EPO at the Long Night of Munich Museums 2026
Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the European Patent Office (EPO) during the Long Night of Munich Museums (LNMM) on 17 October! LNMM ticketholders can explore the EPO art collection, discover fascinating stories behind groundbreaking inventions, and experience firsthand the spirit of European ingenuity.
Event details
European Patent Office
80469 Munich
Germany
Programme
This is a unique opportunity to see how the European Patent Office (EPO) has continually transformed itself over the past 50 years and continues to shape the future today. Our 3 000 m² underground Culture Space is designed to spark creativity and innovation: kick off your visit with a live artist talk in the Cosmic Bar, featuring Esther Stocker in conversation with the curator of the EPO art collection, or meet a patent examiner who will explain his fascinating daily work at the forefront of technology.
Throughout the evening, ticketholders can explore eight exhibitions, view contemporary art displayed in the former patent archive and printing facility, discover the history of the European patent system or deep dive into digital image mosaics.
Whether you are passionate about science, innovation and art, or simply interested in how new ideas and inventions enter our daily lives, there is something for everyone.
Bring your family and friends to experience the EPO from a new perspective. We look forward to welcoming you.
Tickets for the Long Night of Munich Museums
Tickets for the event, which give access to the EPO A&T 5-10 Culture Space and more than 100 museums and cultural venues across Munich on 17 October, can be purchased on the site of Münchner Kultur.
How to access the building
