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 Museum of Afghan history and culture |
Am Sandtorkai 32/1 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 37 8236 http://www.afghanisches-museum... |
This is one of Hamburg's established museums. It can be found in the historic warehouse district, where the many international storage houses create a multi-cultural flair. It shows interesting exhibits about Afghanistan's long tradition and religious centres. Many people know hardly anything about this fascinating country. At the exhibition halls you can see a typical Oriental bazaar with many different crafts and everyday scenes-for example a café, a bakery, a shoemaker's and a china mending stall. The models of the Afghan cultural monuments are also well-worth a visit. A Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of life and work in the Alster valley |
Wellingsbütteler Weg 75 Hamburg, Hamburg 22391 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
The Alstertalmuseum is situated in an old gate building which used to be part of the historic Wellingsbüttel estate. It nicely illustrates the history of the northern city districts with documents, pictures and objects. Parts of the steadily growing exhibition include shipping on the upper Alster lake, the prehistory of the area and historic photographs of the Sasel, Wellingsbüttel and Hummelsbüttel districts. The museum also exhibits old pieces of clothing worn by citizens and farmers, as well as their everyday tools and old agricultural machines. Railway fans can learn about the electric miniature trains which used to run between Wohldorf, Volksdorf and Alt Rahlstedt. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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North German history and culture museum |
Museumstraße 23 Hamburg, Hamburg 22765 Germany +49 (0)40 42811 3582 http://www.altonaermuseum.de/de/ |
This museum specialises in north German subjects, and is one of the biggest regional museums in Germany. Find out about Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein and the Lower Elbe Region. Areas covered include fishing and navigation, craftsmanship, cultural and city history and north German art and graphics. There are also numerous special collections. The Altonaer Museum also has a library with more than 60000 books on the various areas of interest represented in the museum. There are also outposts such as the Museum of middle-class Culture in the Jenisch-Haus, which is a Country Residence situated in the middle of Jenisch Park in Klein Flottbeck (Baron-Voght-Straße 50, 22609 Hamburg, Tel. +49 40 82 87 90). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary art |
Klosterwall 15 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 33 5803 http://www.kunsthaushamburg.de/ |
The spacious showrooms of the Kunsthaus (Arthouse) can be found in the creative neighbourhood of Markthalle, Kunstverein and Deichtorhallen. The Society of Plastic Artists and the Lichtwark Society organize exhibitions showing the works of contemporary artists, mainly from the greater Hamburg area. The plain interior of the exhibition halls creates a suitable background for the different genres of contemporary art. The Kunsthaus frequently displays the work of young artists who have been granted scholarships or won prizes, which makes it an important stage for future artists from Hamburg and beyond. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hamburg Art Society |
Klosterwall 23 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 33 8344 http://www.kunstverein.de/ |
Germany's first art society was founded by a group of art-lovers in 1817. In 1826, the first public exhibition took place and in 1836, the first pieces were obtained for the society's collection. In the mid-19th century, the Kunstverein contributed much to the inception of the Kunsthalle. Nowadays, after moving several times, the society's headquarters are located at Klosterwall. It has two large exhibition rooms, which are used for experimental exhibitions by young artists as well as retrospectives of influential modern and postmodern artists. The society also organises lectures, seminars, workshops and excursions. Guided tours are organised every Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Museum of European Emigration |
Veddeler Bogen 2 Hamburg 20539 Germany +49 40 3197 9160 http://www.ballinstadt.de |
This innovative museum tackles the previously under-represented topic of European emigration from Germany. The area on which the museum now stands was once filled with temporary housing units that held millions of people over the course of about 40 years from the turn of the 20th century. These men and women came from across Europe to seek transport with the HAPAG lines that left from Hamburg. Now, the museum offers visitors a chance to look back in time and learn about the lives of the people who made a makeshift home at this facility. With complete digitalized passenger lists and interactive displays, the exhibits showcase the rich history of BallinStadt and the trials of the many emigrants who passed through its doors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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German varnishers´and painters´ museum |
