On Saturday, October 18, Munich will once again become a stage for night owls and museum enthusiasts. Over 100 museums will open their doors for “Munich’s Long Night of Museums.” And this year, hands-on technological innovations are part of the program. Under the motto “Startups belong in the museum!” the Munich Innovation Ecosystem and Munich Startup will present 13 AI programs and startups at the State Museum of Egyptian Art. Visitors can try out interactive applications and experience how artificial intelligence shapes art, culture, and our everyday lives.
Among the exhibiting startups, selected teams from the AI Nation prototype development program will demonstrate how young companies with social relevance are actively shaping AI development. The goal of the event is to bring technology and culture together – and to show how innovation opens up new perspectives.
Exhibitors at the State Museum of Egyptian Art:
- Munich Startup
- Munich Innovation Ecosystem
- AI Nation
- Applied AI Institute for Europe
- UnternehmerTUM
- Wavelab
- Arana AI
- Caldo Worldwide
- Gallerytalk
- Helmit
- Immersive Motion
- Museful
- RoboTUM
Innovation for everyone: Munich thinks the future
“Startups belong in the museum!” aims to strengthen society’s openness to innovation in line with the Innovation Agenda 2030. Through open spaces and platforms for exchange, experimentation, and collaboration, Munich wants to foster a vibrant innovation culture in which citizens, startups, science, and businesses develop solutions together for global and local challenges. Whether experimenting with AI tools or discovering new art forms: This night shows that the future begins in the museum.
The complete program and tickets for “Munich’s Long Night of Museums” are available on the corresponding website. The event takes place on October 18 from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.










