Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf

Name: Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf
Address: Burgplatz 30, Düsseldorf, 40213, Germany
Telephone: +49 211 8994195

#54 among attractions in Düsseldorf

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The Schifffahrtsmuseum in Düsseldorf is one of the oldest inland navigation museums in Germany and is now located in the Schlossturm on the banks of the Rhine. The operator is the Freunde und Förderer des SchifffahrtMuseums im Schlossturm e.V. Düsseldorf.

There are exhibits on the ecology of the Rhine, the history of shipbuilding, trade and travel on the river, and other aspects. There will also be a multimedia show and historical pictures, films and archives. The exhibition rooms are located from the old cellar vault to the upper floor. On the observation floor there is a café with a view of the old town, the river and today's navigation.

Coordinates: 51°13'38"N, 6°46'16"E

Address

Burgplatz 30Stadtbezirke 01 (Altstadt)Düsseldorf 40213 Germany

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+49 211 8994195

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf open?

Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf?

Nearby attractions include Schlossturm, Düsseldorf (1 min walk), Stadterhebungsmonument, Düsseldorf (1 min walk), St. Lambertus Basilika, Düsseldorf (2 min walk), Fischerjungen-Brunnen, Düsseldorf (3 min walk).

How to get to Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf by public transport?

The nearest stations to Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf:

Metro

Heinrich-Heine-Allee • Lines: U70, U71, U72, U73, U74, U75, U76, U77, U78, U79, U83 (8 min walk)
Tonhalle/Ehrenhof • Lines: U70, U74, U75, U76, U77 (9 min walk)

Bus

Benrather Straße U • Lines: 785 (9 min walk)
Luegplatz • Lines: 805 (13 min walk)

Tram

Schadowstraße • Lines: 705, 706 (13 min walk)
Sternstraße • Lines: 701, 705, 706 (14 min walk)

Train

Düsseldorf Central Station (29 min walk)
Düsseldorf Wehrhahn (30 min walk)