Jump to content
Visiting

Free admission!

Offers that cost nothing (or just a small donation):

Nov. 10

The natural history lecture, (opens in a new tab) held as part of the Parental Care (opens in a new tab) exhibition at the Museum Wiesbaden, will explore the topic “Are Frogs Better Parents?”
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 6:00 p.m.

November 11

Once a month on Wednesdays, you can use the Infoladen workshop (opens in a new tab) in Westend to repair furniture together, build new items out of wood, sew, create insect nesting boxes, or carve. 
When and where? Infoladen, Blücherstraße 46, 6:30–8:30 p.m.   

Nov. 15

During the Open Weekend (opens in a new tab) at the Literaturhaus, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of Villa Clementine and browse for new reading material at the book exchange.
When and where? Villa Clementine, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

Nov. 17

This do it: Tuesday (opens in a new tab) event at the Wartburg features group singing. Whether you already sing regularly or are just curious about something new—you’re warmly welcome!
When and where? Wartburg, 6:30–8:00 p.m. 

Nov. 19

To mark the 150th anniversary of Maria Franck-Marc’s (opens in a new tab) birth, Jessica Keilholz-Busch, director of the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel am See, will give a lecture at the Museum Wiesbaden as part of the exhibition *Die Blauen Reiterinnen (opens in a new tab)*.
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 7:00 p.m. 

Nov. 20

During the shared reading (opens in a new tab) session, condensed texts (short stories and poetry) are read aloud in a group of up to 15 people. Impressions, feelings, and associations are shared and discussed within the group.
When and where? Literaturhaus Villa Clementine, 3:00–4:30 p.m.

Nov. 22

“Swapping is the new shopping”—that’s the motto of the swap meet (opens in a new tab) at the Schlachthof, where people looking to swap items bring along the things they want to exchange. Good options include, for example, books, decorative items, games, household items, and so on...
When and where? Schlachthof, 12:00 p.m.

Nov. 24

Coal merchants travel through the city with their horse-drawn carts; Wiesbaden and the American occupation; the first skyscraper in Wiesbaden—in the lecture Wiesbaden Street Stories, (opens in a new tab) you’ll explore 1950s Wiesbaden with Erika Noack.  
When and where? Wiesbaden City Archives, 6:00 p.m.; please register by email at veranstaltung-stadtarchivwiesbadende 

Nov. 25

At the StopfBar, (opens in a new tab) you can mend and patch items together and learn the techniques of visible mending.
When and where? E 14 workshops at kunstraum, Eltviller Str. 14, 5:30–8:00 p.m. 

Nov. 28

At the Repair Café (opens in a new tab) in the Umweltladen, broken household appliances, consumer electronics, and toys are repaired for free.
When and where? Umweltladen, Luisenstraße 19, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; pick up by 2:00 p.m.

Nov. 28

The Kunsthaus invites you to the concert Eight-String Cello Sounds (opens in a new tab) featuring the MarCelli Duo—an exciting musical journey featuring original works. The artists welcome donations.
When and where? Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, 6:00 p.m.

Nov. 29

On the first Sunday of Advent, the mre invites you
to a sing-along (opens in a new tab) and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, featuring artwork by schoolchildren in front of the museum. When and where? Reinhard Ernst Museum, 3:30 p.m.

December 1

At do it: Tuesday (opens in a new tab) at the Wartburg, participants knit and crochet in a relaxed atmosphere over a cup of tea and pleasant conversation.
When and where? Wartburg, 6:00–8:00 p.m. 

Dec. 2

Which way is the world actually upside down? You can look forward to a change of perspective (opens in a new tab) with artist Titus Grab at the exhibition opening at the Kunsthaus.
When and where? Kunsthaus, 7:00 p.m. 

Dec. 2

No longer an insider tip among jazz fans: Once a month, musicians from Wiesbaden and the surrounding region gather for a casual, impromptu, and improvised concert—the Jazz Session at the thalhaus Theater
. (opens in a new tab) When and where? thalhaus Theater, 8:00 p.m.

Dec. 4

Adventure Around the World: Katinka Fischer sipped caipirinhas on Copacabana Beach, sailed into the Tasman Sea, and encountered stone giants on Easter Island. She has written about her experiences in the book *Mit der Sonne unterwegs* (Traveling with the Sun), which she will present at the Kunsthaus. Featuring piano music from five continents.
When and where? Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, 6 p.m.

Dec. 5

On the first Saturday of every month, admission is free at the Museum Wiesbaden. Featuring a painting table in the foyer, children’s tours, and many other activities. The central theme is the exhibition *Die Blauen Reiterinnen*.
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 12

“Reading Instead of Dancing” is the motto of the reading party at Villa Clementine. Here, book lovers gather to immerse themselves in a good book—far away from to-do lists and ringing cell phones—and browse together in a quiet yet convivial atmosphere.
When and where? Literaturhaus Villa Clementine, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Dec. 20

At the Klingendes Museum: During the Sunday matinee, professionals, music students, and ambitious amateur musicians perform together—united by a shared passion and the commitment to make e. (opens in a new tab) When and where? thalhaus Theater, 8:00 p.m.

Dec. 4

Adventure Around the World: Katinka Fischer sipped caipirinhas on Copacabana Beach, sailed into the Tasman Sea, and encountered stone giants on Easter Island. She has written about her experiences in the book *Mit der Sonne unterwegs* (Traveling with the Sun (opens in a new tab)), which she will present at the Kunsthaus. Featuring piano music from five continents.
When and where? Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, 6 p.m.

