Mannheim proved to be a magnet to artists and lovers of the arts right from the beginning. It has continued to nurture this reputation and nowadays offers visitors and townsfolk alike a comprehensive range of artistic diversions in the form of the Mannheim National Theatre, the Mannheim Rose Garden, the Old Fire Station and the many fringe arts venues. There are wonderful works of art and exhibitions on view in Mannheim's museums, such as the Reiss Museum, the Art Gallery (Kunsthalle) and the Regional Museum of Technology and Work (Landesmuseum für Technik und Kunst). Its many restaurants, cafes, pubs and clubs offer something for everyone.