International Museum Day — Worms
Free admission to Worms museums on the international day of action
About Museum Day Worms
The International Museum Day
The International Museum Day has been organized worldwide by the International Council of Museums (ICOM) since 1977 and is celebrated annually in mid-May. In Germany, the German Museums Association coordinates participation; thousands of museums open their doors free of charge or with reduced admission and focus on their collections and educational work.
Worms Museums
In Worms, two institutions are primarily involved: The Museum of the City of Worms in the Andreasstift showcases its collections on city, regional, and cultural history; from summer 2026, it will also feature the new permanent exhibition 'World of the Nibelungen Legends'. The Heylshof Museum — recognized as 'Museum of the Month' in 2026 — presents its collections of paintings, sculptures, and crafts in the historic Heylshof.
Free Admission
On International Museum Day 2026 (Sunday, May 17), admission to both institutions is free. The museum landscape of Worms thus particularly invites families and first-time visitors to spend a day at the Andreasstift, the Heylshof, or both.
Program Offerings
In addition to free admission, special guided tours, educational activities for children, and family programs are offered at the institutions. The exact details will be published in advance on museum-andreasstift.de and heylshof.de.
Museum Day Worms — edition 2026
Worms' institutions are participating in this largest global museum education day with free admission and a program tailored for the occasion. Families, school classes, and first-time visitors are especially welcome.
Connection to the Nibelungen Exhibition
At the Andreasstift, program points will highlight the upcoming permanent exhibition 'World of the Nibelungen Legends,' opening in summer 2026.
Programme Museum Day Worms 2026
The exact program for 2026 will be published by the museums. The structure follows the proven guidelines of previous years:
Andreasstift Museum
- Free admission 11 am–5 pm
- Special guided tours on city history
- Family activities and interactive stations
- Information on the upcoming Nibelungen permanent exhibition
Heylshof Museum
- Free admission during regular opening hours
- Special guided tours of the painting, sculpture, and craft collections
- Information on the 100th anniversary
Framework Program
- Worldwide ICOM theme for International Museum Day
- Connections between the institutions are walkable through the city center
Highlights Museum Day Worms 2026
- Free admission to two Worms museums
- Special guided tours and family activities
- Preview of the Nibelungen permanent exhibition
- International ICOM day of action
Prices Museum Day Worms 2026
Practical information — Museum Day Worms
Venues
Museum of the City of Worms in the Andreasstift (Weckerlingplatz 7) and Heylshof Museum (Stephansgasse 9), both in Worms city center.
Date
Sunday, May 17, 2026.
Admission
Free at both participating institutions.
Program
Special guided tours and family activities as posted. Current program details on the institutions' websites.
Getting There
Worms main train station within walking distance to the city center. Parking available at Adenauer-Ring and Dom-Center.
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