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The best museums in Oberhausen in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Oberhausen, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Oberhausen? These are the best ones:

  1. SEA LIFE Oberhausen1

    SEA LIFE Oberhausen

     Oberhausen
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  3. St. Antony-Hütte2

    St. Antony-Hütte

     Oberhausen
    St.-Antony-Hütte, located in the Oberhausen district of Klosterhardt, is a former ironworks that holds historical significance as the first ironworks in the Ruhr area. It was established in 1758 by Franz von der Wenge, a canon of Münster. This historical site provides a glimpse into the early industrial history of the region.
     4.4
    Science & Technology ScienceHistory & Anthropology History
  4. Zinc factory Altenberg3

    Zinc factory Altenberg

     Oberhausen
    Today, the former site of the Zinc Factory Altenberg is home to the LVR Industrial Museum Oberhausen and the administration of the LVR Industrial Museum. It also houses the socio-cultural center Altenberg, which offers a variety of cultural and social activities.
     4.5
    Science & Technology ScienceHistory & Anthropology History
  5. 4

    Tiergehege Kaisergarten

     Oberhausen
     4.4
    Nature & Natural History Nature
  6. LVR-Industriemuseum5

    LVR-Industriemuseum

     Oberhausen
    The LVR-Industriemuseum in Oberhausen is one of six locations of the LVR-Industriemuseum. This makes it a part of a larger network of industrial heritage sites, offering a comprehensive insight into the region's industrial past. Visitors can explore different aspects of industrial history at each location, making each visit unique and informative.
    Science & Technology ScienceHistory & Anthropology History

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