Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg, Hamburg

Name: Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg
Address: Koreastraße 1, Hamburg, 20457, Germany
Telephone: +49 40 30092300

#19 among attractions in Hamburg

Museum, Top attraction, History museum

Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg

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Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg, Hamburg

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The Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg is a beacon of nautical history nestled in the heart of Hamburg, Germany. Housed in the city's oldest standing warehouse, a monumental red-brick building in HafenCity, the museum boasts an extensive collection that spans over 3,000 years of human connection with water.

With ten floors of maritime treasures, the museum is a treasure trove for enthusiasts and historians alike. It showcases a diverse range of exhibits, including ship models, marine paintings, navigation instruments, and even full-scale vessels. The vast collection of over 40,000 items and more than one million photographs offers a comprehensive journey through the history of seafaring, naval warfare, and the evolution of shipbuilding.

One of the museum's highlights is the Queen Mary 2 ship model, which is one of the largest and most detailed in the world. Another significant exhibit is the Peter Tamm collection, named after the museum's founder, which includes historic maritime artifacts that provide a window into the lives of sailors and explorers throughout the ages.

The Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg is not only a hub for maritime history but also a center for research and education. It hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions, workshops, and educational programs that delve into the maritime past and present.

Alternative names: Established: 25 June 2008 (15 years ago)Coordinates: 53°32'36"N, 9°59'59"E

Address

Koreastraße 1Hamburg-Mitte (HafenCity)Hamburg 20457 Germany

Contact

+49 40 30092300

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Day trips

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg open?

Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg?

Nearby attractions include Marktplatz HafenCity, Hamburg (3 min walk), iF design exhibition, Hamburg (3 min walk), Designxport, Hamburg (3 min walk), Prototype Museum, Hamburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg by public transport?

The nearest stations to Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg:

Bus

Osakaallee • Lines: 111 (3 min walk)
Koreastraße • Lines: 111, 155, 602 (3 min walk)

Metro

Überseequartier • Lines: U4 (6 min walk)
Meßberg • Lines: U1 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Jungfernstieg • Lines: S1, S2, S3 (17 min walk)
Hamburg Hauptbahnhof • Lines: S1, S11, S2, S21, S3, S31 (19 min walk)

Train

Hamburg Central Station (19 min walk)

Ferry

Jungfernstieg • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (19 min walk)
Atlantic • Lines: Alsterkreuzfahrt (27 min walk)