International Museum Day Trier
Five Trier museums open their doors on May 17, 2026, with free admission
About Museum Day Trier
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The International Museum Day was initiated in 1977 by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and has taken place every year on the third Sunday in May since 1978. In Trier, which is one of Rhineland-Palatinate's most important museum cities with its UNESCO World Heritage sites, the event day has become a firm meeting point for locals, students, and day-trippers.
In 2026, the focus will be on five institutions, all within walking distance in the old town. The Rheinische Landesmuseum Trier presents its permanent exhibition "Römerzeit XXL" and invites visitors to an open mosaic workshop where adults and children can create their own mini-mosaics. The Stadtmuseum Simeonstift opens its collection on Trier's city history and offers short curatorial tours of the special exhibition. The Museum am Dom focuses on sacred art and liturgical treasures, while the Karl-Marx-Haus explores the biographical path of the philosopher born in Trier. Rare manuscripts and medieval prints can be seen in the Schatzkammer der Wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek.
In addition to free admission, the program includes numerous special tours, talks with restorers and curators, hands-on stations for families, and creative workshops. Many activities are specifically aimed at young visitors, introducing them to the collections in a playful way. Those who wish to visit multiple museums can easily travel from one museum to another using the public Trier Card offer.
The event day is part of a global initiative that brings together more than 35,000 museums in over 150 countries annually. For Trier, it is an opportunity to showcase the diversity of its cultural institutions and to attract people who might not typically visit a museum.
Museum Day Trier — edition 2026
The 2026 edition focuses on the five central city-center museums that have participated in the event for years. Free admission applies all day during the regular opening hours of the institutions. Key themes include Trier's Roman past, its medieval and modern city history, and the city's religious and intellectual traditions.
Families will find a rich program of hands-on activities – from the mosaic workshop to interactive stations. For adults, short curatorial tours are recommended, offering a concise introduction to the respective collections. Those who wish to visit multiple museums should plan their day with a rough itinerary in advance.
Programme Museum Day Trier 2026
The detailed program for 2026 will be communicated by the participating Trier museums in the spring of 2026. The structure follows the proven cornerstones of previous years:
- Rheinische Landesmuseum: Free admission to the permanent exhibition and the "Römerzeit XXL" show, open mosaic workshop for adults and children, short tours of selected collection parts.
- Stadtmuseum Simeonstift: Free admission, curatorial tours of the collection on Trier's city history and the current special exhibition.
- Museum am Dom: Free admission to the sacred art collection with tours of liturgical objects, sculptures, and panel paintings.
- Karl-Marx-Haus: Free admission to the birthplace, guided tours on Marx's biography and reception.
- Schatzkammer der Wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek: Presentation of selected manuscripts and early prints with short tours by specialist staff.
- Family and children's programs in all institutions.
Highlights Museum Day Trier 2026
- Free admission to five central museums in Trier's old town.
- Mosaic workshop at the Rheinische Landesmuseum as a tribute to the Roman past.
- Special tours and hands-on activities for families and young audiences.
Prices Museum Day Trier 2026
Admission to all five participating museums is free on May 17, 2026. Workshops and hands-on activities can be attended without prior registration; some may have on-site participant limits.
Practical information — Museum Day Trier
Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Admission: Admission to the five participating museums is free on this day.
Locations: Rheinisches Landesmuseum, Stadtmuseum Simeonstift, Museum am Dom, Karl-Marx-Haus, Schatzkammer der Wissenschaftlichen Bibliothek – all located in Trier's city center.
Getting there: Trier Hauptbahnhof (main train station), from there a 10-minute walk or a short city bus ride to the old town. Parking is available in city center parking garages.
Program: Special tours, mosaic workshop at the Rheinische Landesmuseum, family program, curatorial talks. An up-to-date detailed list can be found on the websites of the individual institutions and on museumsportal-rlp.de.
Target audience: Families, school classes, tourists, adults interested in culture.
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