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Hamburger Kunsthalle: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Kunsthalle is next free on Thursday, 5 November 2026 (in 12 days).
- Free for everyone on the first Thursday of the month, 18:00-21:00.
- Also free: children and young people under 18; the companion of a severely disabled visitor.
- Otherwise: adult ticket (collection and exhibitions) — €18.
Calendar
Free days at Kunsthalle
- THU5NOVThursday, 5 November 2026 · in 12 days · 18:00–21:00
- THU3DECThursday, 3 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 18:00–21:00
- THU7JANThursday, 7 January 2027 · in 3 months · 18:00–21:00
- THU4FEBThursday, 4 February 2027 · in 3 months · 18:00–21:00
- THU4MARThursday, 4 March 2027 · in 4 months · 18:00–21:00
- THU1APRThursday, 1 April 2027 · in 5 months · 18:00–21:00
12 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Plan an art evening on the first Thursday of the month: free entry 18:00-21:00.
- Under-18s still need a €0 child ticket.
- The library is free without a museum visit.
- Closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursFree for everyone on the first Thursday of the month, 18:00-21:00 · 18:00–21:00 | everyone | Applies to all visitors; the museum is open until 21:00 on Thursdays. | No |
| Free forFree for children and young people under 18 | under-18s | Each child needs a €0 child ticket (counter or online shop). | No |
| Free forFree for the companion of a severely disabled visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | Listed under 'Freier Eintritt'; the disabled visitor pays the concession rate. | No |
Official prices
Kunsthalle ticket prices
| Adult ticket (collection and exhibitions) — Concession €9 (pupils, trainees, students, ALG I/Bürgergeld and social-welfare recipients, severely disabled). Flexticket without time slot €25. Evening 'kurz reingeschaut' last hour (17-18, Thu 20-21) €9/€6. | €18 |
| Flexticket (one entry to collection and all exhibitions, no time slot, valid 1 year) | €25 |
| 3-day Kunstmeile ticket (Kunsthalle, MKG, Deichtorhallen, Bucerius Kunst Forum, Kunsthaus, Kunstverein; concession €25) | €35 |
| Public themed tour (on top of admission; under-18s free) | €6 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult ticket (collection and exhibitions)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Kunsthalle
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Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–21:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday until 21:00; closed Mondays. Holidays 2026: open 3 and 31 Oct, 25-26 Dec (10-18); closed 24 Dec; 31 Dec 10-15; 1 Jan 2027 12-18.
Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
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FAQ
Kunsthalle: common questions
Is Kunsthalle free?
Kunsthalle is free for everyone on the first Thursday of the month, 18:00-21:00. Also free: children and young people under 18; the companion of a severely disabled visitor. Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
When is Kunsthalle free?
Free for everyone on the first Thursday of the month, 18:00-21:00. The next free date is Thursday, 5 November 2026.
Who gets free entry to Kunsthalle?
Under-18s — each child needs a €0 child ticket (counter or online shop).. Carers of visitors with disabilities — listed under 'Freier Eintritt'; the disabled visitor pays the concession rate..
How much is a ticket to Kunsthalle?
Adult ticket (collection and exhibitions) costs €18 on the official site.
What day is Kunsthalle closed?
Kunsthalle is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday until 21:00; closed Mondays. Holidays 2026: open 3 and 31 Oct, 25-26 Dec (10-18); closed 24 Dec; 31 Dec 10-15; 1 Jan 2027 12-18.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- hamburger-kunsthalle.de/de/preise-tickets-gutscheine · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- hamburger-kunsthalle.de/de/oeffnungszeiten
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