Berlin museums night

Twice a year, about 100 of Berlin, Germany’s, museums open from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Patrons can see the art and also sample lectures, music, theater, culinary events and more. “Long Night of Museums” takes place Aug. 30, 2008, and Jan. 24 and Aug. 29, 2009.

One ticket gives unlimited access to all venues and use of a special shuttle. A 25-page PDF program listing the events, performances and where to catch the shuttle can be downloaded from www.lange-nacht-der-museen.de.

The price is €12 (near $18) adult or €8 senior for prepurchased tickets or €15/€10 on day of event; children under 12 get in free. Tickets can be prepurchased at Berlin Infostore or Theaterkasse kiosks or online at www.museumsportal-berlin.de, and day-of tickets will be sold at the Kulturforum in Potsdamer Platz.

More info at www.lange-nacht-der-museen.de or call MuseumsInformation at +49 (0) 30 247 49 888.