Plan your visit and buy your online ticket!
Buy your ticket online and save the waiting time at the box office. You can also book guided tours, courses and tastings in advance, choose your preferred time and plan your visit with peace of mind.
Questions & answers about your visit can be found here.
Opening hours
Monday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. *
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
*Note:
Closed on Mondays from November 4 to 18, 2024 and from January 13 to March 31, 2025
Christmas & New Year
Closed December 24 and 25
New Year's Eve 10.00 - 16.00
New Year's Day 10.00 - 18.00
Last admission one hour before closing. The production ends approx. 30 minutes before the museum closes.
Entry fees
| adults | 16,50 € (Mon-Fri) 18,00 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Children / pupils up to 18 years | 9,50 € (Mon-Fri) 11.00 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Family ticket*** | 42,50 € (Mon-Fri) 47.00 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Trainees / students | 13.00 € (Mon-Fri) 14.00 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Seniors aged 65 and over | 15,00 € (Mon-Fri) 16.00 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| People with disabilities** | 10.50 € (Mon-Fri) 12.00 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
* Children under 6 years are free
** Accompanying persons with B-card free
*** 2 adults and own children up to 18 years included
Group tickets
Discounts for groups of 15 or more
| adults | 16,00 € (Mon-Fri) 17,50 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Children / pupils up to 18 years | 9,00 € (Mon-Fri) 10,50 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Apprentices / students | 12,50 € (Mon-Fri) 13.50 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| Seniors aged 65 and over | 14,50 € (Mon-Fri) 15,50 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
| People with disabilities** | 10.00 € (Mon-Fri) 11.50 € (Sat, Sun & public holidays) |
* Children under 6 years are free
** Accompanying persons with B-card free
*** 2 adults and own children up to 18 years included
Tickets & vouchers
You can book all offers in advance in our ticket store. Choose your preferred time. Visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon, when there are usually fewer guests in the house.
A sweet gift: buy and give away vouchers for admission to the Chocolate Museum. With a voucher, you can go straight to the exhibition entrance and don't have to wait at the day ticket desk.
Give the gift of chocolate experiences: Secure sweet experiences now and choose from our range of courses and tastings later.
Approach
The Chocolate Museum Cologne is easy to find, it is conveniently located on the banks of the Rhine in Cologne's old town, at the top of the Rheinauhafen.
The best way to get here is on foot. Coming from the old town and the cathedral, walk upstream along the banks of the Rhine in a southerly direction. You will pass the jetties and walk straight towards us. From the Cologne gauge - below the Deutzer Bridge - it is still about 500 meters.
The Malakoff Tower, which stands directly in front of the museum, serves as a prominent landmark. You can already see the chocolate fountain from a distance.
By car
Take the Rheinuferstraße, which is called Holzmarkt at the level of the Chocolate Museum.
Our address is "Am Schokoladenmuseum 1a". Many navigation systems do not recognize this address, so we recommend that you enter either "Holzmarkt" or "Rheinauhafen".
Parking
You can park in the immediate vicinity of the museum, e.g. in the underground parking garage "Rheinauhafen". There are three entrances on Rheinuferstraße, one near the south bridge, another near the streetcar crossing in the "Luther" law firm building and at the Bayenturm near the harbor office (Harry-Blum-Platz). The underground parking garage is very long, drive to the end of the red area and use the last staircase 1.01. There is an elevator at staircase 1.03. Prices and opening hours can be found here.
Further parking garages are located in the Hotel "Maritim" and under the Heumarkt. A short (500 m) walk along the banks of the Rhine leads from there to the Chocolate Museum.
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With the chocolate express train
Make your trip to the Cologne Chocolate Museum a special experience - with the "SCHOKO-Express" from Wolters Bimmelbahn.
The "SCHOKO-Express" departs daily every 30 minutes from Cologne Cathedral - Burgmauer (next to KölnTourismus) through the old town, along the banks of the Rhine to the Chocolate Museum. There you can interrupt the journey and visit the Chocolate Museum. After your visit to the museum, you can take the "Chocolate Express" through the upper Old Town back to Cologne Cathedral.
Departure times:
Cologne Cathedral-Burgmauer stop: from 09.45 - 17.45 (Mon-Fri), 18.15 (Fri+Sat), every 30 minutes
Chocolate Museum stop: from 10.10 a.m. - 6.10 p.m. (Mon-Fri), 6.40 p.m. (Fri+Sat), every 30 minutes
By boat
Combine your visit to the Chocolate Museum with a panoramic cruise on the KölnTourist passenger boat.
Our combination ticket can be booked again from April!
With the double-decker convertible bus
With the double-decker convertible bus from CityTour Cologne, the city tour becomes an experience. Simply get off at the Chocolate Museum and get on again.
By bus and train
This bus line connects the Chocolate Museum to the light rail network, linking the Chlodwigplatz, Ubiering and Heumarkt stops. Numerous streetcar lines run there.
By cab
Directly in front of the Chocolate Museum on Rheinuferstraße, which is called Holzmarkt in this area, there is a cab stop called "Schokoladenmuseum". If you do not find a cab there, please contact one of Cologne's cab centers:
Taxiruf Köln on 0221-2882 or Taxi17 on 0221-170000.
