Gelbe Kunstmeile-Fahnen vor klassizistischer Fassade am Hamburger Glockengießerwall bei blauem Himmel
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Discover art and exhibitions

HAMBURG HAS ART FOR EVERYONE Rich museum landscape and renowned exhibition centres

Art and culture lovers will get their money's worth in Hamburg. The Hamburger Kunsthalle brings together art history from the Middle Ages to the present day in one of Germany's most important public art collections. In its immediate vicinity is the , Europe's largest museum of design. Not far away, visitors can also enjoy contemporary art and photography in the Deichtorhallen between the city centre and HafenCity. Centrally located next to the town hall, the Bucerius Kunst Forum presents four high-calibre international exhibitions every year with works of art on themes ranging from antiquity to the present day. Tip: You can visit these four museums as well as the Kunstverein in Hamburg and the Kunsthaus Hamburg with just one ticket for the Kunstmeile Hamburg.

  • Prächtiger Ausstellungsraum mit Gemälden und kunstvoller Holzverkleidung in der Hamburger Kunsthalle
    © Mediaserver Hamburg / Sabina Trojanova
    Kunsthalle Hamburg

Or how about a stroll through Hamburg's gallery scene? Just browse, discover... and maybe even buy.

Hamburg's history dates back to the 8th century. Closely linked to Hamburg's historical identity is , one of the largest ethnographic museums in Europe. The nine museums of the Historical Museums Foundation, including the (currently closed for renovation), the and the , bring history to life.

  • Zwei Personen betrachten zeitgenössische Kunstwerke in der lichtdurchfluteten Ausstellungshalle der Deichtorhallen Hamburg
    © Mediaserver Hamburg / Sabina Trojanova
    In den Deichtorhallen

The Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is home to a number of museums for history buffs - from the International Maritime Museum to the Spicy's Spice Museum and the Burg Coffee Museum. After all, what would Hamburg be without its port, shipping and trade?

Hamburg's city centre has many museums and exhibition venues within walking distance. But if you want to explore Hamburg's cultural districts, visit the Archaeological Museum in Harburg, the Regional Museum at Bergedorf Castle or the MONTBLANC HAUS in Altona.

AT A GLANCE Art and exhibitions in Hamburg

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Additives Museum

Have you ever wondered how many additives are actually in some foods? Then a visit to the additives museum is recommended.

Additives Museum

Deutsches Zusatzstoffmuseum

Grossmarkt Auf der Brandshofer Schleuse 4
20097 Hamburg

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Affenfaust Galerie

In Hamburg, the venue for urban and new contemporary art since 2012.

Affenfaust Galerie

Galerie-W Inh. Wittus Witt

Paul-Roosen-Straße 43
22767 Hamburg

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Altonaer Museum

Visitors can find out more about the history of the popular Hanseatic city and the whole of Schleswig-Holstein at the Altona Museum in Hamburg. The museum brings you closer to the art and cultural history of northern Germany as well as fishing and sailing.

Altonaer Museum

Altonaer Museum

Museumstraße 23
22765 Hamburg

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Archäologisches Museum
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Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

The Archaeological Museum Hamburg is Hamburg's museum for archaeology and the history of Hamburg. The museum in the south of Hamburg offers an exciting, interactive overview of 200,000 years of the region's history.

Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

Museumsplatz 2
21075 Hamburg

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Automuseum Prototyp

In the HafenCity, the PROTOTYP car museum presents rare sports and racing car classics as well as cars with a special story from over 80 years of automotive history.

Automuseum Prototyp

AUTOMUSEUM PROTOTYP

Shanghaiallee 7
20457 Hamburg

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BallinStadt Auswanderermuseum

The emigrant museum BallinStadt in Hamburg opens its doors and shows in its exhibition the emigration history from four epochs.

