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 Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, 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 MARKK - Museum am Rothenbaum, Kulturen und Künste der Welt, one of the largest ethnographic museums in Europe. The nine museums of the Historical Museums Foundation, including the Museum of Hamburg History (currently closed for renovation), the Museum of Labour and the Altona Museum, 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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© Zusatzstoffmuseum

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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© ThisIsJulia Photography

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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© ThisIsJulia Photography

Altona 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.

Altona Museum

Altonaer Museum

Museumstraße 23
22765 Hamburg

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© Automuseum PROTOTYP

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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Exterior view of the Bucerius Kunst Forum
© Bucerius Kunst Forum, Foto: Ulrich Perrey

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

Bucerius Kunst Forum

Alter Wall 12
20457 Hamburg

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© 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

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DISCOVER NOW Current exhibitions and guided tours

  • 400 Jahre Reeperbahn - Teil 2
    © SHMH

    400 Jahre Reeperbahn - Teil 2 City Walks

    • 14.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Museum für Hamburgische Geschichte
    To event
  • 8. Chopin Festival Hamburg
    © Amelie Dahl

    8. Chopin Festival Hamburg Classical Music

    • 13.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Tanztriennale_Keyvisual2_cAmenGestaltung
    © Amen Gestaltung

    A Human Song Dance

    • 20.06.2026
    • 16:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
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    © Courtesy the artist and Esther Schipper, Berlin/Paris/Seoul. Photo Andrea Rossetti

    A Nail to Hang the Day On

    • 16.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
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    © Courtesy the artist and Esther Schipper, Berlin/Paris/Seoul. Photo Andrea Rossetti

    A Nail to Hang the Day On

    • 18.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
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    © Jac Leirner, Hardware Silk, 2012. Courtesy the artist and Esther Schipper, Berlin/Paris/Seoul. Photo Andrea Rossetti

    A Nail to Hang the Day On Exhibitions

    • 13.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • Archäologische Ausstellung, Wagenrad und Einbaum
    © Archäologisches Museum Hamburg

    Abenteuer Archäologie Exhibitions

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Archäologisches Museum Hamburg
    To event
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    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Foto: Jann Wilken

    Acht Jahrhunderte Kunst Permanent Exhibition

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Akademie-Abschlusskonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg
    © Mihály András

    Akademie-Abschlusskonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg Classical Music

    • 18.06.2026
    • 18:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • ALL NEW PEOPLE - Poster Pic
    © English Theatre

    All New People Theatre & Stage Art

    • 13.06.2026
    • 19:30
    • The English Theatre
    To event
  • 18_Hamburg_S_Taskoeprue_4163_1_300dpi
    © Regina Schmeken

    Blutiger Boden. Die Tatorte des NSU Exhibition

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Altonaer Museum
    To event
  • Chiara Frigo A Human Song c AHS Nid
    © AHS NID

    Chiara Frigo Theatre & Stage Art

    • 20.06.2026
    • 16:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • das_dilemma_02_c_gesellschaftsbuehne
    © Gesellschaftsbühne

    Das Dilemma Theatre

    • 19.06.2026
    • 19:00
    • monsun theater
    To event
  • Schwimmdampfkran und Schutendampfsauger
    © SHMH Sinje Hasheider

    Die Sammlung des Deutschen Hafenmuseums Permanent Exhibition

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Deutsches Hafenmuseum
    To event
  • Eroêffnung-93MargauxWeiss
    © Margaux Weiß

    Die Versammlung der Dinge (ab 6 Jahre)

    • 13.06.2026
    • 16:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
    To event
  • 5eafd412-bd38-4839-bb2f-264a789471e2
    © Disney, Stage Entertainment

    Disneys DER KÖNIG DER LÖWEN Musicals

    • 13.06.2026
    • 15:00
    • Stage Theater im Hafen
    To event
  • Tarzan_KeyVisual(c)EdgarRiceBurroughs, Inc. and Disney Enterprises
    © EdgarRiceBurroughs, Inc. and Disney Enterprises

