Bucerius Kunst Forum

ArtOpens 11amFrom €12Rathaus (U3)

The Bucerius Kunst Forum opened in 2002 and is run by the ZEIT-Stiftung Ebelin und Gerd Bucerius. It has no permanent collection and instead presents around four themed exhibitions a year, ranging from classical antiquity to contemporary art. The house is at Alter Wall 12, next to the Rathaus in the city centre.

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Von Monet bis Picasso. Jüdische Kunstsammler:innen in Deutschland

Reconstructs 15 art collections assembled by German Jews before 1945, with about 100 modernist works, documents and letters.

Now showing11 Sept – 29 Mar 2027€12

Better Together. Von Cranachs Werkstatt bis zu den Guerrilla Girls

For the museum's 25th anniversary, a show on collaboration in art, from late-medieval workshops to duos and activist collectives.

Upcoming30 Apr 2027 – 29 Aug 2027€12

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Alter Wall 12, 20457 Hamburg, Germany

Nearest station: Rathaus (U3) and Jungfernstieg (U1, U2, U4, S1, S3)

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Mon	11:00–19:00
Tue	11:00–19:00
Wed	11:00–19:00
Thu	11:00–21:00
Fri	11:00–19:00
Sat	11:00–19:00
SunToday	11:00–19:00

Admission

From €12

Reduced 6 EUR; Tuesday ticket 6 EUR, valid on Tuesdays only

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible with a lift to the exhibition hall; free wheelchair loan and accessible toilet available.

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How much does Bucerius Kunst Forum cost?: Standard adult admission to Bucerius Kunst Forum is €12. Reduced 6 EUR; Tuesday ticket 6 EUR, valid on Tuesdays only. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Bucerius Kunst Forum?: Bucerius Kunst Forum is open Daily 11:00 to 19:00, Thursdays until 21:00. Closed 24 December; 31 December 11:00 to 17:00.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Bucerius Kunst Forum?: Bucerius Kunst Forum is located at Alter Wall 12, 20457 Hamburg, Germany, in the Altstadt area of Hamburg. The nearest stations are Rathaus (U3) and Jungfernstieg (U1, U2, U4, S1, S3).
What can I see at Bucerius Kunst Forum?: Exhibition house beside Hamburg's Rathaus with about four themed art shows a year, from antiquity to the contemporary. Current highlights include Von Monet bis Picasso. Jüdische Kunstsammler:innen in Deutschland and Better Together. Von Cranachs Werkstatt bis zu den Guerrilla Girls.
Do I need to book Bucerius Kunst Forum in advance?: Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Bucerius Kunst Forum?: Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Bucerius Kunst Forum accessible?: Wheelchair accessible with a lift to the exhibition hall; free wheelchair loan and accessible toilet available.

Image credits

Bucerius Kunst ForumStaro1 / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
Hamburger KunsthalleOursana / Wikimedia Commons, CC0
Kunsthaus HamburgClaus-Joachim Dickow / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.5
Internationales Maritimes Museum HamburgFrank Schulenburg / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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