Hamburger Kunsthalle

Hamburger Kunsthalle is an art museum in the Hamburg-Mitte district, a short walk from the main railway station. The complex consists of three buildings that reflect different periods of construction and are connected by a shared entrance area.

The museum opened in the late 19th century as an exhibition hall for the city's growing collection. A modern cube for contemporary art was added near the end of the 20th century, while a major renovation in the mid-2010s renewed the infrastructure.

The architecture joins old and contemporary halls through an underground passage, letting visitors move between centuries as they explore. The name references the Kunsthalle tradition, a type of public exhibition space that emerged in northern Germany during the 1800s.

The museum is open Tuesday through Wednesday from 10 to 18, Thursday from 10 to 21, and Friday through Sunday from 10 to 18. Monday is a closing day, and holidays may bring different hours, so a quick check before visiting helps.

The print room holds over 130,000 sheets, including etchings and drawings from several centuries. This collection is open to the public, but only by appointment and in a dedicated study room.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 1868

Architects: Hermann von der Hude, Georg Theodor Schirrmacher

Official opening: 1868

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: Yes

Address: Glockengießerwall 5, 20095 Hamburg

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Wednesday 10:00-18:00; Thursday 10:00-21:00; Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +4940428131200

Email: info@hamburger-kunsthalle.de

Website: https://hamburger-kunsthalle.de

GPS coordinates: 53.55500,10.00306

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:35