Free admission!
Offers that cost nothing (or just a small donation):
| August 4 | To kick off the Tarbut (opens in a new tab) cultural series, the exhibition “The Courage to Be Human (opens in a new tab): Together Against Racism and Anti-Semitism,” featuring photographs by Rafael Herlich, will open at City Hall on August 4. It will be on view there through August 13. | Wiesbaden City Hall, 7:00 p.m. |
| August 6 | Starting at 7:30 p.m. on the Neroberg, you’re invited to dance the tango (opens in a new tab) in the finest Argentine tradition—just stop by and join in! | Neroberg , 7:30 p.m. |
| August 7 | The “Garten-Taten” (opens in a new tab) Open Workshop in the park of Freudenberg Castle is the perfect way to start the weekend. Includes a group picnic! Another session is scheduled for August 21. | Freudenberg Castle, 3:00–6:00 p.m. |
| August 14–23 | Plenty of live music and a great lineup across three stages await you at Rheingau Wine Week (opens in a new tab) | Downtown |
| August 15 | From dementia to homosexuality—at the event “In Dialogue with Living Books,” (opens in a new tab) you can strike up a conversation with 17 people. The overarching theme is “Courage.” | Mauritius Media Library , 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| August 21 | At the Open Studio (opens in a new tab) at WerkRaum, you can experiment with colors, shapes, and textures during the plant printing workshop | WerkRaum , Langgasse 5–9 , 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
| August 25 | In conjunction with the exhibition at sam, the City Museum on the Market, Dr. Frank Werner will give a lecture on the topic “Christian Dell: A Teacher in the Context of Weimar Modernism” | WerkRaum , Langgasse 5–9 , 6:00 p.m. |
| August 26 | Women going through separation or divorce can get valuable tips at the online event with Humera Ashraf, attorney and specialist in family law (registration by August 19) |
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| August 28 | At the inclusive dance workshop “Aber sicher,”Open Studio (opens in a new tab) at WerkRaum, you can experiment with colors, shapes, and textures during the plant printing workshop | WerkRaum , Langgasse 5–9 , 1:00–4:00 p.m. |
| August 25 | In conjunction with the exhibition at sam (opens in a new tab), the City Museum on the Market, Dr. Frank Werner will give a lecture on the topic “Christian Dell: A Teacher in the Context of Weimar Modernism” | WerkRaum , Langgasse 5–9 , 6:00 p.m. |
| August 26 | Women going through separation or divorce can get valuable tips at the online event with Humera Ashraf, attorney and specialist in family law (registration by August 19) |
Online |
| August 28 | At the inclusive dance workshop exhibition at sam (opens in a new tab), the City Museum on the Market, Dr. Frank Werner will give a lecture (opens in a new tab) on the topic “Christian Dell: A Teacher in the Context of Weimar Modernism” | WerkRaum , Langgasse 5–9 , 6:00 p.m. |
| August 26 | Women going through separation or divorce (opens in a new tab) can get valuable tips at the online event with Humera Ashraf, attorney and specialist in family law (registration by August 19) |
Online |
| August 28 | At the inclusive dance workshop “Aber sicher,” (opens in a new tab) you can explore various methods of bodywork drawn from contemporary, improvisation-based dance and somatic practice | Heimathafen , 6:00–9:00 p.m. |
Regular free offers:
Saturday is free day at the Museum Wiesbaden
(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
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).
sam - City museum on the market
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
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!