Billwerder Billdeich 72 Hamburg, Hamburg 22113 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
Towards the end of the 17th Century wealthy Hamburgers began to build country houses with gardens in the fashion of the Dutch and French baroque style. One of these houses is the Glockenhaus (bell house) at Billwerder Billdeich 72, which was extended by its former owner in 1780. He added a clock and the ridge turret for the bell to the half-timbered farm house construction. Unfortunately the district, which used to be a recreational area for its inhabitants, has lost its charm to motorway road links and industries. But after thorough renovation between the years of 1972 and 1983 it became the home of the German varnishers and painters´ museum, which has a lot of interesting exhibits in this area and an impressive hall of flags. There is no admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Back to the roots |
Kreuslerstraße 4 Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 325 7400 |
In 1962 a stone wall, shaped like a ring, was excavated. It is nearly 4m thick and has a diameter of approx. 19 metres. Archaeologists discovered that it was the foundation of a tower that was to house the archbishop in the grounds of Hammaburg, then the core of the city. A smaller ring next to this big one is shown in St. Petri Community Centre. The development of this former extension of the fortress of Hammaburg is also documented. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All about Bismarck |
Am Museum Friedrichsruh Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein 21521 Germany +49 (0)4104 2419 |
The Bismarck-Museum is located in the beautiful Saxon Forest in Friedrichsruh, where the sovereign used to live. Many interesting keepsakes and gifts are on display here. You can visit Bismarck' study, where letters in which he admits people as freemen and other important documents are laid out. Historic photographs and pictures convey an image of the sentiment at the time of Bismarck's term of office and illustrate what the region looked like back then. A visit can ideally be combined with a walk through the forest or a stop at one of the nice restaurants and cafés here. Bismarck's mausoleum (photo) is also open to the general public. It is easily reached on foot from here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Botanical roots |
Marseiller Straße 7 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 423 2373 http://www.biologie.uni-hambur... |
The University's department of botany has put together a very interesting exhibition of economically useful plants and their products here. The museum was opened in 1883 and provides you with information on general botany, as well as the range, domestication and processing of plants which are useful for technology. There is an emphasis on economically useful plants from the Tropics. In another interesting section you can learn about how spices and medicines are extracted from plants. A visit to the museum can ideally be combined with a walk through Planten un Blomen park, where the old botanic garden is located. There is no admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A Thriving Cultural Center |
Rathausmarkt 2 Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 40 3609 9678 http://www.buceriuskunstforum.de/ |
Located in the Rathausmarkt, Bucerius Kunst Forum is one of the premier cultural institutions in northern Germany. The exhibition center boasts some of the most elite museum and private collections in the world, which are visited by over 170,000 visitors annually. Lectures and readings complement the exhibitions along with the Oktogonale, the annual music and literature festival. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memories of the war inside a bunker |
Wichernsgarten 16 Hamburg, Hamburg 20537 Germany http://www.hh-hamm.de/bunker.htm |
This museum has been established on behalf of an initiative of the district archives in Hamm. It is the only bunker museum in Northern Germany. With an authentic interior and several pictures and documents, it gives you an impression of the horrible times of the Feuersturm in World War II. The exhibition halls are inside a genuine subterranean tube-shaped bunker. At stages, more than twice the number of people that they were designed for sheltered inside the narrow sections of the bunker. Gas masks, bomb fragments and other authentic relics, as well as eye-witness reports and photographs tell you about the fears and the terror the inhabitants went through during the bomb alerts. Slide shows and guided tours are also available on request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History of Hamburg customs and the big coups |
Alter Wandrahm 1516 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3008 7611 http://www.deutsches-zollmuseu... |
Housed in lovely brick buildings, which used to be the home of the carpet customs office, this museum is totally unique. It informs visitors about the history of customs and excise, both past and present. Since 1900, the customs office was located at the Kornhausbrücke, which lies at the edge of the Speicherstadt; since 1992 it has been a museum. The museum has over 2,000 exhibits and these include everything from customs officers' uniforms to smugglers' loot. Many of the displayed products from all over the world smell fantastic, like cocoa and spices, for example. You can also read about interesting events relating to customs and smuggling, and which form an integral part of this port city's history. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of electricity |
