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Night of the Museums 2026

Hanover Museum Night offers art, culture, and unique experiences all in one evening.

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On June 6, Hanover will once again host the Night of Museums. Twenty-five museums, galleries, and cultural venues will open their doors late into the night, offering special cultural experiences throughout the city. Visitors can look forward to a diverse program featuring exhibitions, guided tours, music, and unique activities.

Art, culture, and unique insights

Museum Night brings together well-known cultural institutions with exciting new perspectives. Among the participants are:

Chamber of Architects of Lower Saxony/Lavesstiftung
feinkunst e.V.
GAF Gallery for Photography
Drees Gallery
Gallery Koch
Craft form
Hanover Kiosk
Kestner Company
Cinema in the Künstlerhaus
KunstFestSpiele Herrenhausen
Art space Friesenstraße
Hanover Art Association
Hanover State Museum
August Kestner Museum
Museum of Textile Art, Herrenhausen Palace Museum
Pelikan Ink Tower
Rosebush estates
Sprengel Museum Hanover
KUBUS Municipal Gallery
Villa Seligmann
Wilhelm Busch - German Museum of Caricature and Drawing
WOK Kitchen Museum
ZeitZentrum Civil Courage
Hanover Theater.

Many venues offer special events designed specifically for Museum Night.

“Voices of the City” Brings Music to the Museums

A particular highlight is the collaboration with the KunstFestSpiele Herrenhausen. Under the title “Voices of the City,” eight choirs from Hanover are creating musical tours through various museums and cultural venues.

This creates a unique blend of art, music, and the urban experience that guides visitors through Hanover.

Enjoy a Cultural Weekend in Hanover

Museum Night is the perfect way to spend a summer evening in Hanover. With exhibitions, live music, and illuminated cultural sites, the city showcases its vibrant and diverse side.

Restaurants, cafés, and squares in the city center also invite you to wind down the evening in a relaxed atmosphere.

Tickets and information

The event begins at 6:00 p.m. Admission is seven euros. Children 14 and under, as well as holders of the HannoverAktivPass, are admitted free of charge.

Tickets are now available online for the first time.

Link: https://ticket2go.de/ticketgate/nacht-der-museen-2026-herrenhausen-06-06-2026-5514