Support & Partnerships

OUR COMMITMENT. OUR MISSION

The Hamburger Kunsthalle is a citizen's museum. We believe that looking at art gives people a fresh way to view the world. The Kunsthalle therefore provides space for new perspectives and inspiring encounters.

Private individuals, foundations and companies support the Kunsthalle in sustaining an outstanding exhibition programme and a wide range of educational offerings. Day by day, we continue to expand our network of major and minor donors, foundations and companies wishing to assist us in continuing our success story. Without the support of so many people, foundations and enterprises, we would be unable to sustain our art museum at such high level. Would you like to know how you too can lend us your support?

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Let yourself be inspired by the history of the Hamburger Kunsthalle: Back in the nineteenth century, Hamburg citizens joined forces to finance the building of a magnificent art museum in the heart of the city, which opened in 1869. They endowed the museum with their own private art treasures to form the basis for the collection. 

The founding director Alfred Lichtwark wanted to open up the museum to everyone and to present art in a lively manner – aspirations that still persist today. Thanks to the civic commitment of many patrons and donors, the Hamburger Kunsthalle has been able to build an internationally renowned collection of art from eight centuries under one roof. 

You can add a further chapter to this story – by supporting us!