Culture for families

DISCOVER AND MARVEL AT ANY AGE Culture for young and old

Culture in Hamburg means: setting off together, being curious, and sharing unforgettable moments. Whether it's young explorers, passionate story lovers, or families on a voyage of discovery – exhibitions, stages and interactive spaces across the city invite everyone to experience culture as an adventure. Sometimes loud and colourful, sometimes quiet and magical – but always an experience that brings people together. For families who want to discover more, together.

DISCOVER. MARVEL. JOIN IN. Worlds of Experience & Interactive Spaces

Here, trying things out, asking questions and marvelling are all encouraged. Hamburg’s interactive spaces for children and families invite you to discover the world through play – exciting, engaging and suitable for all ages. Perfect for family outings where learning and fun go hand in hand.

Chocoversum

Between the UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt and the Old Town, visitors discover Hamburg’s sweetest side: at the CHOCOVERSUM, chocolate becomes an experience – from the scent of the cocoa bean to a bar they create themselves.

Chocoversum

CHOCOVERSUM by HACHEZ

Meßberg 1
20095 Hamburg

Hamburg Dungeon

Experience history in a different way: In the catacombs of Hamburg's UNESCO World Heritage Speicherstadt, professional actors bring the city's darkest events back to life. In front of gruesome backdrops and with the help of cinematic effects, visitors experience the historical events of Hamburg's history for 90 minutes in thirteen different show areas.

Hamburg Dungeon

Kehrwieder 2
20457 Hamburg

Farbenfroher Lauf auf leuchtendem Boden — © KJ Adventure World

KJ Adventure World

Right in the heart of Hamburg’s HafenCity, a unique indoor adventure awaits you: KJ Adventure World combines action, puzzles and team spirit into an experience unlike any other in Hamburg.

KJ Adventure World

Adventure World GmbH

Überseeboulevard 7
20457 Hamburg

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LEGO Discovery Centre Hamburg

The LEGO Discovery Center at Westfield Hamburg-Überseequartier offers a unique experience for LEGO fans of all ages*. With a total of twelve different adventure areas, there is something for everyone. A special highlight is the digital adventure "Space Mission", where you can design your own LEGO spaceship and launch it into cyberspace.

LEGO Discovery Centre Hamburg

LEGO Disovery Centre Hamburg

Baltimorestraße 1
20457 Hamburg

Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

The Miniatur Wunderland in Speicherstadt Hamburg is the must-see for all railway enthusiasts, world-deckers, families, and every other visitor to Hamburg!

Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

Kehrwieder 2 / Block D
20457 Hamburg

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Museum of Illusions

Optical illusions, upside-down rooms, holograms and much more await you in the Museum of Illusions Hamburg. Step into a fascinating world of illusions!

Museum of Illusions

Museum der Illusionen

Lilienstraße 14-16
20095 Hamburg

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CURTAIN UP FOR FAMILIES Theatre, Music & Stage

From first opera experiences to entertaining children’s theatre productions – on Hamburg’s stages for children and families, there’s plenty to laugh about, marvel at and get excited over together. In addition to children's theatres, traditional theatres also open their repertoire to young audiences. For everyone who loves to be enchanted – with music, drama and interactive formats.

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One of the world's leading venues for opera Hamburgische Staatsoper
Visitors to Hamburg who are looking for high-class opera entertainment will be spoiled with grandiose performances in the time-honoured Hamburg State…
Hamburgische Staatsoper
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Venue for music, theatre and dance Kampnagel
Kampnagel enjoys worldwide recognition as an international production house. It offers a multi-faceted platform for contemporary performing arts, as…
Kampnagel
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Traditional stage with impressive productions Thalia Theater
A visit to the venerable Thalia Theater promises visitors a high-class and stylish theatre visit in the heart of Hamburg even today.
Thalia Theater
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Musical Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN
As the curtain rises and the rhythms of Africa fill the air, the Serengeti comes to life right in the heart of Hamburg, on the banks of the Elbe.
Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN
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Musical Disneys Musical TARZAN
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Disney's musical TARZAN! This captivating production tells the moving story of an orphan boy who grows up…
Disneys Musical TARZAN
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The English Theatre of Hamburg
The English Theatre in Hamburg shows dramas, thrillers and comedies exclusively with British actors from London.
The English Theatre of Hamburg

EXPLORING TOGETHER Museums for Young and Old

Whether exploring exhibitions with a magnifying glass, tracing the past or diving into experiments – Hamburg’s museums with programmes for children are perfect places for shared adventures. Many venues offer special family tours that share knowledge in a playful way, sparking curiosity in minds of all ages.

