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Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe

Museum of Arts and Crafts

The museum is a leading centre for art, applied art, and design. Its collections of work from Europe and the Middle and the Far East are of the finest-quality and span all epochs from the Ancient World to the present day. They also have many activities and concerts (see the Classical Music section). The museum is housed in an 18th-century palace, which has the original roofs and ceilings.

Address: Steintorplatz, just to the southeast of Hauptbahnhof
Hours: Open Tue - Sun 11:00 - 18:00, Thu 11:00 - 21:00
Price: Adult €10, reduced €7, children under 18 years free, family €17
Website: mkg-hamburg.de (opens in a new tab)

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