All local museums to visit in Germany

Discover the unique history and culture of Germany at local museums. These 8 museums offer insights into the community's past, traditions, and notable events.

Are you interested in learning more about the local history of Germany? These are the must-visit local museums:

  1. Gladbeck City Museum / Wittringen Castle1

    Gladbeck City Museum / Wittringen Castle

     Gladbeck
    Wittringen Castle, also known as Schloss Wittringen, is a unique architectural marvel located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the city of Gladbeck. This fortified castle is surrounded by water, providing a picturesque setting that is sure to captivate any visitor. Its strategic location and historical significance make it a notable point of interest for those exploring the region.
  2. Deutschlandmuseum2

    Deutschlandmuseum

     Berlin
    The immersive history experience! Travel through 2000 years of German history: sneak round a castle, operate Gutenberg’s printing press, dance in the roaring 20s and see the ruins of Berlin after WW2. Finish in the 1990s on a Berlin S-Bahn. THEA Award Winner 2024
  3. Übersee-Museum3

    Übersee-Museum

     Bremen
    The diversity of the world under one roof: the Übersee-Museum presents the cultural and natural regions of our planet on over 10,000 square meters. The visit takes you from Asia with its legendary Silk Road to the African savannah and the Americas. The exhibition “Experience what moves the world” de
  4. Burgmuseum Parsberg4

    Burgmuseum Parsberg

     Parsberg
    The Parsberg Castle is a hilltop castle located on a limestone spur in the city center of Parsberg in the district of Neumarkt in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria. The complex has a long construction history that dates back to the 13th century. The castle museum, located in the lower castle, presents the h
  5. Oberfränkisches Textilmuseum Helmbrechts5

    Oberfränkisches Textilmuseum Helmbrechts

     Helmbrechts
    The Oberfränkisches Textilmuseum provides a comprehensive overview of the region's textile manufacturing history, which spans centuries. From the hand weaving of linen, wool, and cotton in pre-industrial times to the modern textile industry, the museum showcases the evolution of textile production techniques.
  6. Stadt- und Technikmuseum Ludwigsfelde6

    Stadt- und Technikmuseum Ludwigsfelde

     Ludwigsfelde
    Experience industry and technology in Ludwigsfelde up close The Ludwigsfelde Town and Technology Museum sees itself as an active forum for the history and present of the town of Ludwigsfelde and its districts. One of the main themes is the history of industry from 1936 onwards. Exhibits and mode
  7. Besucherbergwerk Fürstenzeche7

    Besucherbergwerk Fürstenzeche

     Buchet
    The Fürstenzeche visitor mine is a historic silver and fluorspar mine and is considered to be the oldest in the Bavarian Forest. Follow us down into the depths of the Osser Mountains and experience pure mining. Surrounded by the adventurous magic of 500 years of silver mining, your visit to the "Für
  8. Bauhaus Dessau8

    Bauhaus Dessau

     Dessau-Roßlau
    The Bauhaus building in Dessau-Roßlau, Germany, is a significant piece of modern architecture. It was originally designed to house the Bauhaus school of art, design, and architecture. The building was constructed between 1925 and 1926, following the plans of the architect and director of the Bauhaus, Walter Gropius. This building is a major work of the functionalist movement and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.