Long Night of Museums Hamburg
53 Museums, 7 Hours, One Night Full of Hamburg Culture
About Long Night of Museums
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One Night, 53 Venues
Since 2000, the Long Night of Museums has been Hamburg's largest cultural showcase. On a Saturday in April, over 50 museums across the Hanseatic city open their doors from 6 PM to 1 AM – with a single ticket, you get access to all venues, plus free HVV travel within zones A-F and special buses between districts.
From Major Museums to District Collections
The range is extraordinary: Hamburger Kunsthalle, International Maritime Museum, MARKK, Museum of Hamburg History, BallinStadt Emigration Museum, Museum of Labour, Altona Museum – plus smaller and highly specialized venues like the Embassy of Wildlife or Urbaneo – Young Architecture Centre (new HafenCity locations from 2026). If you start at the Eilbeker Kleinmuseum, you can later land at the Bucerius Kunst Forum and finish the late night at the Museum of Labour in Barmbek.
Over 500 Special Events
Instead of just "extended opening hours," there are guided tours, workshops, lectures, performances, concerts, demonstrations, and hands-on activities – over 500 program points are announced. The Kulturpunkte app allows you to plan your own route, including times, routes, and reservations.
Inclusion in the Program
The event emphasizes accessibility: guided tours in German Sign Language, events in English and other languages, specialized tours for visually impaired and sighted visitors. This positions the Long Night as one of Hamburg's most inclusive major events.
Mobility Across Districts
The ticket includes HVV travel within zones A-F – covering the entire greater Hamburg area, including Pinneberg, Stade, and Norderstedt. Additionally, special buses run between important hubs, and launches connect the harbor museums. This allows you to travel between 6 or 7 museums without a car.
Long Night of Museums — edition 2026
The next edition of the Long Night of Museums will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 6 PM to 1 AM. 53 Hamburg museums are participating, including two new HafenCity venues: the Embassy of Wildlife and Urbaneo – Young Architecture Centre.
Over 500 program points – guided tours, workshops, readings, performances – make the night a dense cultural marathon. With the ticket, HVV travel within zones A-F, as well as special buses and launches, can be used free of charge.
Programme Long Night of Museums 2026
Key Dates
- 6:00 PM – Opening of all participating venues
- 6:00 PM–1:00 AM – Ongoing program
- Over 500 Special Events: Guided tours, workshops, performances, concerts
Participating Venues (Selection)
- Hamburger Kunsthalle
- International Maritime Museum
- MARKK – Museum am Rothenbaum
- Museum of Hamburg History
- Museum of Labour
- Altona Museum
- BallinStadt Emigration Museum
- Bucerius Kunst Forum
- Deichtorhallen
- New in 2026: Embassy of Wildlife (HafenCity)
- New in 2026: Urbaneo – Young Architecture Centre (HafenCity)
- + around 42 other museums across all Hamburg districts
Inclusion
- Guided tours in German Sign Language
- English-language events and other languages
- Tours for visitors with visual impairments
Full program and route planning via langenachtdermuseen-hamburg.de and the Kulturpunkte app.
Highlights Long Night of Museums 2026
53 museums in one night. Two new HafenCity venues in 2026: Embassy of Wildlife and Urbaneo. Over 500 special events, many in sign language. Free HVV within the A-F zone.
Prices Long Night of Museums 2026
Regular €18, reduced €12, under 18s free (ticket required). Ticket includes HVV travel within zones A-F, plus special buses and launches.
Practical information — Long Night of Museums
Ticket Purchase
Online in advance or on the day of the event at participating museums. Ticket includes admission to all 53 venues plus HVV travel within zones A-F.
Prices 2026
- Regular: 18 Euros
- Reduced: 12 Euros
- Under 18: Free (0-Euro ticket required)
Planning
Program and individual route via langenachtdermuseen-hamburg.de or the Kulturpunkte app. Reservations for specific tours recommended.
Transport
HVV trains, special buses, and launches for harbor museums are free with the ticket. Map of routes on the festival website.
With Children
Children's programs in many museums, free admission for under 18s. Bring ear protection for loud performances.
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Where it takes place Long Night of Museums
53 Museen in ganz Hamburg
Hamburg (verschiedene Standorte), 20095 Hamburg