it shows artworks for a certain period of time without actually owning artworks. The building is located in the city center and has been built during the 80's but still looks contemporary and modern because of its simple and minimalistic design. Descriptions of artworks and even the toilet signs are printed on white walls so they look like typographic art. Exhibitions are well organized and range from mid-century paintings to contemporary installation arts and photography. It may be difficult to get to see an interesting exhibition while visiting the city but city residents can always choose to see what they are interested in. Entrance fees are moderate with rebates for groups, students and seniors. Car parking during the day is difficult because of its central location but always possible at the Dom/Römer garage.

I enjoyed my time here very much. I usually prefer to be outdoors, in a sculpture garden or…read morehiking, not so much in a museum. Unless there is something special that sets it apart from the usual modern art/portrait/natural history type of experience. I was ready to be inside and warm, and I was ready to see something new, so the Film Museum seemed like a good choice. There are several floors of exhibits spanning the history of moving images. From the very first to the very recent, I was delighted with the interactive exhibits and tidbits of information I gleaned while walking around. Special appreciation goes to the team that made the montage of film clips that I saw on the upper floor. That took a lot of work - it flowed together and had theme, the sound turned up on one of several scenes that might be taking place at any given moment on the wrap around screens. Truly, great job. Likewise with the Ardman montage - I simply couldn't stop watching. Speaking of which, the collection up there was wonderful. I loved seeing the clay models, and the sets with all the small props. I especially liked the characters that were on the walls - these should have been for sale! If they had been I'd have several sheep in my living room right this minute. If you're like me and you only wander in from outside when there is something out of the ordinary to see, then let yourself wander here.

I only spent half a day in Frankfurt but of course this movie geek had to visit the Deutsches…read moreFilmmuseum for the majority of my few hours in the city -- and it was worth every second! This isn't the best museum I've ever been to, but there are some pretty sweet pieces here that earn the museum a 5 star rating: 1. there's the original CINEMA sign that was used in "Inglourious Basterds" and 2. they have an amazing collection of original vintage film cameras! Movie nerd nirvana! The museum itself is small and spread out over a few levels. There are exhibits celebrating all aspects of filmmaking from acting, sound editing and projection to visual effects, lighting and the narrative of film. The exhibits have English guides too so no worries if you aren't fluent in the German language. The highlight will undoubtedly be the temporary exhibition. They change often but make sure you see the special exhibit during your visit, whatever it may be. There's a very cool, very sleek and very German cafe in the lobby. It's filled with other movie fans so it's a fantastic place to people watch and start up a conversation.