Museum Open House, Hop Hop Museum Day
On International Museum Day, Luxembourg's museums open their doors free of charge for Luxembourg Museum Days. During these special days, residents and visitors have a unique opportunity to discover Luxembourg's rich cultural heritage free of charge.
This event traditionally takes place on the third weekend in May. The next edition of Luxembourg Museum Days is scheduled to take place on May 16 and 17, 2026. Once again, this edition is already shaping up to be an unmissable event.
HopHop an de Musée, a cultural program for everyone
Luxembourg Museum Days is a comprehensive and varied cultural experience, suitable for the whole family. No fewer than forty museums across the country take part in this event.
Each visitor will be able to immerse themselves in Luxembourg's history, art, and culture. Whether you are passionate about ancient art, contemporary art, or local history, you will find captivating exhibitions that will pique your curiosity.
During Luxembourg Museum Days, participating museums offer a variety of activities to suit all tastes and interests. Guided tours, lectures, creative workshops, and other workshops are offered in several languages: Luxembourgish, French, German, and English.
This wide range of activities means that everyone can find something to suit their interests and level of understanding. Younger visitors can learn while having fun through playful activities. Adults, meanwhile, can deepen their knowledge through more detailed presentations.
Varied exhibitions and a fun atmosphere
Luxembourg's museums offer a wide variety of exhibitions. Visitors can discover Luxembourgish and international history and culture through historical artifacts and contemporary works of art.
For example, you can discover the remains of the steel-making past of the southern lands in the Esch-sur-Alzette region. Are you more interested in the traditions and customs of the Grand Duchy? Several museums , particularly in northern Luxembourg, offer retrospectives of the past. Are you curious about flora and fauna? The Natur Museum should satisfy your curiosity. You can also discover more specialized museums, such as the Customs and Excise Museum, the Transport Museum, and the Firefighters Museum.
What all these museums have in common is that they offer Museum Days visitors an original and informative perspective on their collections. These open days are also an opportunity to visit the exhibition rooms in a special, fun atmosphere, created especially for the occasion.
Free museums during Luxembourg Museum Days
But one of the most attractive aspects of Luxembourg Museum Days is that this event offers the opportunity to discover museums throughout the country free of charge. Free admission allows all citizens, residents, and visitors to explore museums without financial constraints.
However, some events require prior registration. It is therefore strongly recommended that you check the official Luxembourg Museum Days website to verify the availability of activities and registration procedures .
Luxembourg Museum Days attracts a large number of visitors every year . During the last edition, more than 17,000 people visited Luxembourg's museums to explore their varied collections. This massive turnout reflects the growing interest in the event, as well as the richness and diversity of the Grand Duchy's museums.
ICOM Luxembourg and Museum Days
The Luxembourg Museum Days Open House event is organized by ICOM (International Council of Museums) Luxembourg. This branch of the International Council of Museums has been working since 1997 to promote understanding between peoples through culture. Luxembourg Museum Days is thus part of an international framework aimed at encouraging cultural exchange and raising public awareness of the diversity of museums.
With its museums rich in history and art, Luxembourg is an ideal testing ground for this Luxembourg Museum Days initiative. During these Open House days, visitors have the opportunity to learn about the country's history, from its origins to the present day, while discovering its rich geography.
In addition, this event also offers a special opportunity to immerse oneself in Luxembourgish culture, which is both local and open to the world.
Museum Open Days, Luxembourg culture
For expats and foreign visitors, Luxembourg Museum Days are a unique opportunity to discover the lesser-known facets of Luxembourg. In addition to the country's history and art, you can discover its customs, traditions, and even its gastronomy through special exhibitions. It should not be forgotten that Luxembourg is a multicultural country. This diversity is also reflected in the collections of its museums.
The event is also an opportunity to meet experts in Luxembourgish culture. Curators and enthusiasts will share their knowledge and love of Luxembourgish history and art. Visitors will be able to gain a better understanding of the country through conferences and more entertaining activities.
While Luxembourg Museum Days is a highlight of the year, the Museum Night event offers a unique opportunity to visit Luxembourg's museums in the evening, in a different and more intimate atmosphere. It's a great opportunity to extend the cultural experience beyond the daytime.
For more information, visit the official website dedicated to Luxembourg Museum Days. Please note that some events must be booked in advance.
Whether you are a resident, expatriate, or simply a visitor, don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the history, art, and culture of Luxembourg!
The event is also sponsored by our partner Enovos.