Erotic Art Museum Hamburg

About the museum

The Erotic Art Museum opened in November 1992 at Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 69, showing an extensive collection of erotic art from the Middle Ages to the present across a large space, including works by well-known 20th-century artists. After an interlude at Nobistor, it returned to its original location in 2002 and became one of the most visited attractions in St. Pauli.

This original museum closed in 2007, and a legal dispute arose over the building and the collection. Collage artist Friedrich "Fiete" Frahm then continued to show his works under the well-known name and moved to the neighboring buildings in 2012. Frahm died in 2015.

Since 2018 a new, much smaller Erotic Art Museum has existed at Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 79. It combines a reappraisal of Frahm's work, including his characteristic floor-to-ceiling hanging, with works by the artist duo Gilz & Gott and themed exhibitions that change several times a year. Readings, performances, guided tours and programs on digital art round out the offering.

Highlights

• Collages and a reconstructed floor-to-ceiling hanging by Fiete Frahm
• Works by the St. Pauli artist duo Gilz & Gott
• Themed exhibitions on erotic art changing several times a year
• Readings, performances and tours led by the museum director

Permanent exhibitions

• Fiete Frahm – Collagen aus St. Pauli – The museum reappraises the work of the Kiez artist, who died in 2015; one room shows his typical dense hanging reaching up to the ceiling.

Founded

1992

Visitors per year

approx. 2,000,000

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum, only partially accessible: a small staircase in the entrance area. For events, early entry (pre-show access) is possible by arrangement.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Works by artists including Gilz & Gott and Fiete Frahm are sold in the museum shop.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Small corporate parties (ideally around 20 people) with a tour, quiz and catering on request.

Plan your visit