BallinStadt Auswanderermuseum

BallinStadt

Veddeler Bogen 2
20539 Hamburg

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DISCOVER NOW Current exhibitions and guided tours

  • Archäologische Ausstellung, Wagenrad und Einbaum
    © Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

    Abenteuer Archäologie Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event
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    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Foto: Jann Wilken

    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Harburger Weihnachstmarkt
    © WAGS

    Bastelstation auf dem Harburger Weihnachtsmarkt Workshops

    • 19.11.2026
    • 16:45
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event
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    © Charles Gesmar, Guy Sarlin, Frankreich, 1925, MK&G

    Drawer Discoveries #4: Dance Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Foto: Guilherme Ferreira

    Fahrt mit dem Schiffsführungssimulator auf Deck 1 Exhibitions

    • 15.11.2026
    • 12:00
    • Internationales Maritimes Museum
    To event
  • Familienzeit
    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Familienangebot, Foto: Fred Dott

    Familienzeit - Ausstellung: Sammlung Other

    • 14.11.2026
    • 11:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Familienzeit
    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Familienangebot, Foto: Fred Dott

    Familienzeit - Ausstellung: Sammlung Other

    • 14.11.2026
    • 13:15
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Von Cézanne bis Kirchner. Jüdische Kunstsammler:innen der Moderne in Deutschland
    © Wladimir von Zabotin, Sonntagmorgen in Danzig (Detail), o. Dat., Kunsthalle Mannheim © Sammlung Emma Zabotin © Foto: Kunsthalle Mannheim

    From Monet to Picasso. Jewish Art Collectors in Germany Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 11:00
    • Bucerius Kunst Forum
    To event
  • Highlights - Unsere Museumsschätze
    © IMMH

    Führung "Unsere Museumsschätze"

    • 17.11.2026
    • 11:00
    • Internationales Maritimes Museum
    To event
  • Maritimer Vortrag - Glitzerde Traumschiffe
    © IMMH

    Führung: „Sehnsucht Meer: Die Geschichte der Kreuzfahrt“ Exhibitions

    • 14.11.2026
    • 15:00
    • Internationales Maritimes Museum
    To event
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    © Hella Jongerius in ihrem Studio Vorbereitungen für den Archiv-Umzug, 2024, Vitra Design Museum, Foto: Roel van Tour

    Hella Jongerius: Whispering Things Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Dose mit drei Drachen (Detail), China, Qing-Dynastie, Qianlong-Ära (1736-1795), MK&G, Foto: MK&G/Jörg Arend

    Inspiring China Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Suzuki Kiitsu, Tänzerinnen (Detail), Japan, 1. H. 19. Jh., Hängerolle, MK&G, Erworben mit Mitteln der Campe’schen Historischen Kunststiftung aus der Sammlung Walter Gebhard, Foto: MK&G/Tobias Eckmann

    Inspiring Japan Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • Mit Kunst und Kegel
    © Ulrich Perrey

    Mit Kunst und Kegel Exhibitions

    • 19.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Bucerius Kunst Forum
    To event
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    © Hans Hansen, Detail aus o. T. (Objektiv), für Nikon, 1985, Hans Hansen

    Photo: Hans Hansen Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
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    © Griechische, weiße Gipsstatue eines Diskuswerfers in klassischer Wurfhaltung auf Sockel

    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Rundgang Speicherstadt - Hamburgs UNESCO-Welterbe
    © Thomas Hampel

    Speicherstadt - Hamburgs UNESCO-Welterbe City Walks

    • 15.11.2026
    • 11:00
    • Speicherstadtmuseum
    To event
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    © XULY.Bët, Kollektion Herbst/Winter 2024/25, Foto: Marc Baptiste

    XULY.Bët. Funkin’ Fashion Factory 100% Recycled Exhibitions

    • 13.11.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event

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Great productions Theater & Stage Arts

In addition to famous theaters, the stage landscape offers a state opera, raunchy cabaret, impressive dance performances, open-air shows and plays specifically designed for kids.

Theater & Stage Arts
Mural nach Caspar David Friedrich an weißer Hausfassade in Hamburger Wohnstraße bei Abendstimmung
© Walls Can Dance / Jérome Gerull

Exciting and outdoors Culture under the open sky

You can also experience culture outdoors in Hamburg: From hip neighbourhoods to street art and sightseeing - all outdoor hearts beat faster here.

Culture under the open sky
Besucher:innen bestaunen detailreiche Modelllandschaften mit Zügen und Stadtszenen im Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg
© Mediaserver Hamburg - Jörg Modrow

The next trip is sure to come Culture for families

Your family trip to Hamburg will be an experience for young and old.

Culture for families

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