Long Night of Museums Erfurt

Erfurt's Cultural Treasure Trove in One Night

Erfurt boasts an exceptional density of museums — from the medieval Augustinian Monastery, where Martin Luther lived as a monk, and the Kleine Synagoge with the Erfurt Treasure (UNESCO World Heritage Site), to the Angermuseum showcasing 20th-century modern art. The Long Night of Museums makes this diversity tangible once a year in a concentrated form: one ticket — one night — 29 venues.

2026 Motto: 'As Colourful as the Night'

The motto 'As Colourful as the Night' plays with the idea of a cultural treasure hunt through Erfurt's old town and districts. From 6 PM to midnight, participating venues open their doors for special guided tours, performances, concerts, and hands-on activities. A single ticket is valid for all venues, and free shuttle buses connect the locations.

Opening at the Topf & Söhne Memorial Site

The official opening in 2026 will take place at 5:30 PM at the Topf & Söhne Memorial Site — a central place for remembrance of the Nazi era in Erfurt. The industrial company located here once supplied the crematoria for the concentration camps. Today, the site serves as a memorial and educational centre.

2026 Highlights

Two premieres shape the programme: the reopening of the High Choir of the Barfüßer Church, a medieval monastery church that will be accessible again after extensive restoration work, and the new permanent exhibition 'Inter Judeos' in the Kleine Synagoge, which documents Jewish life in Erfurt before and after 1349. Both locations are part of the UNESCO World Heritage of Erfurt's medieval Jewish sites.

Family-Friendly and Accessible

Many museums offer special family programmes: hands-on stations, torchlight tours for children, workshops in the city and art library, concerts at the Angermuseum. The ticket is valid for the whole family at a reduced price. Erfurt is the state capital of Thuringia — the Museum Night shows why it is one of the most culturally active cities in Central Germany.