About
The Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg sits at Koreastraße 1 in Hamburg, Germany, in the historic Kaispeicher B warehouse. It is a museum of the sea and of ships, and it is described as the world's largest private maritime museum, which gives it a distinctive character compared with public national collections.
What you will see
The collection brings together ship models, maritime artifacts and material on naval history. Its displays are said to span around 3000 years of seafaring, so visitors can move from very early boats and trade to the vessels of more recent centuries. The building itself, a former warehouse on the Hamburg waterfront, adds to the experience, as its old brick and timber setting suits a museum about ships.
What kind of visit it makes
- A good choice for anyone interested in ship models and the craft of model building.
- Suited to those curious about naval history and how sea trade developed over long periods.
- A fitting stop for a rainy or cooler day, since the visit is indoors and can be taken at your own pace.
- Worth pairing with a walk along the harbour, given the museum's location within Hamburg's port area.
Hamburg has long been one of Europe's great port cities, so a museum devoted to the sea fits naturally into a visit to the city. Before you go, check the museum's current opening times and admission details directly, as these are not covered here. You can reach the museum by telephone on +49 40 300923000.