    Disneys Musical TARZAN Musicals

    • 13.06.2026
    • 14:30
    • Stage Theater Neue Flora
    To event
  • Doja Cat Concerts & Music

    • 15.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Barclays Arena
    To event
  • FB Edgecrusher new
    © Mark André Kluck

    Edgecrusher

    • 19.06.2026
    • 22:00
    • KIR Hamburg
    To event
  • Ernst Barlach entdecken
    © Photo: Andreas Weiss

    Ernst Barlach entdecken

    • 14.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Ernst Barlach Haus
    To event
  • 69-Header-Gundlach
    © F.C Gundlach: Uschi Obermaier, 1970

    F.C. Gundlach You'll Never Watch Alone Exhibitions

    • 13.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Bucerius Kunst Forum
    To event
  • Familienzeit
    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Familienangebot, Foto: Fred Dott

    Familienzeit - Ausstellung: Sammlung Exhibitions

    • 20.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Familienzeit
    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Familienangebot, Foto: Fred Dott

    Familienzeit - Ausstellung: Sammlung Other

    • 13.06.2026
    • 13:15
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Familienzeit
    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Familienangebot, Foto: Fred Dott

    Familienzeit - Ausstellung: Sammlung Other

    • 20.06.2026
    • 13:15
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Familienzeit
    © Hamburger Kunsthalle, Familienangebot, Foto: Fred Dott

    Familienzeit - Ausstellung: Sammlung Other

    • 13.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • Eroêffnung-93MargauxWeiss
    © Margaux Weiß

    Film-Matinée + Die Versammlung der Dinge (ab 6 Jahre) Theatre

    • 14.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
    To event
  • Flohmarkt im Pastellfarben-Stil
    © Hamburg Tourismus GmbH

    Flohdom Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld Flea Markets

    • 13.06.2026
    • 06:00
    • Trabrennbahn Bahrenfeld
    To event
  • Liao Changyong / Hartmut Höll
    © Changyong Liao / HKD

    Four decades in harmony: 40th anniversary of the town twinning between Shanghai and Hamburg Other

    • 19.06.2026
    • 19:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • FreakOut Banner_Hansa-Website 2026_1342x671px_V1
    © Freak Out

    FREAK OUT! Varieté-Extravaganza Shows

    • 13.06.2026
    • 19:30
    • HANSA-Theatersaal
    To event
  • Das Ernst Barlach Haus während der Ausstellung »Tony Cragg. Against the grain« im Sommer 2012
    © © Tony Cragg, photo: Andreas Weiss

    Frischlinge voraus!

    • 20.06.2026
    • 14:00
    • Ernst Barlach Haus
    To event
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    © Gome

    GOME + The Gang w/ Franziska Berns

    • 13.06.2026
    • 22:00
    • Golden Pudel Club
    To event
  • bigladiesgrouup
    © Bartour Hamburg

    Hamburg Pubcrawl - Shots, Games & 2x VIP Club Entry

    • 13.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Treffpunkt: Beatles-Platz
    To event
  • Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg
    © Anna Tena

    Hamburg University of Music and Theatre Other

    • 15.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Harry Potter und das verwunschene Kind
    © links im Bild

    Harry Potter und das verwunschene Kind Musicals & Shows

    • 13.06.2026
    • 13:30
    • Theater am Großmarkt
    To event
  • timhardy-scenes-still
    © Tim Hardy

    I feel it all

    • 13.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • timhardy-scenes-still
    © Tim Hardy

    I feel it all

    • 16.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • timhardy-scenes-still
    © Tim Hardy

    I feel it all

    • 18.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • Il barbiere di Siviglia
    © KI-Artist: Manuel Braun

