All maritime museums to visit in Hamburg

Set sail on a journey through maritime history at 6 maritime museums in Hamburg. These museums showcase the history of seafaring, shipbuilding, and naval exploration.

Are you fascinated by the sea and maritime history? These are the top maritime museums in Hamburg

  1. Museum Ship Rickmer Rickmers1

    Museum Ship Rickmer Rickmers

     Hamburg
    The Rickmer Rickmers is a significant historical monument in Hamburg. This three-masted steel cargo sailing ship is now a museum, providing visitors with a glimpse into the maritime history of the city. It is located in the port of Hamburg at the St. Pauli Landing Bridges, a popular tourist area known for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment.
  2. International Maritime Museum2

    International Maritime Museum

     Hamburg
    The International Maritime Museum is housed in a former warehouse. It is a private museum that houses Peter Tamm's collection of model ships, construction plans, uniforms, maritime art and many photographs. Peter Tamm was chairman of the board of the Axel Springer AG, the largest digital publishing
  3. U-Boot Museum Hamburg3

    U-Boot Museum Hamburg

     Hamburg
    The U-Boot Museum Hamburg (Submarine Museum Hamburg) is housed in the Soviet submarine B-515, which was a Tango-class submarine of the Soviet and Russian Navies. The submarine is also referred to as U-434, which derives from the number painted on the vessel. The crew of the submarine consisted of 78
  4. Hafenmuseum Hamburg4

    Hafenmuseum Hamburg

     Hamburg
    The Hafenmuseum Hamburg (German Port Museum Hamburg) is located in the remaining historical part of the free port built over a 100 years ago and focuses on the commercial and economic history of Germany's largest port, and wider issues of globalization and worldwide trade.
  5. Altonaer Museum - Norddeutsches Landesmuseum5

    Altonaer Museum - Norddeutsches Landesmuseum

     Hamburg
    The Altonaer Museum - Norddeutsches Landesmuseum tells the story of the Altona district, which used to be an independent centre with sea trade until the 20th century.
  6. Museumshafen Oevelgonne6

    Museumshafen Oevelgonne

     Hamburg
    The Museumshafen Oevelgonne exhibits restored sailing ships & working boats from the 19th & 20th centuries.