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Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
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Opened in 1877, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg (MK&G) is one of Europe’s leading design museums. Its unique collection ranges from antiquity to contemporary innovations and encompasses the European, East Asian and Islamic cultural realms. On view are spectacular highlights such as the Spiegel Canteen (1969) by Danish designer Verner Panton, the Art Nouveau ensemble “Pariser Saal” (ca. 1900) and the impressive light object “Shylight” by the artist duo DRIFT.
Numerous exhibitions, events and projects shed light on developments in society as they explore how we design our world. In addition to aesthetic concerns and entertaining themes, the focus is increasingly on socio-political issues with regard to the environment, sustainability and speculative visions of the future.
Visitors are received in one of the most beautiful museum foyers anywhere – designed by Studio Besau-Marguerre from Hamburg. The Freiram space at the MK&G is accessible free of charge, inviting visitors to linger, read, work and converse.
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Opening Hours:
Tue – Sun 10 am – 6 pm
Thu 10 am – p pm
Mo closedAddress:
Steintorplatz
20099 HamburgContact:
+49 40 428134-880 service@mkg-hamburg.de www.mkg-hamburg.de
Getting There
The MK&G is located next to the main railway station ("Hauptbahnhof").
We recommend travelling by local public transport. The nearest stops are the main railway station with all U- and S-Bahn lines and bus stops. For connections in and around Hamburg visit Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (hvv).
For timetables and booking your train journey please visit Deutsche Bahn.
For visitors from the local area, we recommend arriving by bicycle. Bicycle stands are located directly in front of the entrance.
For those arriving by car, the nearest paid parking garage is "Hühnerposten". In front of the Museum, at "Steintorplatz", there are some paid parking opportunities but only suitable for short-term parking. A free handicapped parking space is available for visitors with mobility restrictions.
From Hamburg Airport, take the S-Bahn line S1 to the main railway station ("Hauptbahnhof"). The journey takes approximately 25 minutes. For connections and timetables visit Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (hvv).
Restaurant
Destille
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Visitors can enjoy snacks and refreshments in the restaurant "Destille". We offer a large buffet with hot and cold meals and homemade cake, freshly prepared salads and beverages of all kinds.
Location: 1st floor in the MK&G
Opening times: Tue – Sun 11 am – 17 pm (Buffet until 4.15 pm) Thu 11 am – 20 pm (Buffet until 7 pm)
Contact: +49 40 280 33 54 destille-hamburg@gmx.de
Shop
Book Shop Walther König
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The Walther König book shop offers a wide range of publications on art, art theory, architecture, photography and design. In keeping with the collection of the MK&G, the range on the topics of decorative arts, design, graphic design, fashion and non-European art is particularly distinctive. In addition, all publications and posters of the MK&G are available. A selection of children's books and design and gift articles as well as art postcards and posters complete the range. Orders can be placed by telephone or e-mail. The book shop is accessible free of charge.
Opening times: Tue – Sun 10 am – 6 pm Thu 10 – 9 pm
Contact: +49 40 2487 5883 hamburgmkg@buchhandlung-walther-koenig.de
Exhibitions