About
The Museum der Arbeit, also known in English as the Museum of Work, is an industrial and social history museum in Hamburg, Germany. It is found at Wiesendamm 3 in the 22305 postcode area, on the northern side of the city.
The museum tells the story of Hamburg's working-class heritage and of how the city developed as an industrial centre. Its subject is labour itself: the people who worked in the city's factories and workshops, and the everyday conditions in which they lived and laboured.
What you will see
The collection is built around authentic workshops and machinery, which give a direct sense of how work was done. Alongside these, the exhibitions address labour history more broadly, placing the tools and workplaces within the social context of the people who used them.
Who it suits
- Visitors interested in industry, who want to see real machines and workshops rather than only read about them.
- Social and labour history enthusiasts, drawn to the focus on working lives rather than only on production.
- Anyone exploring beyond the city centre, since the museum offers a different view of Hamburg from its harbour and commercial associations.
A visit suits a few hours of unhurried looking. If you would like to check current arrangements before you travel, the museum can be reached by telephone at +49 40 428133348.
