The International Maritime Museum Hamburg (IMMH) invites you to discover the world of seafaring on nine decks. Housed in the historic Kaispeicher B, the oldest preserved warehouse building in Hamburg, the museum presents a huge collection of ship models, maritime art and exhibits from over 3,000 years of maritime history.

What makes the International Maritime Museum so special

The Kaispeicher B was built in 1878 and this alone gives the museum an authentic atmosphere. The exhibition is housed on over 12,000 square metres.

Highlights of the exhibition:

• Deck 1: Immerse yourself in the world of explorers and learn more about navigation and communication at sea.
• Deck 2: Explore the ära of sailing ships and their importance for trade and discovery.
• Deck 6: Learn about the development of modern shipping, from merchant ships to luxury cruise ships.

A particular highlight is the model of the Queen Mary 2, which was built from around one million LEGO bricks. You will also find the world's largest collection of bone ships made by French prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars at IMM-Hamburg.

Secret tip: Use the ship navigation simulator on deck 1 to steer a large ship through the port of Hamburg yourself. An interactive experience that you shouldn't miss

• Collection size: The museum houses over 40,000 maritime exhibits and more than one million photographs.
• Opening: The IMMH was opened on June 25, 2008. Building: The Kaispeicher B was built in 1878 and is the oldest preserved warehouse in Hamburg.
• Area: The exhibition covers 12,000 square meters over nine decks.
• Bone ships: With 35 models, the museum has the largest collection of these special ship models in the world.
• Library: The museum library includes several tens of thousands of volumes on maritime history.
• Ship models: Over 50,000 miniature ship models, many in a scale of 1:1250, are part of the collection. Painting collection: The art collection comprises works from five centuries of marine painting.
• Simulator: The ship control simulator offers visitors an interactive experience of steering a ship.
• Visitor numbers: Since its opening, the museum has about 150,000 visitors annually.

Children can explore the world of maritime navigation playfully in special areas and try out interactive exhibits. However, art lovers and history enthusiasts also find a place where they can discover extensive collections and in-depth information.

 

Note: Last admission is at 17:30. Different opening times may apply on public holidays

The International Maritime Museum Hamburg offers a comprehensive insight into the world of seafaring and combines historical exhibits with interactive experiences. The impressive collection, housed in the historic Kaispeicher B, makes it a special place for anyone interested in maritime history, art, and technology. A visit is worthwhile for both young and old alike and leaves lasting impressions of the importance of seafaring for human history.