Germany · MUSEUMS IN HAMBURG
Good museums in Hamburg fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Explore Hamburg’s International Maritime Museum, with 40,000 exhibits, ship models, naval treasures, ocean science, and a LEGO Queen Mary II.
“Excellent museum, laid out well and helpful and pleasant staff. Good value for money.”
Explore Hamburg’s Cap San Diego, a 1961 cargo ship with engine rooms, bridge views, emigrant stories, and maritime exhibits.
“c est magnifique de garder un cargo musée en état de fonction et de navigation. le personnel a bord est extrêmement gentil et donnent de bonnes informations. le parcours pourrait être un peu mieux indiqué mais on arrive très vite à se repérer sur le bateau. merci à l équipage”
Tour Hamburg’s RICKMER RICKMERS, a restored windjammer with maritime exhibits, crew quarters, skyline views, and a shipboard restaurant.
“Wunderschön. Absolut sehenswert. Hat mir sogar besser als ein anderes bekanntes Museumsschiff gefallen.”
Explore Hamburg’s Museum of Illusions with 50+ interactive exhibits, brain games, gravity tricks, photo spots, and flexible booking.
“Lovely little place with fabulous illusions to keep everyone busy for a while.”
Explore Hamburg’s BallinStadt Museum, trace European emigration, view shipboard life, and research your family history for $16.
“Sehr gut! Wichtige Geschichte anschaulich, verständlich und kurzweilig dargestellt.”
Explore Hamburg’s Art Mile with a 3-day ticket covering six museums, from European masterpieces to modern art, design, and photography.
“I had a good time for sure. Managed to only visit 3 of the 5 exhibits and museums because of how vast and deep they are, however, I didn’t have much time either in my locker, whereas if someone is travelling just to do some tourism here, this ticket is excellent value for money if you have time to just go around and tick things up one by one.”
Explore Hamburg’s MK&G with a one-day ticket covering European, East Asian, Islamic, and modern design in an accessible setting.
Explore FC St. Pauli’s 110-year story at Millerntor Stadium, with striking films, fan culture, and an optional stadium walking tour.
Pick the kind of day you want and see what it costs.
