Long Night of Museums Lüneburg 2026

One Night, Seven Museums

The Long Night of Museums Lüneburg is the annual highlight of Lüneburg's museum scene. On Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 5 PM to 11 PM, seven of the city's most important museums open their doors for a comprehensive experience. One ticket grants access to Lüneburg's history, art, and science.

The Seven Participating Museums

• Brewery Museum — History of North German brewing traditions
• German Salt Museum — the salt that made Lüneburg rich
• Fire Brigade Museum — historical firefighting technology and professional history
• Historic Town Hall — one of the most beautiful in Northern Germany, with magnificent council chambers
• Lüne Monastery — medieval nunnery with textile treasures
• Lüneburg Museum — city history and natural history
• East Prussian State Museum — art and cultural history of East Prussia

Free Shuttle

To ensure swift travel between museums, a free shuttle bus regularly connects the venues. This makes even more distant locations like Lüne Monastery easily accessible.

Program in the Museums

The museums offer special programs: guided tours, readings, concerts, hands-on activities, snacks, and drinks. The exact program for each venue will be published in February 2026. The Long Night is also an opportunity to see new exhibitions and get an overview of the Hanseatic city's museum landscape.

Lüneburg — City of History

The Hanseatic city of Lüneburg boasts one of the highest densities of museums in Northern Germany. The Long Night is an ideal opportunity to discover the city's cultural diversity — on a February night when museums become spaces for encounter.