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Highest number of visitors since 2015 will be reached in 2025
The year 2025 was a resounding success for the Hessian State Museum in Darmstadt. A total of 115,117 visitors came to one of Europe's largest universal museums. This was the museum's highest visitor number since 2015. Only in the year of its reopening after seven years of renovation was the number higher, with 145,949 visitors.
Museum Director Dr. Martin Faass thanked the guests from Germany and abroad for their enthusiastic response. He said this support would encourage the museum to continue presenting the history of its collections and its special exhibitions in a way that is both engaging and tailored to specific audiences. Faass also acknowledged the dedication of the staff, whose expertise and commitment had significantly contributed to the museum's success with visitors.
A wide range of offerings impressed the audience
The record number of visitors underscores the continued high appeal of the museum with its diverse permanent and special exhibitions. In addition to major scientific topics, cultural-historical and artistic presentations also captivated a broad audience.
Outlook on the 2026 exhibition program
The Hessian State Museum Darmstadt will once again offer a diverse and high-caliber program in 2026.
Photography by Bryan Adams from March
From March 20, 2026, the museum will present selected photographic works by Bryan Adams under the title #SHOTBYADAMS . The exhibition will feature images from four well-known series, including war photography, portraits, and color-intensive works. The exhibition continues the museum's successful series of high-profile photography exhibitions.
Rediscovering an artist
From June 18, 2026, the Graphic Collection will be dedicated to the artist Hedwig Kruse-Geibel (1895–1991) . For the first time, her expressive works on paper will be shown comprehensively. Her works combine mythology, religion, and personal life experience into an extraordinary artistic cosmos.
Modern textile art is making a comeback
Another rediscovery will follow from July 9, 2026 in the skylight hall. Large-format tapestries from the 1950s, which once adorned the main staircase, will be exhibited together with their design drawings for the first time in over 50 years.
Insect diversity and dragon myths
The exhibition “Multifaceted Insects”, opening on August 13, 2026, will highlight the importance of insects for ecosystems. This will be followed on October 2, 2026, by the major interdisciplinary autumn exhibition “Dragons – Myth and Reality” , which combines art history, natural science, and modern educational formats.
Nature photography to end the year
The renowned exhibition “Wildlife Photographer of the Year” will once again conclude the exhibition year, starting on December 4, 2026. It will showcase award-winning nature and wildlife photographs from around the world, impressively documenting the beauty and fragility of the planet.
(Darmstadt - Red/HLMD)
