2 hours
Daily Tour
Unlimited
English
Take a voyage of discovery across nine ‘decks’ at the impressive International Maritime Museum. Housed inside the oldest surviving warehouse in Hamburg, the museum gives you a comprehensive view of the sea and oceans, and how cultures have explored them throughout the millennia.
Meet pirates, find out how captains mastered navigation, look at hundreds of nautical uniforms and connect with Hamburg’s important nautical history. The exhibition includes more than 40,000 pieces, making it the world’s largest private maritime collection.
An absolute highlight of this museum is the floor dedicated to marine biology research. This portion of the exhibit was developed in collaboration with leading scientific institutions and is constantly updated.
Research instruments, samples from the sea bed, films taken by diving robots, an actual wall of ice and fascinating underwater audio samples deliver a vivid impression of the seas.
Arrive at the International Maritime Museum, located in Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt district. Receive a map of the museum's nine "decks" and an introduction to key exhibits. Learn about the building’s history as Hamburg’s oldest surviving warehouse.
Begin your journey with the evolution of seafaring. Discover ancient navigation techniques, early ships, and the cultural significance of the oceans.
Meet legendary explorers and pirates. Learn how captains mastered navigation and mapped uncharted territories
View hundreds of nautical uniforms and maritime artifacts. See detailed ship models and tools used by sailors across centuries.
Uncover Hamburg's important maritime heritage. Explore exhibits focused on trade, shipbuilding, and the city’s relationship with the sea.
Research Instruments & Samples: View tools used in modern marine research. Diving Robot Films: Watch fascinating underwater footage. Wall of Ice: Feel the tangible impact of polar exploration. Underwater Audio: Listen to sounds recorded from ocean depths. This floor was developed in collaboration with top scientific institutions and is regularly updated with new discoveries.
Marvel at the world's largest private collection of over 40,000 maritime items. Discover intricate ship models and temporary exhibits that rotate seasonally.
Try your hand at steering a ship in the Navigation Simulator. Join a guided tour (available upon request) for in-depth insights into specific exhibits.
Revisit favorite exhibits or take time to absorb the panoramic views of the Speicherstadt from the museum windows. Stop by the gift shop for maritime-themed souvenirs, books, and collectibles.
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