Klinikweg 23 Hamburg, Hamburg 22081 Germany +49 (0)40 6396 3641 |
"Electrum" is one of Hamburg's particularly interesting museums. It is maintained by the HEW (Hamburgische Electrictiätswerke - Hamburg Electricity Works) and shows the truly electrifying history of electricity. There are a lot of historical documents and machines to look at. The many models also help to explain how all the complicated inventions work, from the simple principle of the dynamo and the first receivers of sound waves, to the modern personal computer found in every office. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sculptures, drawings and etchings by Barlach |
Baron-Voght-Straße Hamburg, Hamburg 22609 Germany +49 (0)40 82 6085 http://www.barlach-haus.de/ |
The Ernst Barlach House is, like the Jenisch House, a museum in Jenisch park near the River Elbe. It exhibits a large number of Ernst Barlach's (1870-1938) works, which the manufacturer Hermann F. Reemtsma donated from his collection. Among them are over 100 wood and bronze sculptures, as well as drawings, etchings and pieces of pottery, but also photographs and documents illustrating the artist's life. One of the artist's masterpieces is the Frieze of the Listeners. The impressive exhibit consists of nine parts which blind visitors are welcome to touch and experience with their hands. There are also changing exhibitions presenting other artists' works. Admission is EUR 3. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Just the one topic |
Am Nobistor 1069 Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 3178 4126 http://www.eroticartmuseum.de/ |
A museum, which fits neatly into the somewhat different district in which it is situated (St. Pauli). The Erotic Art Museum, founded in 1992, is located inside an old warehouse. It is home to erotic pictures, objects and prints and the oldest pieces in its collection date from the 16th Century. Apart from its permanent collection, it also hosts a number of changing exhibitions. The range of subjects covered is diverse, but as is to be expected, these are all connected to the erotic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Falkenstein doll museum |
Grotiusweg 79 im Sven-Simon-Park Hamburg, Hamburg 22587 Germany +49 (0)40 81 0582 http://www.elke-droescher.de/m... |
You cannot help but feel a touch nostalgic whilst viewing the dolls' houses with their miniature utensils, delicate velvet clothing and accessories. The exhibition includes more than 300 dolls as well as about 60 dolls' houses, kitchens and shops, all painstakingly furnished in keeping with the styles dating from the 18th Century to the 1950s. This collection took over three decades to compile! A visit to the museum can be combined with a walk in the beautiful Falkenstein area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic steam crane |
Övelgönner Straße Museum der Arbeit Hamburg, Hamburg 20257 Germany +49 (0)40 428 1330 (Museum) http://www.museum-der-arbeit.de/ |
There is a floating steam crane among the beautiful old sailing ships and other oceanic veterans in the museum harbour in Övelgönne. Its name is Saatsee and it has reached its final destination here after more than 60 years of travelling and working on the canal between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, because it became an exhibit of the Museum of Work. There is still a great deal going on aboard the steam crane. You can visit it and find out a lot of interesting facts about the life and work aboard the historic machine. There are guided tours and steam shows as well. If you don´t get seasick, you can enjoy a nice cup of tea at the cafe which is located in an old launch boat at the same berth. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The local history of Wandsbek |
Böhmestraße 20 Hamburg, Hamburg 22041 Germany +49 (0)40 68 4786 |
This museum can be found in the former Moorewood Foundation, parts of which are still being renovated. There are lots of exhibits on the history of Wandsbek, which are interesting for visitors from the region and beyond. Today a bustling neighbourhood, Wandsbek used to be a quiet little village surrounding an estate. Maps, pictures, photographs and letters illustrate the district´s development. A special attraction is the hussars´ room with uniforms and other articles from the time when hussars used to be here. Another part of the museum has been designed to remember Matthias Claudius, who used to publish the "Wandsbeker Bothe". There is no admission fee, but donations are welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Classic and modern art |
Glockengießerwall Hamburg, Hamburg 20095 Germany +49 (0)40 428 13 1200 http://www.hamburger-kunsthall... |
Opened in 1869, the Kunsthalle houses several centuries-worth of paintings, including works by old and new masters like Manet, Liebermann, Friedrich and Munch. The modern classics section contains works by the Blue Rider and Brücke groups (famous early-20th century German art movements) and is considered one of the most important collections in the country. The Gallery of Modern Art, opened in 1997, concentrates on post-1950s art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fossils, ancient bones and Hamburg´s geology |
