Germany · MUSEUMS IN HAMBURG
This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying into Germany next month: 9 museums in Hamburg that earn their price, with the traveller verdict on each.
Explore Hamburg’s International Maritime Museum, with 40,000 exhibits, ship models, LEGO’s Queen Mary II, and marine science displays.
“Very extensive collection, good overview. Almost overwhelming. Friendly staff, great with kids. Really good restaurant next door.”
Explore Hamburg’s Cap San Diego, a 1961 cargo ship with engine rooms, emigrant stories, and South America’s sea routes for $14.
“c est magnifique de garder un cargo musée en état de fonction et de navigation. le personnel a bord est extrêmement gentil et donnent de bonnes informations. le parcours pourrait être un peu mieux indiqué mais on arrive très vite à se repérer sur le bateau. merci à l équipage”
Explore Hamburg’s RICKMER RICKMERS, a restored windjammer with sailor quarters, maritime exhibits, skyline views, and a harbor restaurant.
“Wunderschön. Absolut sehenswert. Hat mir sogar besser als ein anderes bekanntes Museumsschiff gefallen.”
Explore Hamburg’s Museum of Illusions with 50 interactive exhibits, brain games, gravity tricks, photo spots, and flexible one-day admission.
“Lovely little place with fabulous illusions to keep everyone busy for a while.”
Explore Hamburg’s BallinStadt museum, trace European emigration stories, view shipboard life, and research your family history for $16.
“Sehr gut! Wichtige Geschichte anschaulich, verständlich und kurzweilig dargestellt.”
Review of BallinStadt Hamburg, with four migration eras, three museum houses, family activities, genealogy research, price, and practical tips.
“Ich kenne die Ballinstadt in der vorherigen Version, die mir auch mit Kindern gut gefallen hat. Das neue Konzept hat nur noch am Rande mit der Auswanderung vor 1934 zu tun. Das finde ich sehr bedauerlich. Die Ausstellung kann ich nicht empfehlen.”
Explore Hamburg’s Art Mile with one 3-day ticket covering six museums, temporary exhibitions, European art, photography, design, and more.
“I had a good time for sure. Managed to only visit 3 of the 5 exhibits and museums because of how vast and deep they are, however, I didn’t have much time either in my locker, whereas if someone is travelling just to do some tourism here, this ticket is excellent value for money if you have time to just go around and tick things up one by one.”
Explore Hamburg’s Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe, from ancient objects to modern design, with bilingual displays, flexible entry, and central access.
Explore 110 years of FC St. Pauli history at the Millerntor Museum, with films, objects, special exhibitions, and optional stadium tours.
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