Coburg Museum Night — Night of Treasures
20th Anniversary: A whole night through the treasures of Coburg's museums — Veste, Ehrenburg, Hofgarten
About Museum Night Coburg
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Coburg, the Residence City of Treasures
Coburg in northern Upper Franconia (Bavaria) is considered one of the cities with the most museums in Germany. The history of the former residence of the Dukes of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha has left behind an extraordinary tradition of collecting: The Veste Coburg with its world-famous glass and weapons collections, Ehrenburg Palace with its princely living rooms, the Natural History Museum, the Doll Museum, and several smaller houses together form a unique ensemble.
The Idea of the Museum Night
Since 2006, all these houses have opened their doors together once a year for a single night — from 6 p.m. to midnight. With a single ticket, visitors can move between the houses, take part in special guided tours, listen to concerts, experience performances, and discover works that otherwise slumber in storage.
20th Anniversary 2026: 'Night of Treasures'
For the 20th anniversary on September 12, 2026, the curatorial team has chosen the motto 'Night of Treasures'. The collections are deliberately staged to highlight their most precious pieces — magical places, valuable collections, unique light and music installations, well-known jewels, and hidden gems.
A Night for Strolling
The concept invites you to stroll: between the houses, by shuttle bus, through the illuminated Hofgarten at night, past open-air installations. Artists are present, new perspectives are enabled, and amazement and celebration are continuous. A format that makes Coburg's cultural landscape tangible as a coherent experience once a year.
Organizers
The organizer of the Museum Night is the Coburger Landesstiftung, which manages most of Coburg's museums. Tickets are sold through the advance booking system Reservix.
Museum Night Coburg — edition 2026
The 2026 edition marks the 20th anniversary of the Coburg Museum Night. On Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 6 PM to midnight, Coburg's museums will present themselves together under the motto 'Night of Treasures.' Special treasures from the collections will be showcased — from the Veste's world-renowned glass collection and armory to the princely living rooms in Ehrenburg Palace.
The night will be accompanied by specially developed light and sound installations, concerts in historic rooms, artistic interventions, and special tours of areas not normally accessible. Shuttle buses connect the individual houses. The organizer is the Coburger Landesstiftung.
Programme Museum Night Coburg 2026
Program 2026 — 'Night of Treasures'
The complete program for the 20th Coburg Museum Night will be announced on the official website museumsnacht-coburg.de. The following houses traditionally participate and will also present their own program in 2026:
- Veste Coburg — Art collections with glass collection, armory, print room
- Ehrenburg Palace — Princely living rooms and palace church
- Hofgarten — Open-air light installations
- Natural History Museum Coburg — Collections on geology, paleontology, and zoology
- Doll Museum Coburg
- other smaller houses and special institutions
What awaits visitors
- Special guided tours focusing on the 'treasures' of each collection
- Artistic light installations — indoors and in the Hofgarten
- Musical performances in historic rooms
- Encounters with curators and conservators
- Family and children's programs in individual houses
Shuttle Service
Regular shuttle buses between Veste Coburg, Ehrenburg Palace, and the other houses — included in the combined ticket.
Highlights Museum Night Coburg 2026
- 20th Anniversary Edition — 'Night of Treasures'
- All major Coburg museums with a single combined ticket
- Veste Coburg with glass collection and art chamber
- Ehrenburg Palace with princely living rooms
- Hofgarten with open-air light installations
- Continuous operation from 6 PM to 12 AM
Prices Museum Night Coburg 2026
Combined ticket from €13 (advance booking via Reservix). The ticket is valid for all participating houses and for the shuttle buses between the venues. Discounts for students and severely disabled persons. Children under 14 accompanied by adults are usually free.
Practical information — Museum Night Coburg
Getting There
Coburg is located in northern Bavaria, near the border with Thuringia. By car via the A73 (Suhl–Nuremberg, Coburg exit). By train: ICE and regional connections at Coburg station (ICE route Berlin–Munich). From the station to the market square is approx. 1.2 km on foot.
Tickets
Combined ticket from €13 (advance booking). Available via reservix.de and at the box offices of the participating houses on the evening of the event. One ticket is valid for all houses as well as for the shuttle buses between the venues.
Shuttle Service
Regular shuttle buses run between Veste Coburg, Ehrenburg Palace, the Natural History Museum, and the other houses during the event — included in the combined ticket.
On Site
Café and snack options in several museums. Sturdy footwear and warm clothing are recommended — Veste Coburg is located on a hill, and the wind can be chilly at night.
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Where it takes place Museum Night Coburg
Veste Coburg, Schloss Ehrenburg, Hofgarten und weitere Museen