Visit 47 museums thanks to Hamburg's #seeforfree

28 October 2024

Admission free on October 31, 2024 - all kinds of events and exhibitions across city

A record 47 museums and galleries will open their doors free of charge to mark Reformation Day on October 31, 2024, as part of the #seeforfree campaign. The public can view anything from contemporary glass art to the history of football. Events include guided tours as well as hands-on activities and events for all age groups. Co-ordinated by the Hamburg Museum Service on behalf of the Ministry of Culture and Media, more and more private institutions are joining the initiative to build a bridge between religions and world views.

#seeforfree - more museums involved than ever before

"This year, almost twice as many museums can be visited for free than when the scheme launched in 2018. This shows how successful the 'seeforfree' idea has become," said Carsten Brosda, Senator for Culture and Media. New additions include the Achilles Foundation Glass Museum, the FC St. Pauli Museum and the Hamburg Film and Television Museum. The Wasser Forum and the Woods Art Institute will also open free of charge this year. Visitors will literally be spoilt for choice. "Whether you are travelling back in time on the 'Peking' or trying to grasp colonial history with Pippi Longstocking or discovering queer perspectives on art history, 'seeforfree' offers inspiration and new perspectives. Admission is free for everyone," Brosda added.

Art and culture for everyone

In addition to the museums' permanent collections, special events such as "Flowers Forever" will be held at the Bucerius Kunst Forum or "Germany around 1980" at the Altonaer Museum. The Hamburger Kunsthalle is offering guided tours of queer perspectives on art history, while the German Port Museum is holding "Enjoyment in the Port" themed-events for families. Children and youths can explore the interactive "Dein Paket ist da. Shopping to order" exhibition in the Museum of Work. Multilingual events will be offered in English, Spanish, Low German, Ukrainian and Arabic. An individual tour of a museum can also be booked.
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