Düsseldorf Night of the Museums (Nacht der Museen), is an unmissable milestone for culture-vultures in Düsseldorf. During this annual museum celebration, over 50 museums in Düsseldorf open their doors from the early evening until the small hours.
Enjoy your museums of choice until 2am
On April 26, 2025, more than 50 of the city’s museums and galleries take part in this one-of-a-kind event, inviting attendees inside from 7pm until 2am. Get immersed in exhibitions, concerts, installations, poetry readings, theatre and dance.
Certain museums are so big that visitors can easily spend over three hours there, meanwhile others can be explored in less than 30 minutes - that’s why Düsseldorf Night of the Museums is perfect for those who want to combine visits to the multiple museums in Düsseldorf.
For those feeling extra curious, guided tours take place in some venues. Visitors can also look forward to delicious food and refreshing drinks throughout the night.
Previously Participating museums in Düsseldorf
Here are some of the museums that have taken part in previous Nights of the Museums:
The Marionette Theatre
The Mannesmann Building
Benrath Palace
Haus der Architekten
Town Hall
Shuttle bus included
The ticket includes complimentary access to the shuttle bus that takes visitors from venue to venue, so it’s possible to try and fit in multiple museums, all in one night.
The origin of museum nights
Nowadays, events similar to Düsseldorf Night of the Museums happen all over the globe, but the concept began in Berlin in 1997 with a special night of extra-long opening hours at museums all over Berlin, with added entertainment. The idea soon spread to other German cities, and then began to be adopted abroad. Now, countless cities worldwide hold their own museum nights.
Düsseldorf Night of the Museums tickets can be purchased online. The tickets include access to all participating museums on the night, as well as the special Düsseldorf Night of the Museums transport provided.