Opening hours
- Mon
- Restday
Currently, the museum is open from Friday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM. Starting August 1, 2025, the museum will be open from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
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Ticket Prices KOLK 17
Here you can find the admission prices for KOLK 17 Puppet Theatre & Museum. If you have any further questions, feel free to check out our FAQ. Tickets are not refundable.
Our staff will be happy to assist you with your order! Come by or visit our online ticket shop.
Family Program
Regular Ticket
11 Euro
Reduced Ticket
8 Euro
- up to 12 years
Evening Program
Regular Ticket
25 Euro
Reduced Ticket
15 Euro
- Pupils, students, and trainees, as well as participants in voluntary service programs (BFD, FSJ, FÖJ) up to the age of 26
- Proof must be presented at the entrance without being asked.
Free Admission
- Companion (B) of a person with a severe disability
- This booking is not available online. To reserve the free ticket for the accompanying person, please contact our box office staff.
Currently, the exhibition "Figurative Theatre – The Play of Life" is open from Friday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Starting August 1, 2025, the exhibition will be open during regular hours from Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 5 PM.
Important: As the number of visitors allowed in the exhibition is limited, we recommend booking a ticket online in advance for your preferred day and time slot — especially if you're traveling from afar — to avoid long waiting times.
Regular Admission
12 Euro
Reduced Admission
8 Euro
- Lübeck city guides
- LübeckCard holders
- Companion (B) of a person with a severe disability
Free Admission
- Children/young people under 18
- Trainees and students
- Holders of a Volunteer Card
- DMB members
- ICOM members
- Persons with a disability of 50% or more (GdB)
Delight culture lovers with a Gift Card! You can purchase it at our box office or in our online shop. The voucher can be redeemed for both museum admission and theatre tickets.
The KOLK 17 App
With the KOLK 17 app, your museum visit becomes even more informative and inclusive: discover additional content, fascinating background information, and accessible features in German Sign Language, easy language, and with audio description.
Accessibility and barrier-free access
The best way to reach us is by public transport or by bus via the stops Kohlmarkt, Sandstraße, Wahmstraße, or Holstentorplatz. You can also easily reach us on foot or by bicycle.
Unfortunately, we do not have any on-site parking. We therefore recommend not visiting by car. The nearest parking facility is the “Parkhaus Mitte”, located at Schmiedestraße 17–29, 23552 Lübeck.
The closest accessible parking spaces (2 spaces) are located on the opposite of An der Obertrave 9.
Mobility
A visit to KOLK 17 is possible with a wheelchair, walker, or stroller.
The buildings are accessible without steps.
Elevators and accessible restrooms are available inside the buildings.
Vision
There is currently no guidance system for blind or visually impaired visitors.
However, the KOLK 17 app will offer audio descriptions, available starting in autumn 2025.
Tactile models are available in the foyer and the exhibition.
Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum. If you would like to bring an assistance dog to the theatre, please contact us in advance at: barrierefreiheit@kolk17.de
Hearing
The KOLK 17 app includes videos in German Sign Language (DGS).
All film content features subtitles.
Induction loops are available in the foyer and theatre and can be connected to personal hearing aids.
Cognitive Access
Through the KOLK 17 app, exhibition content will be presented in plain language and made accessible via readable text and audio files.
For more information on accessibility at KOLK 17, feel free to contact us at: barrierefreiheit@kolk17.de
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
You can find our answers to the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.
