Never has the past been more beautiful than now
09.10.2026 – 7:00 PM
We didn’t have much, but we had plenty of it – or did we? Oliver Kalkofe, SPIEGEL bestselling author and Boomer boy through and through, embarks on a journey back in time to his own youth in his new book.
Freedom with Scars
07.10.2026 – 7:00 PM
Philipp Burger polarizes. As the frontman of the band Frei.Wild, he is a provocateur to some, the voice of a generation to others.
LEICA – A Century of Images
Next date:
October 4, 2026, 9:30 AM
100 years ago, Leica invented the 35mm camera—and changed photography forever.
Preview ahead of the cinema release.
The world through my lens
2026-08-03 – 7:00 PM
As part of the “ICONS” exhibition, the Neues Kunstmuseum Tübingen welcomes world-renowned photographer Steve McCurry for an exclusive stage talk.
Exclusive Tour with Steve McCurry
02.08.2026 – 5:30 PM & 6:30 PM
Due to high demand, we are offering a second tour at 6:30 PM.
Book Signing with Steve McCurry
August 2, 2026, 4:00 PM
A rare opportunity: Steve McCurry, one of the most significant photographers of our time, will be personally present at the Neues Kunstmuseum Tübingen.
Gysi’s Encounters with Dr. Peter Gauweiler
29.06.2026 – 19:30
Starting in summer 2025, Gregor Gysi will meet people at the Neues Kunstmuseum who have something to say and have experienced something: prominent contemporary witnesses of public life from media, culture, politics, show business, music, sports, and society.
With all the senses
2026-06-11 – 6:30 PM
What happens when art is experienced through the sense of taste? In our new Art & Taste series, we combine the current exhibitions at the NKT with carefully selected wines – creating a completely new way to access the works.
Readings in the Janosch Exhibition
Next date:
May 16, 2026 – 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM
Dr. Ingrid Helber, art historian and historian as well as grandmother of five, reads from the respectively announced book, supplementing it with suitable texts by Janosch and original illustrations of the books in the exhibition.
Curator Tours
Next date:
May 15, 2026 – 4:30 PM
During our curator tours at the Neues Kunstmuseum Tübingen, you will be personally accompanied by the respective exhibition organizers through the exhibition, and they will share fascinating insights, thoughts, and stories. Dates are offered individually for each exhibition.