The Dortmunder U is an outstanding center for art, culture, education and creative research in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. The former fermentation and storage tower of the Union brewery combines industrial heritage with contemporary use - an architectural symbol of the structural change in the region.
Today, the Dortmunder U is a lively building on seven floors that brings together art, science and social issues in an interactive way. In exhibitions, events and workshops, the various partner institutions encourage visitors to engage with topics such as digitalization, artificial intelligence, climate change, gender roles and youth culture. Visitors are not just observers, but active participants.
In addition to changing exhibitions of contemporary art, historical insights and international collaborations, the U is also a place of collaborative learning, inspiration and participation. Creative processes are encouraged and new perspectives are made possible - both analog and digital. With numerous offers for all age groups and backgrounds, the Dortmunder U fulfills its claim to be an open, accessible place for encounters, education and innovation.
A visit to the Dortmunder U is worthwhile not only because of its variety of content, but also because of its impressive architecture and spectacular media façade, which shines as a landmark over the city that can be seen from afar.
