Montblanc Haus
Montblanc company museum in Hamburg-Lurup with an exhibition on writing culture, public manufactory tours, and calligraphy courses.
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About the museum
The Montblanc Haus opened in June 2022 at the Hamburg headquarters of the writing instrument maker, where the company has been based on Hellgrundweg in Lurup since 1989. The idea was to make writing experienceable as a cultural act and to show the craft roots of the brand. The building has a clear, modern design language; the roughly 3,600 square meters of exhibition space are spread across three floors.
The centerpiece is the permanent exhibition INSPIRE WRITING. It tells the company’s story, shows writing instruments from several decades and original handwritten pages by well-known personalities, and lets visitors pick up a pen at writing stations. It is complemented by changing special exhibitions on the written word.
A special feature is the glimpse into production: writing instruments are made exclusively in Hamburg, in the only Montblanc manufactory that visitors may enter. There is also the Writing Atelier with calligraphy and hand-lettering courses, the Bistro 149, and a boutique, which can be visited without an exhibition ticket.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition INSPIRE WRITING with brand history and original handwritten pages
- Writing stations to try out for yourself
- Public guided tour of the manufactory (not for children under 12)
- Writing Atelier with calligraphy and hand-lettering courses
- Long Thursday: first Thursday of the month until 21:00
Permanent exhibition
- INSPIRE WRITING – Permanent exhibition on the brand history, the craftsmanship of the writing instruments, and the power of writing, with original handwritten pages and writing stations.
- Founded
- 2022
- Operated by
- Montblanc International GmbH
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €14 |
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| Reduced | €9Pensioners, people with a severe disability ID (including accompanying person), pupils, and students; ID required |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 12 · Children up to age 12 free |
| Seniors | €9Pensioners, with ID |
| Visitors with disabilities | €9People with a severe disability ID and accompanying person, with ID |
| Students & apprentices | €9Pupils and students, with ID |
| Groups (8+ people) | €11 per personDegressive rate per person |
| Hamburg Card | €11Reduced admission to the exhibition |
| Guided tour of the INSPIRE WRITING exhibition (60 min.) | €14Regular group tour, 1–10 people, in German or English |
| Manufactory tour (1 hr 15 min.) | €24Price from; in German or English, 1–10 people |
| Exhibition and manufactory tour (2.5 hrs) | €34Regular €39 (up to 7 people); €34 for 8 or more people and for reduced admission; children under 12 not admitted |
Free admission: Every first Thursday of the month from 18:00 to 21:00 (Long Thursday)
The ticket covers the permanent exhibition INSPIRE WRITING and the current special exhibition. An audio guide is included in the price.
Accessibility
- 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
All floors of the exhibition are barrier-free.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 12 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Children aged 6 to 12 can explore the exhibition with a free quiz rally; children up to age 12 have free admission. For safety reasons, children under 12 may not enter the manufactory.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Hellgrundweg (Arenen)
Bus 22 to “Hellgrundweg (Arenen)”; S5 to Elbgaustraße; S3/S5 to Eidelstedt (10–15 minutes on foot); also bus line 304.
By car
Free parking
Free visitor parking in front of the building; follow the signs along the glass front to the main entrance.
By car, take the A7 to the Hamburg-Volkspark exit, then follow the signs and the parking guidance system to the arena and to Hellgrundweg. There is a MOIA stop on the grounds.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Bistro 149 on the ground floor and the Montblanc boutique, both accessible without an exhibition ticket.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
| Good to know | The audio guide is included in the ticket price and runs on your own smartphone; loaner devices with headphones are available for a deposit at reception. Also offered are an architecture tour, manufactory tours, and courses at the Writing Atelier (online booking). Food and drinks (except baby food and water bottles) are not allowed in the exhibition halls; each person may bring one handbag up to A4 size, worn in front of the body. |
