Long Night of Museums

August 29, 2026

During the Long Night of Museums in Berlin, many museums and exhibition venues in the capital will once again open their doors at night.

For the Lange Nacht der Museen (Long Night of Museums), a large number of Berlin museums and exhibition venues open their doors and give visitors the opportunity to view exhibitions, collections and installations as well as take part in workshops, express tours and artist talks from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. This year, 75 museums take part in the long night.

75 Exhibition Venues and 750 Events

With 75 museums, from the classic cultural temples on Museum Island to the Trabi Museum, from the private Samurai Art Museum to the Stasi Museum in Normannenstraße, this year's night-time event once again has a lot to offer. Discover world-famous collections, Berlin originals, other cultures, unique places and beloved things. Secrets of research and collecting are revealed behind many an otherwise closed door. Each museum welcomes the Lange Nacht flaneurs in its own unique way, including culinary surprises.

Long Night of Museums 2026: Highlights

• Live Graffiti at Urban Nation: Graffiti artists Age Age and Tomsta are collaborating to create a piece of art and interpret the concept of crime. The finished design remains a surprise until the very last spray of paint.
• On the Trail of an Assassination: During the Escape Mission at the Museum of Communication, visitors follow mysterious clues and try to solve a tricky case.
• A Classic Car Ride Through Berlin: Visitors can ride for free in historic vehicles between the German Museum of Technology and the Humboldt Forum.
• Crack a Safe at the Spy Museum: If you have patience and a steady hand, you can try to open a real safe.
• Virtual Journey Through the Solar System: Wearing VR headsets, visitors join researchers from Freie Universität Berlin to explore distant planets, moons and other celestial bodies.
• Crime Scene: Samurai Museum Visitors investigate a fictional criminal case, follow hidden clues, and work with Japanese police officers to solve a mysterious case.
• Art Forgers for a Night: At the Hamburger Bahnhof, visitors slip into the role of art forgers and create their own forgeries modeled after famous works of art.
• Crime Karaoke at the Ephraim Palace: Visitors can sing crime-themed songs on stage, from "Smooth Criminal" to "Bonnie and Clyde."
• Flight Simulator at the Museum of Technology: Visitors can take a seat in the flight simulator and take off on a virtual sightseeing flight.

At a Glance

• Event: Long Night of Museums 2026
• Location: Numerous museums in Berlin
• Start: 29 August 2026
• Opening Hours: Most participating museums are open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
• Admission Fee:
  Through August 16: 15 euros, reduced rate 12 euros; starting August 17: 23 euros, reduced rate 17 euros
• Tickets: Book Tickets
• Program: www.langenachtdermuseen.berlin