Museum building designs

Museum buildings designs and architects

e-architect select museum building designs from around the World. Discover architecture projects information, news and pictures of the best new building designs globally.

We feature the best new tourist attractions and cultural buildings around the world. Find photos of major modern architectural examples across the globe.

Museum Bayerische Geschichte, Regensburg

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Museum Bayerische Geschichte, Regensburg

The new Museum of Bavarian history is a didactic sculpture in urban space narrating the past and future, rooted in the traditions of the preceding and coming generations.

Bavarian History Museum, Regensburg Building

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Bavarian History Museum, Regensburg Building

The architecture of the complex cultural museum / Bavariathek the city of Regensburg is projected to be the city with the intention, a city that is a place of passage, the self-generating life is excellent (Walter Benjamin, The Arcades factory).

Morgan Library and Museum Access Design

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Morgan Library and Museum Access Design

This photograph shows the Renzo Piano façade of the Morgan Library and Museum, the architect’s first New York City project where disability access was a major priority. The Morgan is arguably the most influential art and cultural collection in the United States.

German Steam Locomotive Museum: Neuenmarkt

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German Steam Locomotive Museum: Neuenmarkt

The German Steam Locomotive Museum in Neuenmarkt, Upper Franconia, opens its new exhibition, designed by ATELIER BRÜCKNER. A clear, straightforward design accentuates and structures a range of exhibits saturated with the history of railway technology.

Design Museum Holon: Ron Arad Tel Aviv

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The building shows exhibitions about Israeli design, and on our visit was showing bathing suits and related designs. The structure is located on the edge of the traditional city centre, in a cultural quarter which is yet to complete.

Israel Museum Jerusalem Building

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The museum was founded in 1965 using the concept of a cluster of pavilions set on a hill, like an Arabian village. James oversaw a $100m renewal project using Jamie Carpenter (USA) to design new entry buildings and a ‘Route of Passage’ underground access ramp and local architects Zvi and Meira to rework the existing galleries.

American Folk Art Museum – MoMA New York

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American Folk Art Museum - MoMA New York

MoMA has agreed to re-examine an earlier decision and “provide a clear rationale” for potentially tearing down the former American Folk Art Museum, which is located next door to the Museum of Modern Art.

Museum of Handcraft Paper: Yunnan Building

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Museum of Handcraft Paper, Yunnan Development, China Building, Chinese Architecture, Architect Museum of Handcraft Paper, China Chinese Exhibition Space – design by Trace Architecture Office 9 May 2013 Handcraft Paper Exhibition Space Design: Trace Architecture Office Location: Gaoligong, Yunnan Province, China Museum of Handcraft Paper The Museum is located close to a village at the … Read more

Lenbachhaus Museum Munich building design

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Lenbachhaus Museum Munich building design

A ceremony has been held today, attended by German Culture Minister, Mrs Wanka; the Mayor of Munich, Mr Ude; Lord Foster and Dr Helmut Friedl, Director of the Lenbachhaus Museum, to mark the completion of a major project to transform the experience for visitors.

National Maritime Museum Tianjin Building

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National Maritime Museum in Tianjin design entry

National Maritime Museum, China: Tianjin architecture competition entry design by Holm Architecture Office + Archiland International. HAO and AI, along with three other teams, have been invited to participate in this Chinese contest.

Wood Sculpture Museum: China Building

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MAD Architects unveiled the completed China Wood Sculpture Museum located in Harbin, China. The 200-meter long building, sheathed in metal, sits nestled in a densely residential area, adding a cultural and surreal essence to the surrounding urban context