Culture for families

Detailreiche Miniaturlandschaft mit Gebäuden, Figuren und Vegetation im Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg — © Mediaserver Hamburg / Jörg Modrow

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.

Panik City

Amazing. To join in. To touch. Panik City is infotainment with music, technology and Udo Lindenberg! Already more than 65,000 visitors enthusiastically report on the unique multimedia experience of the life of the German star! The outstanding success was confirmed in 2019 with the 3rd place of the ADAC tourism award.

Panik City

Spielbudenplatz 21-22
20359 Hamburg

Panoptikum

The waxworks museum on Spielbudenplatz has been open for over 130 years and it is well worth a visit! Here you can meet everyone from Albert Einstein to Thomas Gottschalk to Udo Lindenberg and numerous other waxwork personalities.

Panoptikum

Spielbudenplatz 3
20359 Hamburg

Port des Lumières_D~abijan_Vuksic-6 (1) — © Fabijan_Vuksic

Port des Lumières

Port des Lumières, the first permanent exhibition centre for immersive art in Hamburg, offers its guests a breathtaking and unique art experience in the heart of HafenCity.

Port des Lumières

Platz am 10. Längengrad 1
20457 Hamburg

Urbaneo

In the heart of HafenCity, the 1,000 square metre Urbaneo invites you to rethink the city. In workshops, exhibitions and creative learning spaces, people build, research, model and discuss - with their heads, hearts and hands.

Urbaneo

Am Strandkai 7
20457 Hamburg

Yullbe-49 — © Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg GmbH

YULLBE Wunderland

The Miniatur Wunderland is Hamburg's most visited adventure world. Now, Miniatur Wunderland has launched a new attraction with the virtual reality experience YULLBE, which is guaranteed to amaze and entertain!

YULLBE Wunderland

Miniatur Wunderland

Am Sandtorkai 33
20457 Hamburg

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
© ThisIsJulia Photography
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
© Disney & Stage Entertainment
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
© Disney & Stage Entertainment
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
© ThisIsJulia Photography
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.

Hamburg Observatory

Hamburg Observatory, in Bergedorf, built around 1900, is an ensemble of listed buildings of international standing and a collection of prized telescopes of cultural and historical importance.

Hamburg Observatory

Besucherzentrum Hamburger Sternwarte

August-Bebel-Straße 196
21029 Hamburg

Hamburger Kunsthalle

The Hamburger Kunsthalle is one of the most important and largest art museums in Germany. Its first-class collection takes visitors through 8 centuries. In 2019, it celebrated a round birthday: 150 years ago, the Kunsthalle was opened to the public.

Hamburger Kunsthalle

Glockengießerwall 5
20095 Hamburg

Kl!ck Kindermuseum

1500 sqm quench the thirst for knowledge and make the museum a memorable experience! The KL!CK Children's Museum offers permanent exhibitions such as Travel in Time - Great-Grandmother's Everyday Life and Construction Site - Please Enter, in addition to regularly changing special exhibitions.

Kl!ck Kindermuseum

Brandstücken 43-45
22549 Hamburg

Kunsthaus Hamburg

The Kunsthaus Hamburg is a centre for contemporary art.

Kunsthaus Hamburg

Klosterwall 15
20095 Hamburg

Kunstverein in Hamburg — © ThisIsJulia Photography

Kunstverein Hamburg

The Hamburger Kunstverein was founded in 1817 and thus belongs to one of the oldest art associations in Germany. The non-profit association is committed to the mediation of contemporary art and is one of the first places to go to for art lovers in Hamburg.

Kunstverein Hamburg

Kunstverein in Hamburg

Klosterwall 23
20095 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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DISCOVER NOW Current events for young and old