By rickshaw
Cologne's first rickshaw stop is located directly in front of the Chocolate Museum on the historic swing bridge. The rickshaw drivers provide information about the sights along the way during the exciting ride. If there is no rickshaw waiting for passengers in front of the Chocolate Museum, you can find more information at www.perpedalo.de .
Questions & Answers
Where can I buy tickets for the Chocolate Museum?
No queuing at the box office. Secure your online ticket in our online store, then you can go straight to the exhibition entrance. Book a guided tour, a course or a tasting directly.
Tickets are available in our webshop.
You can also visit the museum at off-peak times in the early morning or late afternoon, when there are fewer visitors to the Chocolate Museum.
Where can I buy tickets for guided tours?
Tickets for guided tours are best booked directly with your online ticket before your visit via our online webshop. On a few days there are remaining places on site at the museum ticket office.
When is the Chocolate Museum open?
The Chocolate Museum is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00! Last admission one hour before closing time. Production ends approx. 30 minutes before the museum closes.
Note: Closed on Mondays from January to the end of March and in November. Please also note our changed opening hours during carnival!
Opening hours during the Christmas period:
Closed on December 24 and 25!
Open on New Year's Eve from 10:00 to 16:00!
Open on New Year's Day from 10:00 to 18:00!
Can I hand in my wardrobe?
Our staff will be happy to collect your wardrobe in the foyer. The fee is €1.50 and €5.00 for the family box. There are no lockers.
Is it possible to return tickets that have already been purchased?
There is no right of withdrawal or return for tickets with a fixed validity date. Our general terms and conditions apply.
Does the Chocolate Museum have house rules?
We warmly welcome you to our house and wish you a pleasant stay. We have summarized detailed information about your stay in our house rules.
To the house rules of the Chocolate Museum.
Who is the owner of the Chocolate Museum?
The Chocolate Museum is privately owned by the founding Imhoff family. It is self-supporting and economically independent - an exceptional phenomenon in the museum world.
The Chocolate Museum is run by Annette Imhoff and Dr. Christian Imhoff.
What age is a visit suitable for children?
We are a family-friendly museum and are happy to welcome all chocolate fans, young and old, to our museum. Our offers are particularly suitable for different age groups. Our family tours are suitable for children from pre-school age. We offer courses for children from the age of 8, but children up to the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The Maître course can be booked for chocolate fans aged 16 and over.
Can children go to the museum alone?
Children aged 12 and over can also visit the Chocolate Museum on their own. But it's even better as a shared experience with friends or family.
Is the Chocolate Museum barrier-free?
All of the museum's exhibition rooms, the CHOCOLAT Grand Café and the CHOCOLAT Shop are barrier-free. Level paths to the museum, ramps and three elevators enable people with walking disabilities to experience the museum in its entirety without having to overcome any obstacles.
How long does a visit to the Chocolate Museum take?
You can spend several hours in the Chocolate Museum. It is also a wonderful excursion destination in Cologne and is perfect for family outings in any weather. You can add a guided tour, a course or a tasting session to your visit. Book your time slot ticket in our webshop.
The tour of the exhibition lasts 1 to 2 hours, depending on your interests and curiosity.
Is there a restaurant in the museum?
Yes, sweet dreams come true at the CHOCOLAT Grand Café!
Indulge yourself with delicious cake and chocolate specialties in the Panorama Restaurant. We offer hot drinking chocolates, chocolate cakes, fondants au chocolat, fresh waffles, chocolate fondues, various sweet and savory crêpes, salads - nothing is left to be desired here. When the weather is nice, enjoy the view of the Rhine from the terrace or end your day in the "Hafenterrasse" beer garden.
What payment options are available?
We accept EC cards and all major credit cards as well as cash at the box office.
Online tickets, courses, guided tours and tastings can be conveniently purchased in advance via our online booking system. Payment can be made by PayPal, PayPal Express, ApplePay, GooglePay, Klarna or credit card.
How can I redeem vouchers from the Chocolate Museum?
Our online offer vouchers have a numerical code, which must be entered in the online store shopping cart. Simply select your preferred date in the webshop. These vouchers cannot be redeemed at the box office.
Admission vouchers purchased at the box office and our online admission vouchers have a scannable code. This can be redeemed directly at the entrance to the Chocolate Museum. You do not have to queue at the box office.
Another option is our jewelry vouchers in postcard format. With these vouchers, you can go directly to the entrance of the exhibition.
Our visitor service will be happy to advise you. Contact us at service@schokoladenmuseum.de.
When is the last admission to the museum?
Last admission is at 5 p.m., one hour before closing time! The production ends at 17:30, 30 minutes before the museum closes.
Are dogs allowed?
The Chocolate Museum is also a food-producing company, so dogs are not allowed in the museum. Dogs are welcome on the terrace of the CHOCOLAT Grand Café.
What parking options are there?
Parking is possible in the immediate vicinity of the museum, e.g. in the underground parking garage "Rheinauhafen". There are three entrances on Rheinuferstraße, one near the south bridge, another near the streetcar crossing in the "Luther" law firm building and at the Bayenturm near the harbor office (Harry-Blum-Platz). The underground parking garage is very long, drive to the end of the red area and use the last staircase 1.01. There is an elevator at staircase 1.03. Prices and opening hours can be found here.
Further parking garages are located in the Hotel "Maritim" and under the Heumarkt. A short (500 m) walk along the banks of the Rhine leads from there to the museum.
Subject to change!