Emden Museum Night

Concept of the Museum Night

Once a year, the Emden Museum Night opens all the city's important cultural institutions with free admission and a special programme curated specifically for the evening. Special guided tours, concerts in exhibition rooms, workshops with artists, film screenings, and performance contributions complement the regular exhibition offerings. The event is intended as an accessible introductory offer, aiming to attract people who might not visit museums regularly.

Participating Venues 2026

The focus is on the Kunsthalle Emden, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2026 with an extensive programme. In addition, the Ostfriesisches Landesmuseum, recipient of the prestigious German Museum Prize 2026, and other institutions such as the Bunker-Museum, the Johannes a Lasco Library, and the Pelzerhaus 11 will participate. The exact list of participating venues will be announced in advance.

Motto "Sternstunden"

The motto for 2026 is "Sternstunden" (Star Moments), connecting the idea of outstanding moments from each institution with the nocturnal character of the event. Programme items will relate to special exhibitions, collection highlights, and curatorial focuses of the year.

Integrated into a Festival Weekend

The Museum Night takes place concurrently with the three-day culinary festival Emden à la Carte (August 7-9, 2026) on the Neuen Markt. Together, both events form an attractive city weekend with culinary and cultural highlights. Day visitors from the region and overnight guests often combine the programme for a short break in Emden.