Mannheim is a lively, open and cosmopolitan city. Art and culture is just as important here today as it was back in the days of Elector Theodor. Mannheim is also the economic and cultural centre of the Rhine-Neckar triangle, offering a successful blend of architectural monuments and new buildings, great shops and a lively cultural scene.

Mannheim, the secret capital of the Palatinate region, has always attracted artists and art enthusiasts throughout history. Today, the city continues to enjoy its reputation as a centre for art with an extensive range of cultural monuments.

Visitors will find a variety of cultural attractions at the city's numerous museums and galleries. The Regional Museum of Industrial Technology and the Reiss Engelhorn Museums are fascinating places to visit. The municipal art gallery presents modern paintings and sculptures. The Kunstverein art association, the planetarium and numerous galleries round off the selection.