The Botanical Garden of the Heinrich-Heine University is situated in the south of Düsseldorf at the Himmelgeister Rheinbogen (bend in the Rhine). As a research facility, it is not only dedicated to research and teaching, but also open to visitors throughout the year and offers a wide range of events including exhibitions, expert guided tours and lectures.

The Hall of Flame Fire Museum is a fascinating tribute to the history of firefighting showcasing an extensive collection of fire equipment and memorabilia, which traces the evolution of firefighting from the 19th century to the present day. Visitors can explore vintage fire trucks, helmets, and gear, as well as interactive exhibits that highlight the challenges and advancements in firefighting techniques over the years. The museum also features displays dedicated to notable fires in history and the brave firefighters who responded to them.

Added in early 2002 as the second main pillar of the Kunstsammlung and accommodating contemporary art was the Ständehaus am Kaiserteich, until 1988 the seat of the Parliament of North Rhine-Westphalia. Four wings with continuous arcades surround the building’s central public area, a spacious plaza. The creative treatment of this representative building in the Historicist style (1876-80) by the Munich architectural office of Kiessler + Partner created a modern museum building with a striking glaze domed roof which shapes the building’s aesthetic and at the same time spans an expansive sculpture garden located on the uppermost level. Together, a flexible hall for temporary exhibitions in the ground floor level and the upper galleries comprise more than 5300 m² of surface area. Installations and artist’s rooms are an important focus of the Kunstsammlung, an area which has been expanded continuously in recent years.