MUTEC

Nov 5-6, 2026

About This Show

MUTEC is the biennial international trade fair for museum and exhibition technology, held by Leipziger Messe in Leipzig on 5 and 6 November 2026. It brings together museums, science centres, archives, libraries and theatres, and runs alongside denkmal, the European fair for monument preservation and restoration. The MUTEC Award 2026 winners are announced on 6 November.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is MUTEC 2026?+

According to the organiser, Leipziger Messe, MUTEC takes place on 5 and 6 November 2026 in Leipzig, Germany. It is held every two years. The organiser's site has separate pages for visitor information, tickets and prices, travel and parking, accommodation, the exhibition grounds and accessibility.

What is the MUTEC Award 2026?+

The organiser says a specialist jury shortlisted twelve exhibition projects from nearly 70 submissions from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Three prizes are given. The winners are announced on 6 November at MUTEC in Leipzig. The shortlist shows how museums take up current social questions and find new ways of engaging visitors.

What else is on the MUTEC visitor programme?+

The organiser lists a specialist programme, CONTACT networking and matchmaking, and an action area. Visitors can use a free AI-assisted MUTEC Guide by Musa Guide, in the browser with no app or sign-up, in seven languages, to find exhibitors and talks and keep a personal list. The MUTEC ticket also gives free entry to several Leipzig museums.

Which fair runs alongside MUTEC?+

The organiser says denkmal, the European leading trade fair for monument preservation, restoration and old-building renovation, takes place in parallel. Together, MUTEC and denkmal are presented as the international industry platform for preserving and presenting cultural heritage. The organiser also notes that stand space at MUTEC 2026 is fully booked, with a waiting list open until 30 September.

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