Bundesstraße 55 Hamburg, Hamburg 20146 Germany +49 (0)40 4123 4999 |
This museum is situated in the university district, but that doesn't mean you only meet students here. Visitors can learn a lot about the geology of Hamburg and the surrounding regions, but there are also finds and models of mammoths' bones and the impressive antlers of a giant moose among the exhibits. Fossilized parts of large dinosaur's skeletons belong to the interesting objects, as well as the remains of the famous first bird species archaeopteryx which you can see here. Moreover, the museum has a great collection of fossils, some of which are world-famous. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spice up your life |
Sander Damm 33 Altstadt Hamburg, Hamburg 21033 Germany +49 (0)40 36 7989 http://www.spicys.de/ |
This is the only exhibition of its kind in the world. You can discover everything from old spice-grinding mills to mortars and over 300 other objects necessary for processing spices. Exercise your taste buds as you smell and taste the many spices that can be found here. The building itself was once a spice warehouse. Should you be interested in growing your own spices, you can also learn a lot about how to do this here. Visitors receive a sack of pepper as a souvenir of their visit to the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultures from all over the world under one roof |
Rothenbaumchaussee 64 Hamburg, Hamburg 20148 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) http://www.voelkerkundemuseum.... |
This Museum represents all the different cultures of the world. It portrays the art and culture, thus representing the extensive trade links the city of Hamburg has and the fact that it is multi-ethnic. Founded over 100 years ago, the Ethnological Museum includes photographs, musical instruments and many more exhibits besides. It's a museum that really does its utmost to develop cross-cultural understanding, and most visitors are suitably impressed. The "Witch Archive" and the "Dragon Archive" are unique to this museum and experts from around the globe come to visit them. The museum also hosts concerts, lectures and a number of festivals throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enough to scare you out of your skin |
Kehrwieder 2, Block D Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 3600 5500 http://www.hamburg-dungeon.de |
Hamburg's version of the London Dungeon is guaranteed to send shivers down your spine. The tour around the dungeons takes about two hours and features a gruesome elucidation of the darkest chapters of Hamburg's history. Visitors witness Vikings pillaging the city, the plague devastating its populace and the Great Fire destroying its buildings. The whole thing is perfectly staged and includes some marvellous special effects. Young children should be accompanied by adults. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of local history |
Holstenwall 24 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 428132 2380 http://www.hamburgmuseum.de |
The museum's extensive collection ranges from artefacts dating from the city's foundation in the Middle Ages to visions of the future. The main subjects covered are the harbour, transport and trade, although there are also interesting sections dealing with the constitutional, cultural and social history of the city. The Great Fire of 1842 is documented in an informative and evocative way, as is the virtual ruin of the city during the two world wars. There are numerous models of the city, its churches, railways and ships. The life-size model of the steamer on the second floor is a must. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ships, ships, ships |
Övelgönne 42 Anleger Neumühlen Hamburg, Hamburg 22605 Germany +49 (0)40 4191 2761 http://www.museumshafen-oevelg... |
This nice museum port was built near the old navigators' and mariners' village of Övelgönne in 1977. Today, many sailing boats are moored at the pontoons and so are the Fire Service Boat "Elbe 3" (1888), the Steamship "Otto Laufer", the Icebreaker "Stettin" (1933) and two steam trawlers. The floating crane, dating from 1928, is also very impressive, as is the crane that stands on the harbor wall, dating from 1881. The large sailing boat, "Rickmer Rickmers", can be found at the Landungsbrücken and at Überseebrücke, you can view the old mixed cargo freight ship, "Cap San Diego". These ships are both open to visitors. Admission is free of charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Life and times of Salomon and Heinrich Heine |
Immenbecker Weg 31 Hamburg, Hamburg 21149 Germany +49 (0)40 2811 2152 |
In 1832, the banker Salomon Heine had a little house built for the gardener at his summer residence at Elbchaussee. This house is the only remaining building of the whole complex, which was torn down in 1880. It was completely renovated in 1975-79, in order to serve cultural purposes from then on. Today it exhibits a collection of keepsakes, documents and photographs in memory of the man whose estate saved the half-destroyed city of Hamburg from going bankrupt after a big fire in 1842. Further exhibits show the life and work of Heine's famous nephew, the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), who stayed in Hamburg for several periods between the years of 1815 and 1831. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Prehistory and the History of the city |
