Maritime museums in North Rhine – Westphalia

The Maritime Museum in Dusseldorf (Schifffahrtmuseum Düsseldorf ) is one of the oldest inland navigation museums in Germany and is housed in the castle tower on the banks of the Rhine. The museum features exhibits on the ecology of the Rhine, the history of shipbuilding, and trade and travel on the

The German Inland Waterways Museum (Museum der Deutschen Binnenschifffahrt) is a museum in Duisburg that is housed in Duisburg's former indoor swimming facility, an Art Nouveau building. The museum exhibits complete ships, including a full-size sailing ship and a reconstructed barge.

The Henrichenburg boat lift, located in Waltrop Lock Park, is a significant historical site. The park houses several structures, including the old Henrichenburg boat lift constructed in 1899, a disused shaft lock from 1912, the new boat lift built in 1962, and a modern ship lock from 1989. These structures provide a comprehensive view of the evolution of boat lift technology and the history of the Dortmund-Ems-Kanal.

The Rheinmuseum Emmerich is a maritime museum situated in Emmerich on the Rhine at the lower Rhine. This location is significant as it provides a rich historical context for the museum's exhibits, which focus on life and work on and around the Rhine.