Dec. 5

On the first Saturday of every month, admission is free at the Museum Wiesbaden. Featuring a painting table in the foyer, children’s tours, and many other activities. The central theme is the exhibition *Die Blauen Reiterinnen*.
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 12

“Reading Instead of Dancing” is the motto of the reading party at Villa Clementine. Here, book lovers gather to immerse themselves in a good book—far away from to-do lists and ringing cell phones—and browse together in a quiet yet convivial atmosphere.
When and where? Literaturhaus Villa Clementine, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Dec. 20

At the Klingendes Museum: During the Sunday matinee, professionals, music students, and ambitious amateur musicians perform togetTraveling with the Sun (opens in a new tab)), which she will present at the Kunsthaus. Featuring piano music from five continents.
When and where? Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, 6 p.m.

Dec. 5

On the first Saturday of every month, admission is free (opens in a new tab) at the Museum Wiesbaden. Featuring a painting table in the foyer, children’s tours, and many other activities. The central theme is the exhibition *Die Blauen Reiterinnen*.
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 12

“Reading Instead of Dancing” is the motto of the reading party at Villa Clementine. Here, book lovers gather to immerse themselves in a good book—far away from to-do lists and ringing cell phones—and browse together in a quiet yet convivial atmosphere.
When and where? Literaturhaus Villa Clementine, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Dec. 20

At the Klingendes Museum: During the Sunday matinee, professionals, music students, and ambitious amateur musicians perform together—united by a shared passion and the commitment to makefree (opens in a new tab) at the Museum Wiesbaden. Featuring a painting table in the foyer, children’s tours, and many other activities. The central theme is the exhibition *Die Blauen Reiterinnen (opens in a new tab)*.
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dec. 12

“Reading Instead of Dancing” is the motto of the reading party (opens in a new tab) at Villa Clementine. Here, book lovers gather to immerse themselves in a good book—far away from to-do lists and ringing cell phones—and browse together in a quiet yet convivial atmosphere.
When and where? Literaturhaus Villa Clementine, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Dec. 20

At the Klingendes Museum: During the Sunday matinee (opens in a new tab), professionals, music students, and ambitious amateur musicians perform together—united by a shared passion and the commitment to make every concert a resonant, moving experience.
When and where? Museum Wiesbaden, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Regular free offers:

Saturday is free day at the Museum Wiesbaden

Museum Wiesbaden from the outside

(Almost) every first Saturday of the month is Free Admission Day (opens in a new tab) at the Museum Wiesbaden. With free admission, you can visit all the exhibitions at no cost—and it’s well worth it! A special highlight is the extensive collection of modern and contemporary art, including works by artists such as Alexej von Jawlensky, whose expressive portraits form a distinct focus within the museum. The Art Nouveau exhibition is also a real highlight. 

The exhibition “Aesthetics of Nature” showcases the diversity and beauty of the animal and plant world in artfully staged rooms—from luminous minerals and rare butterflies to specimens from the region.

Susanne Hirschmann (opens in a new tab) from the Museum Wiesbaden will tell you what you definitely shouldn’t miss! 

Tip: On "Long Thursdays, (opens in a new tab)" there are discounted admission prices starting at 6 p.m., as well as special events such as guided tours and "wine tastings."


Open Saturday and Sunday at Villa Clementine

Villa Clementine

On Saturdays and Sundays (opens in a new tab), the main floor of the Literaturhaus Villa Clementine is open to you from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Here you can admire the beautiful Wilhelminian-style villa, browse the book exchange, spend some time reading, and treat yourself to coffee and cake.

If you love good literature, you should definitely attend a reading in this unique atmosphere or one of the literary festivals that the Literaturhaus regularly hosts, such as the renowned Wiesbaden Literature Days (opens in a new tab) or Wiesbaden’s KrimiMärz (opens in a new tab). 


Kunsthaus Wiesbaden

The Kunsthaus Wiesbaden from the outside

The Kunsthaus (opens in a new tab) on Schulberg is a small oasis of art and also a meeting place for artists and art lovers. Numerous exhibitions and events invite you to engage in dialogue. Artists work in twelve studios within the historic building. During exhibitions,
the Kunsthaus is open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and on holidays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free! 

Tip from Quellgeflüster: At the Artothek, (opens in a new tab) you can borrow original works of art—including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, and object art—for your home for a fee! 


sam - City museum on the market

View of the exhibition
The sam's permanent exhibition can be visited free of charge.

Located right in the heart of downtown, directly beneath the historic market colonnades, the sam – Stadtmuseum am Markt (opens in a new tab) invites visitors to discover the city’s fascinating history in a lively way. The museum offers a fascinating glimpse into Wiesbaden’s development—from its Roman origins to the elegant spa town of the 19th century.

A nice touch: Every month, visitors to the sam vote for a favorite item (opens in a new tab), which can be selected via a database and is then incorporated into the exhibition for a specific period—ranging from a milk jug to opera glasses to a game of blind man’s bluff. 

The permanent exhibition is free to visit. 


Animal & Plant Park Fasanerie

Pheasantry from the outside

Located on the edge of Wiesbaden’s city forest—and easily accessible by public transportation—the Fasanerie (opens in a new tab) is a wonderful destination for the whole family. The expansive natural grounds are home to around 40 native animal species—from wild boars and lynx to wolves and birds of prey—which can be observed in enclosures designed to mimic their natural habitats.

Particularly popular with children are the petting zoo and, of course, the animal feedings led by the zookeepers. Other highlights include the forest trails and the large playground.

The Environmental Education Center offers exciting programs, guided tours, and hands-on activities focused on nature conservation and species protection.

Always worth a visit! 

Also interesting

watch list

Explanations and notes

Picture credits