    Il barbiere di Siviglia Theatre & Stage Art

    • 13.06.2026
    • 19:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • MK&G_InspirationChina_DosemitdreiDrachen_Detail_QianlongAera_1736_1795_SlgMK&G_FotoMK&G_JoergArend_klein
    © Dose mit drei Drachen (Detail), China, Qing-Dynastie, Qianlong-Ära (1736-1795), MK&G, Foto: MK&G/Jörg Arend

    Inspiring China Permanent Exhibition

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • MK&G_InspirationJapan_SlgWalterGebhard_SuzukiKiitsu_Tänzerinnen_Detail_FotoTobiasEckmann
    © 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 Permanent Exhibition

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • das-interieur-des-jenisch-hauses-foto-shmh-sinje-hasheider-2
    © SHMH, Sinje Hasheider

    Jenisch Haus Permanent Exhibition

    • 13.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Jenisch Haus
    To event
  • Jimmy Carr
    © d2m Berlin GmbH

    Jimmy Carr Theatre & Stage Art

    • 20.06.2026
    • 19:30
    • Barclays Arena
    To event
  • Junge Symphoniker Hamburg / Leo Esselson / Daniel Kirchmann
    © Gesche Jäger

    Junge Symphoniker Hamburg Classical Music

    • 14.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Tanztriennale_Keyvisual2_cAmenGestaltung
    © Amen Gestaltung

    Living Cultural Body Dance

    • 18.06.2026
    • 17:30
    • Museum am Rothenbaum - Kulturen und Künste der Welt (MARKK)
    To event
  • Tanztriennale_Keyvisual2_cAmenGestaltung
    © Amen Gestaltung

    Ljuzem's Walk in Hamburg Dance

    • 20.06.2026
    • 15:00
    • Mahnmal St. Nikolai
    To event
  • maedchenchor 3 (c) BRump 1,9zu1
    © BRump

    Mädchenchor Hamburg: Ni Hao Gospel & Choir

    • 19.06.2026
    • 19:30
    • Kulturkirche Altona
    To event
  • Martha Argerich Festival
    © Daniel Dittus

    Martha Argerich Festival »Opening Night« Classical Music

    • 20.06.2026
    • 18:30
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • img-20260531-wa0047
    © Carmen Jansun

    Metal Underground Night - MUN Concerts & Music

    • 13.06.2026
    • 18:00
    • Logo
    To event
  • Michael Nast
    © Steffen Jänicke

    Michael Nast Other

    • 16.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Großer Saal)
    To event
  • Stage_Michael_Jackson_Musical_HHT_Facebook_Ticketaktion_1200x628px
    © Stage Entertainment

    MJ - Das Michael Jackson Musical Musicals

    • 13.06.2026
    • 14:30
    • Stage Theater an der Elbe
    To event
  • mnf-2026-illustration-2-familienkonzert
    © Wouter Hilhorst

    Mozart in der wilden Natur Classical Music

    • 20.06.2026
    • 14:30
    • FABRIK
    To event
  • Kammerkonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg
    © J. Konrad Schmidt

    Neue Philharmonie Hamburg / Hovhannes Baghdasaryan Classical Music

    • 14.06.2026
    • 18:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • nina-porter_kunstverein
    © Nina Porter

    Nina Porter: Sample Question

    • 16.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • nina-porter_kunstverein
    © Nina Porter

    Nina Porter: Sample Question

    • 18.06.2026
    • 12:00
    • Kunstverein in Hamburg
    To event
  • Fringify_Juha Hansen_2
    © Juha Hansen

    Oh Europa! Dangerous Games - Das Eröffnungsstück von Fringify (ab 14 Jahre) Theatre & Stage Art

    • 19.06.2026
    • 19:00
    • FUNDUS THEATER | Forschungstheater
    To event
  • Fassade P  2 2007_3x2
    © Panoptikum

    Panoptikum - Wax Museum

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Panoptikum
    To event
  • mkg_fotohanshansen_ot_kameraobjektiv_1985_hanshansen
    © Hans Hansen, Detail aus o. T. (Objektiv), für Nikon, 1985, Hans Hansen

    Photo: Hans Hansen

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • HHT_Plattform_Birdland_3000b1000-2
    © SCHNACK Stand-Up GmbH

    SCHNACK Stand-Up Comedy im BIRDLAND Jazzclub Theatre & Stage Art

    • 16.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Birdland Hamburg
    To event
  • sherlock_jr
    © Park Circus Ltd.