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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

Bucerius Kunst Forum

The Bucerius Kunst Forum, located on the street "Alter Wall", invites its guests to enjoy an exclusive encounter with the classics of art. Four alternating exhibitions per year show, in a concentrated format, international art of the highest quality, from antiquity to classic modern art.

Bucerius Kunst Forum

Alter Wall 12
20457 Hamburg

Komponisten-Quartier — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Composers Quartier

The Hamburg Composers' Quartier is an association of various museums that offer exciting and interactive insights into the biographies of world-famous composers.

Composers Quartier

KomponistenQuartier

Peterstraße 29-39
20355 Hamburg

Deichtorhallen - Hall for contemporary art

The Deichtorhallen Hamburg is one of Europe's largest art exhibition halls. There art and photography enthusiasts will find a wide variety of different pictures and interesting exhibitions.

Deichtorhallen - Hall for contemporary art

Deichtorhallen

Deichtorstraße 1-2
20095 Hamburg

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Emigrant Museum BallinStadt

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

Emigrant Museum BallinStadt

BallinStadt

Veddeler Bogen 2
20539 Hamburg

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German Customs Museum

Located in the historic Speicherstadt warehouse district, the German Customs Museum invites its guests a vivid and lively insight into the world of those who have been collecting and the German Customs Museum invites visitors to learn about the world of those who collect customs duties from ancient times to the present day and those who prefer to smuggle.

German Customs Museum

Deutsches Zollmuseum

Alter Wandrahm 16
20457 Hamburg

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DISCOVER NOW Current events for young and old

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Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks
- 21.05.2026
- 10:00
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
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© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 22.05.2026
- 14:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
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© TH Eilbeck
Weltrekordversuch - Totale Handball-Eskalation Handball
- 22.05.2026
- 16:00
- Bezirkssporthalle Wandsbek
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© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Der Pudel auf dem Dach City Walks
- 22.05.2026
- 16:30
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
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© TH Eilbeck
Weltrekordversuch - Totale Handball-Eskalation Handball
- 23.05.2026
- 00:00
- Bezirkssporthalle Wandsbek
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© Martyn Leder
Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks
- 23.05.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
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© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 23.05.2026
- 11:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
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© Sebastian Weber
''ADAC prämierter Sinnes-Streifzug durch Speicherstadt & Hafencity'' City Walks
- 23.05.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Rosinenfischer-Kontor
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© TH Eilbeck
Weltrekordversuch - Totale Handball-Eskalation Handball
- 24.05.2026
- 00:00
- Bezirkssporthalle Wandsbek
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© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 24.05.2026
- 11:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
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© Kim Manuel Reuter
Rotkäppchen als Märchen Musical Theatre & Stage Art
- 24.05.2026
- 15:00
- Kunstklinik Eppendorf
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© TH Eilbeck
Weltrekordversuch - Totale Handball-Eskalation Handball
- 25.05.2026
- 00:00
- Bezirkssporthalle Wandsbek
To event
© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 25.05.2026
- 11:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
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© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks
- 28.05.2026
- 10:00
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
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KASCHKASCH (2+)
- 28.05.2026
- 10:00
- Kampnagel (K4)
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KASCHKASCH (2+)
- 29.05.2026
- 10:00
- Kampnagel (K4)
To event
© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 29.05.2026
- 14:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
To event
© Martyn Leder
Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks
- 30.05.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
To event
© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 30.05.2026
- 11:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
To event
© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Percussion Instruments Other
- 30.05.2026
- 12:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Percussion Instruments Other
- 30.05.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
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KASCHKASCH (2+)
- 31.05.2026
- 10:00
- Kampnagel (K4)
To event
© Urbaneo Hamburg
Nichts Neues - Besser Bauen mit Bestand Exhibitions
- 31.05.2026
- 11:00
- Urbaneo Junges Architektur Zentrum
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© Margaux Weiß
Performancekunst umsonst & für alle - auf dem Platz der Kinderrechte Theatre
- 31.05.2026
- 12:00
- FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
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© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Percussion Instruments Other
- 31.05.2026
- 12:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Percussion Instruments Other
- 31.05.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
KASCHKASCH (2+)
- 31.05.2026
- 15:00
- Kampnagel (K4)
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CONTAKIDS (2-4 years)
- 31.05.2026
- 16:00
- Kampnagel (K31)
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Vibrant and dynamic Discovering art and exhibitions

Hamburg's lively arts and cultural scene is typical of the city and is constantly changing. The Hanseatic city's many museums and galleries offer highlights from antiquity to the present day.

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Ensemble der Harry-Potter-Theaterproduktion auf stimmungsvoll beleuchteter Bühne in Hamburg — © Manuel Harlan

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

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