The Long Night of the Museums (30 August) wants visitors to make mischief, for one night that is. This year, 75 of Berlin’s biggest historical and cultural institutions are opening their doors for a nightlong exploration of Berlin’s secrets. From 6pm to 2am, thousands of visitors will get the chance to experience the city’s museums in a whole new light. The programme is packed, so to help ease the stress we’ve curated a guide to tickets, transportation and must-see exhibits.
What is Long Night of the Museums?
If just being able to visit your favourite museums well after regular opening hours wasn’t exciting enough each year, participating institutions craft a programme of special experiences around a curated theme.
This year’s theme is all about love; inviting visitors to discover the stories of famous couples from history and mythology, and the tragic romances and affairs of great artists.
How much are tickets?
A ticket for Long Night of the Museums covers a whole night’s worth of activities. Here’s the price breakdown (and what you can expect) from purchasing the ticket:
Prices
- ADVANCED SALES (ends August 17): €15 or €12 reduced (click here for info about eligibility)
- STANDARD PRICE: €23 or €17 reduced
Kids up to age 12 have free admission (but a free ticket must be reserved online beforehand)
Purchase your ticket online here.
What it gets you
- Tickets are valid at all participating institutions from 6pm on August 30 to 2am on August 31
- Tickets include access to shuttle buses for transportation
Is special transport available?
When thousands of people take to the streets of Berlin, getting around can be… difficult. Included in the price of admission is access to five shuttle routes that hit Berlin’s most iconic institutions.