© Sebastian Weber
Schokoladen-Rundgang „Kakao – Kontore – Kaufleute“ City Walks
- 11.04.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Rosinenfischer-Kontor
To event
© Martyn Leder
Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks
- 11.04.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
To event
Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other
- 11.04.2026
- 12:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other
- 11.04.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
Workshop: Kosmos Sound Other
- 11.04.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© G2 Baraniak
Heul doch nicht, Du lebst ja noch – Huul man nich, Du leevst ja noch Other
- 11.04.2026
- 19:00
- Ohnsorg-Theater
To event
© Esslinger
Rabe Socke: ALLES WIEDER BESTE FREUNDE! Theatre
- 12.04.2026
- 11:00
- Theatersaal Wandsbeker Marktplatz
To event
Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other
- 12.04.2026
- 12:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Esslinger
Rabe Socke: ALLES WIEDER BESTE FREUNDE! Theatre
- 12.04.2026
- 14:00
- Theatersaal Wandsbeker Marktplatz
To event
© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other
- 12.04.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
Workshop: Kosmos Sound Other
- 12.04.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks
- 12.04.2026
- 15:00
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
To event
© G2 Baraniak
Heul doch nicht, Du lebst ja noch – Huul man nich, Du leevst ja noch Other
- 12.04.2026
- 16:30
- Ohnsorg-Theater
To event
© Esslinger
Rabe Socke: ALLES WIEDER BESTE FREUNDE! Theatre
- 13.04.2026
- 16:30
- Theatersaal Wandsbeker Marktplatz
To event
Twinkle Concert XS / Elfi Baby Concert Other
- 15.04.2026
- 11:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Claudia Höhne
Twinkle Concert XS / Elfi Baby Concert Other
- 15.04.2026
- 14:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other
- 17.04.2026
- 09:30
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other
- 18.04.2026
- 11:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Martyn Leder
Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks
- 18.04.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
To event
© Claudia Höhne
Workshop: Klassiko Keyboard Instruments Other
- 18.04.2026
- 12:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Daniel Kallauch
Familienshow Knallvergnügt mit Daniel Kallauch Concerts & Music
- 18.04.2026
- 15:00
- Evangelisch-Freikirchliche Gemeinde Hamburg Schnelsen - Kirche am Krankenhaus
To event
Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other
- 19.04.2026
- 11:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© Sophie Wolter
Workshop: Klassiko Keyboard Instruments Other
- 19.04.2026
- 12:00
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks
- 19.04.2026
- 15:00
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
To event
Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other
- 20.04.2026
- 09:30
- Elbphilharmonie (Kaistudios)
To event
© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks
- 23.04.2026
- 10:00
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
To event
© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Der Pudel auf dem Dach City Walks
- 24.04.2026
- 16:30
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
To event
© Martyn Leder
Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks
- 25.04.2026
- 11:00
- Treffpunkt: Deichstraße / Steintwiete
To event
© Sabine Vinar
Early Birds & Friends - Afternoon Jazz for Families Jazz, Blues, Swing & Chanson
- 25.04.2026
- 16:00
- Goldbekhaus
To event
© Daniel Ladnar
Darf ich mitspielen? (ab 6 Jahre) Theatre
- 26.04.2026
- 16:00
- FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
To event
© Canva/ Sasel-Haus
Moment mal! Kinderkonzert über das Vergehen und Bleiben mit dem Minguet Streichquartett Classical Music
- 26.04.2026
- 16:00
- Sasel-Haus (Großer Saal)
To event
© Daniel Ladnar
Darf ich mitspielen? (ab 6 Jahre) Theatre
- 27.04.2026
- 10:00
- FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
To event
© Daniel Ladnar
Darf ich mitspielen? (ab 6 Jahre) Theatre
- 28.04.2026
- 10:00
- FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
To event
© Daniel Ladnar
Darf ich mitspielen? (ab 6 Jahre) Theatre
- 29.04.2026
- 10:00
- FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
To event
© stadterlebnis.hamburg
Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks
- 30.04.2026
- 10:00
- Treffpunkt: Hauptkirche St. Petri (Hauptportal)
To event

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Culture for families

DISCOVER AND MARVEL AT ANY AGE Culture for young and old

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

Panik City

Panik City

Panoptikum

Panoptikum

Port des Lumières

Port des Lumières

Urbaneo

Urbaneo

YULLBE Wunderland

Miniatur Wunderland

CURTAIN UP FOR FAMILIES Theatre, Music & Stage

One of the world's leading venues for opera Hamburgische Staatsoper

Venue for music, theatre and dance Kampnagel

Traditional stage with impressive productions Thalia Theater

Musical Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN

Musical Disneys Musical TARZAN

The English Theatre of Hamburg

EXPLORING TOGETHER Museums for Young and Old

Hamburg Observatory

Besucherzentrum Hamburger Sternwarte

Hamburger Kunsthalle

Hamburger Kunsthalle

Kl!ck Kindermuseum

Kl!ck Kindermuseum

Kunsthaus Hamburg

Kunsthaus Hamburg

Kunstverein Hamburg

Kunstverein in Hamburg

Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg

DISCOVER NOW Current events for young and old

Klangzeit Classical Music

Schokoladen-Rundgang „Kakao – Kontore – Kaufleute“ City Walks

Bücherflohmarkt Flea Markets

Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks

Your next adventure is called RUGBY

Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other

Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other

Workshop: Kosmos Sound Other

Die kleine Zauberflöte Theatre

NDR Family Concert Classical Music

NDR Family Concert Classical Music

Heul doch nicht, Du lebst ja noch – Huul man nich, Du leevst ja noch Other

Rabe Socke: ALLES WIEDER BESTE FREUNDE! Theatre

Der Froschkönig Theatre

Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other

Rabe Socke: ALLES WIEDER BESTE FREUNDE! Theatre

Workshop: Klassiko Orchestra Instruments Other

Workshop: Kosmos Sound Other

Die kleine Zauberflöte Theatre

Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks

Und ab die Post! Theatre

Heul doch nicht, Du lebst ja noch – Huul man nich, Du leevst ja noch Other

Rabe Socke: ALLES WIEDER BESTE FREUNDE! Theatre

Twinkle Concert XS / Elfi Baby Concert Other

Twinkle Concert XS / Elfi Baby Concert Other

Twinkle Concert XS / Elfi Baby Concert Other

Twinkle Concert XS / Elfi Baby Concert Other

Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other

Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other

Bummelkasten Theatre

Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other

Familienführung - Der Hafen für Kinder City Walks

Mit allen Sinnen City Walks

Your next adventure is called RUGBY

Workshop: Klassiko Keyboard Instruments Other

Die kleine Zauberflöte Theatre

Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other

Familienshow Knallvergnügt mit Daniel Kallauch Concerts & Music

Bummelkasten Theatre

Kinderflohmarkt Eppendorf

Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other

Workshop: Klassiko Keyboard Instruments Other

Die kleine Zauberflöte Theatre

Tunnelblick-Tour City Walks

Bummelkasten Theatre

Twinkle Concert S / Rund zum Quadrat Other