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Long Night of Museums 2026
A Night of Clues, Crimes, and Creatures of the Dark
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Long Night of Museums 2026
A Night of Clues, Crimes, and Creatures of the Dark
Guided Tours, Treasure Hunt, Reading, Performances
Step into the shadows at Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), where this year’s Long Night of Museums follows the tracks of some of Berlin’s most elusive nightwalkers. Foxes, furry creatures, and other nocturnal companions guide visitors through an evening of hidden stories and unexpected encounters.
Young detectives can begin the evening by joining a treasure hunt and discover why protecting wildlife is more rewarding than hunting it—and perhaps leave with a painted fox face to match. As the evening unfolds, a spoken word performance unravels tales of crime and cunning, while a guided immersive tour opens up new ways of experiencing HKW. A late-night performance blurs virtual and physical worlds, as a queer, non-binary character and their virtual furry friends explore new ways of being together.
Later in the evening, visitors are invited to join a picnic and a collective howl under the moon, with Discoteca Volpería Grandiosa keeping the night moving with a DJ set at Weltwirtschaft.
As part of the Long Night of Museums
Access to events in and around HKW with a Long Night of Museums ticket
Access to Weltwirtschaft restaurant is free entry
A Night of Clues, Crimes, and Creatures of the Dark
Guided Tours, Treasure Hunt, Reading, Performances
Step into the shadows at Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW), where this year’s Long Night of Museums follows the tracks of some of Berlin’s most elusive nightwalkers. Foxes, furry creatures, and other nocturnal companions guide visitors through an evening of hidden stories and unexpected encounters.
Young detectives can begin the evening by joining a treasure hunt and discover why protecting wildlife is more rewarding than hunting it—and perhaps leave with a painted fox face to match. As the evening unfolds, a spoken word performance unravels tales of crime and cunning, while a guided immersive tour opens up new ways of experiencing HKW. A late-night performance blurs virtual and physical worlds, as a queer, non-binary character and their virtual furry friends explore new ways of being together.
Later in the evening, visitors are invited to join a picnic and a collective howl under the moon, with Discoteca Volpería Grandiosa keeping the night moving with a DJ set at Weltwirtschaft.
As part of the Long Night of Museums
Access to events in and around HKW with a Long Night of Museums ticket
Access to Weltwirtschaft restaurant is free entry
Price info: Valid at all participating museums.
Early bird ticket from 3 to 16 August 2026: 15,00 € / 12,00 €
Children up to 12 years are free of charge. Please book a free children’s ticket for each child and carry it with you during the Long Night of Museums. Children’s tickets are only available online – there in combination with a paid ticket – as well as at the box offices of all participating museums.
Access to Weltwirtschaft restaurant is free entry
Price: €23.00
Reduced price: €17.00
Early bird ticket from 3 to 16 August 2026: 15,00 € / 12,00 €
Children up to 12 years are free of charge. Please book a free children’s ticket for each child and carry it with you during the Long Night of Museums. Children’s tickets are only available online – there in combination with a paid ticket – as well as at the box offices of all participating museums.
Access to Weltwirtschaft restaurant is free entry
Price: €23.00
Reduced price: €17.00
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