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title: "Museum Embankment Festival Frankfurt | Museums & Cultural Highlights"
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Museum Embankment Festival
28.08. - 30.08.2026

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A weekend full of culture on the Main
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The Museum Embankment Festival once again transforms Frankfurt into a hub for art, culture and history. More than two dozen museums and cultural institutions invite visitors to discover their exhibitions, collections and special programmes. Along the banks of the Main, visitors can explore both well-known institutions and unique cultural venues, gaining fascinating insights into art, architecture, film, literature, music, science and society.

Taking part are renowned institutions such as the Städel Museum, the Frankfurt Historical Museum, the DFF – German Film Institute & Film Museum, the Museum of Applied Arts, the Archaeological Museum and many other museums. Specialised institutions such as the MOMEM – Museum of Modern Electronic Music, the Struwwelpeter Museum and the Deutsche Bundesbank’s Money Museum also offer unique experiences and fresh perspectives.

Whether it’s impressive collections, current exhibitions, historic sites or hands-on activities for the whole family: the museums along the banks of the Main are opening their doors and inviting you to rediscover Frankfurt as a city of culture. Discover the full programme of the participating museums at the Museum Embankment Festival.

Opening Times
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**Friday:** 03:00 pm – 01:00 am
**End Stage Programme: 00:00 am**

**Saturday:** 11:00 am – 01:00 am
**End Stage Programme: 00:00 am**

**Sunday:** 11:00 am – 00:00 am
**End Stage Programme: 10:00 pm**
Fireworks: 10:00 pm

 

### Participating Museums

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### Discover the complete
cultural programme

All information is provided without guarantee and is not intended to be exhaustive. We reserve the right to make changes. The programme is updated regularly and new offers are added from time to time.

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You will receive details of the 2027 programme shortly before the festival.

 

### Impressions from recent years

 

FAQ
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Frequently asked questions about the Museumsuferfest badge and the participating museums

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- When can you use the Museum Embankment Festival Button?
    
    The button gives you free entry to all participating museums during the festival. The offer is valid from Friday 2808.2026 at 3:00 pm up to and including Sunday, 30.08.2026.
    You can purchase the badge directly at the participating museums, at the Tourist Information FrankfurtRheinMain information tent on the north bank near the Eiserner Steg, at the Tourist Office at the Römer or at the Tourist Office New Old Town.
- Are there any discounts on the Museum Embankment Festival buttons?
    
    No, there are no discounts on the Museum Embankment Festival buttons. The prices are the same for all participants.
- Can you buy the Museum Embankment Festival Button in the museums?
    
    The Embankment Festival Button is available at the participating museums, as well as at the Tourist Office tent on the festival grounds, at the  and at the .
- Is the MuseumsuferCard also valid during the Museum Embankment Festival?
    
    Yes, the MuseumsuferCard is also valid during the Museum Embankment Frestival and grants entry to the museums. Please note, however, that you will not receive a Museum Embankment Festival Button upon presentation of the MuseumsuferCard and are therefore not eligible to take part in the prize draw.
- Up to what age do children get free entry to museums?
    
    Children and young people under the age of 18 are entitled to free entry to the city’s museums, provided they can show appropriate proof of age. This applies to a large number of museums taking part in the Museumsuferfest, including:
    
    
    - Frankfurt Archaeological Museum
    - Caricatura Museum Frankfurt
    - Frankfurt Historical Museum
    - Frankfurt Icon Museum
    - Institute for City History
    - Jewish Museum Frankfurt
    - MMK - Museum of Modern Art
    - Museum Judengasse
    - Museum of Applied Arts
    - Museum of World Cultures
    - Young Museum Frankfurt
    
    Please note that non-municipal museums may have different rules and opening hours.
- What time do the museums close? 
    
    Opening times vary from museum to museum.
- Was your question not answered?
    
    You can find further questions and answers in our general FAQ section under “Information”.