Museum Day NRW in Germany

Museums operate at the intersection of preserving history and shaping the future.

One of the primary missions of museums is to preserve, exhibit, and share cultural heritage. On this day, admission is usually free at hundreds of museums across North Rhine-Westphalia. In the district of Kleve alone, for example, some 30 cultural venues are open to the public. In 2026, this day falls on Sunday, May 17.