Every Friday, Hanover offers the opportunity to visit renowned museums without paying admission. Under the motto "Free Friday - free admission to the museum" selected museums open their doors to the public and invite you to experience important collections and exhibitions free of charge.
Overview of the participating museums
Sprengel Museum Hanover - every Friday
Hanover State Museum - Free admission on Fridays from 14:00 to 18:00 (special exhibitions excluded)
Historical Museum Hanover - every Friday free of charge
Museum August Kestner - Free admission on Fridays
Kestner Company - Free admission on Fridays
Information about the museums
The Sprengel Museum presents important works of classical modern and contemporary art. The State Museum offers extensive insights into natural history, archaeology, ethnology and art history. The Historical Museum sheds light on the history of the city of Hanover and its region. The Museum August Kestner combines antiquity, applied art and design. The Kestner Company is regarded as an important address for modern and contemporary art in Lower Saxony.
Advantages of free admission
The Free Friday makes it possible to enjoy high-quality cultural programmes without paying admission. The offer is aimed at anyone who wants to use their free time for cultural discoveries - whether art lovers, history enthusiasts or spontaneous visitors.
These paid museums have a free day
Sprengel Museum | Fri |
State Museum | Fr 14-18 h, except special exhibitions |
Historical Museum | Fri |
Museum August Kestner | Fri |
Kestner Company | Fri |

