CATS!

2026-10-27 – 2026-11-29

Cats rule the internet - and our hearts too. Fluffy videos, cheeky memes, a regal appearance: Cat content has long been cult. But what is behind the millennia-old fascination with cats?

Photos from Peru

2026-10-27 – 2027-06-27

Intimate portraits, everyday scenes and documentary images - the historical photographs and sound recordings of Hans Heinrich Brüning (1848 - 1929) still resonate strongly in Peru today and open up new perspectives on identity, memory and cultural self-determination.

Pippi's Dad and a True Story from the Pacific

2026-10-27 – 2027-06-27

Attribution: Jewish

2026-10-27 – 2027-06-27

The exhibition "Attribution: Jewish - Questions to the History of the MARKK" focuses on Jewish cultural assets in the MARKK's holdings and follows collection histories and biographies from the early 20th century to the present day.

Benin: A Stolen History

2026-10-27 – 2027-06-30

Nazi-Looted Art at the MARKK: Acquisitions from 1933 to 1952

2026-10-29 @ 19:00

Since fall 2023, the MARKK has been conducting research on selected items in its collection that were acquired during the Nazi era. Funded by the German Center for Lost Cultural Property, this provenance research project is examining acquisitions made between 1933 and 1945, extending into the postwar period through 1952.

SEE FOR FREE - day with free admission!

2026-10-31 @ 10:00

The MARKK is taking part in #seeforfree again! We invite you to explore the museum and its exhibitions for free. There will be short guided tours of various exhibitions throughout the day and a walking cat oracle with Julia Nitschke from 1pm to 4pm. In addition, the duet Bubette will be drawing live cat portraits of visitors from 11 am to 4 pm and open workshops invite children and families to join in! From 4 pm there will be a vinyl set by Phoung-Dan and a talk with Gabriel Schimmeroth at the end of the #seeyouagain2026 project.

Curator-Led Tour: "Cats!"

2026-11-15 @ 13:00

What does the cat reveal about our society? In this special guided tour of the exhibition CATS!, the curator will guide you through the diverse symbolic meanings of the cat—from sacred goddess to Catwoman, from cute icon to political symbol. Learn more about curatorial decisions, surprising stories behind the objects, and why the cat can be not only fluffy but also highly political. Plus museum admission

Jewish attribution - object perspectives

2026-11-19 @ 19:00

Three Hamburg exhibitions deal with Jewish collections and personalities at the same time. The panel discussion will shed light on the underlying view of collections. What does viewing, selecting and dealing with object history and museum documentation mean in terms of attributions and categorizations of the "Jewish"?

CATS! - Guided Tour

2026-11-22 @ 13:00

Public tour of the “KATZEN!” exhibition at the MARKK: Here, the cat is presented as a cultural symbol that bridges everyday life, art, and society. The tour offers fascinating insights into selected objects and their stories—from historical depictions to contemporary perspectives.

Cats Against Catcalling

2026-11-26 @ 19:00

The term “catcalling” describes a broad spectrum of sexual harassment in public spaces—ranging from whistling and making kissing noises to sexualized gestures and lewd comments.