    Silent Film Concert for Kids and everyone Film, Cinema & TV

    • 14.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Metropolis Kino
    To event
  • SKULPTURAL
    © Griechische, weiße Gipsstatue eines Diskuswerfers in klassischer Wurfhaltung auf Sockel

    SKULPTURAL Exhibitions

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburger Kunsthalle
    To event
  • sollen_sie_doch_chaos_fressen_069_c_g2_baraniak
    © G2 Baraniak

    Sollen sie doch Chaos fressen Dance

    • 20.06.2026
    • 19:00
    • monsun theater
    To event
  • Speicherstadtführung (c) Thomas Hampel
    © Thomas Hampel

    Speicherstadt - Hamburgs UNESCO-Welterbe City Walks

    • 13.06.2026
    • 15:00
    • Speicherstadtmuseum
    To event
  • 20170614Roeer-1863-2
    © Marius Röer

    St. Pauli Nachtmarkt Farmer's Markets

    • 17.06.2026
    • 16:00
    • Spielbudenplatz
    To event
  • Kammerkonzert der Symphoniker Hamburg
    © J. Konrad Schmidt

    Symphoniker Hamburg / Chamber Concert Classical Music

    • 14.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Hamburg Dungeon
    © Hamburg Dungeon

    Take an 80-minute immersive trip through Hamburg’s chilling city history! Shows

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Hamburg Dungeon
    To event
  • Variations for Two Couples_Hans van Manen_TänzerInnen Ida Praetorius, Matias Oberlin  Kiran West
    © Kiran West

    Tanztriennale 2026 Dance

    • 14.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • verschiedene Spielstätten in Hamburg
    To event
  • Tanztriennale
    © Tanztriennale

    Tanztriennale x Demokratietafel Theatre & Stage Art

    • 20.06.2026
    • 00:00
    • Rathausmarkt Hamburg
    To event
  • Tjimur Dance Theatre Theatre & Stage Art

    • 18.06.2026
    • 17:30
    • Museum am Rothenbaum - Kulturen und Künste der Welt (MARKK)
    To event
  • To Share: Thoughts, Ideas & Food

    • 14.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Frappant
    To event
  • To Share: Thoughts, Ideas & Food Exhibitions

    • 13.06.2026
    • 11:00
    • Frappant
    To event
  • 251105_TPH_Keyvisual_3x2-2
    © Triennale der Photographie Hamburg

    Triennale der Photographie 2026 Festivals

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • verschiedene Spielstätten in Hamburg
    To event
  • Tristan und Isolde
    © Rüdiger Backmann

    Tristan und Isolde (Tristan and Isolde) Theatre & Stage Art

    • 14.06.2026
    • 16:00
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • Warhaus feat. Julien Libeer Concerts & Music

    • 16.06.2026
    • 20:00
    • Laeiszhalle (Kleiner Saal)
    To event
  • Wunderland
    © c) David Szauder

    Wonderland Theatre & Stage Art

    • 20.06.2026
    • 19:30
    • Hamburgische Staatsoper
    To event
  • MK&G_XULY.Bët_HerbstWinter24_25_Foto_Marc_Baptiste_3_klein
    © XULY.Bët, Kollektion Herbst/Winter 2024/25, Foto: Marc Baptiste

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

    • 13.06.2026
    • 10:00
    • Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G)
    To event
  • ZIZ_Das Musical_2025_ Stage Entertainment_VADB_Kalender_1116x624
    © Stage Entertainment

    Zurück in die Zukunft - Das Musical Musicals

    • 13.06.2026
    • 15:00
    • Stage Operettenhaus
    To event

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