Harburger Rathhausplatz 5 Hamburg, Hamburg 21073 Germany +49 (0)40 4 2871 3609 http://www.helmsmuseum.de/ |
Hamburg's Museum of Archaeology and the History of Harburg as it is officially called, was opened in senator Helms' villa in 1925. Helms had founded Hamburg's Museum Society in 1898. From the 1930s onward, there was an increase in archaeological activities until 1972, when Helms Museum officially became Hamburg's only museum dedicated to archaeology. In the main building there are temporary exhibitions, while the permanent exhibition of archaeological finds from the greater Hamburg area and the documentary of Harburg's history is housed at Rathausplatz 5. At the Feuerwache you will find the museum's educational service, which offers very interesting activities for children and school groups. You can learn how to mould stone-age tools from stone and rock, or test your knowledge in a quiz on the exhibition. You can also have a go at working with bronze. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Telephones galore |
Gustav-Becker-Straße 9 Hamburg, Niedersachsen 21218 Germany +49 (0)94105 1 2676 http://www.telefonmuseum-hittf... |
Since 1992, a special museum has been located within the Hittfeld railway station, showing telephones from all over the world, from the early days of telephone communication to the present day. For over three decades, Reiner Pfeiffer, who is now 63 years old, has collected and renovated over one thousand telephones. The most interesting and original pieces are now on display in this museum, as well as a documentary on the history of this indispensable everyday item. Did you know, for example, that before Graham Bell invented the first tele-receiver in 1876, Phillip Reis had already attempted to realise the idea in 1861 using a violin and a knitting needle serving as a receiver? In 1882, by the way, Hamburg - the call-centre capital of the world - held the European telephone line record. You can also get a guided tour of the museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic upper middle class home furnishings |
Baron-Voght-Straße 50 Hamburg, Hamburg 22609 Germany +49 (0)40 82 8790 http://www.jenisch-haus.de/ |
The classical Jenisch house was built at the beginning of the 19th Century and today serves as a branch of the Altonaer Museum. Karl Friedrich Schinkel contributed to its design. It is located in the beautiful Jenisch-Park beside the river Elbe, and displays historic examples of upper middle class home furnishings from the 16th-19th Centuries in 14 exhibition rooms on several floors. Among them are impressive halls for prestige purposes, which are decorated in the Classical and Biedermeier styles, as well as many pieces of furniture, paintings and crafts from the late renaissance period. The beautiful art nouveau furniture is also worth seeing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish education centre and memorial |
Karolinenstraße 35 Hamburg, Hamburg 20357 Germany +49 (0)40 3497 2175 |
Repression of the past was common in Germany after the War. It is thus no surprise to find out that neither the pupils nor the teachers at the Israelitische Töchterschule (school for speech disorders) knew much about their school's past until a teacher accidentally stumbled upon revealing documents in 1977. Built in 1883, the building was home to a Jewish girls' school until being closed down by the Nazis in 1942. A memorial and an education centre are now located on the top floor and offer guided walks, seminars and courses, as well as an exhibition on the history of Jewish schools in Hamburg. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The life and work of Johannes Brahms |
Peterstraße 39 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 4191 3086 http://www.brahms-hamburg.de/ |
As part of the Beyling foundation, the museum is located in one of the buildings on Peterstraße, which were faithfully rebuilt in the original Baroque style. A visit can ideally be combined with a nice walk through Planten un Blomen park, and a stop at the Museum of Hamburg's History. In this picturesque environment the Johannes-Brahms-Society displays a collection of keepsakes, which illustrate the great composer's life and work. Among them are letters and photographs of Brahms, as well as autographs, concert programmes and sheet music. Other original exhibits are the composer's writing desk and one of his pianos. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A piece of Old Hamburg |
Krayenkamp 10-11 Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 Germany +49 (0)40 3005 1300 (Information für Touristen) |
A beautiful piece of old-Hamburg is preserved in these typical residential homes which date from the 17th century. The oldest of the houses (a and m/n) can be traced back to 1615/1620 and the whole ensemble was enlarged in 1676. A narrow alley leads between these half-timbered houses. Among the details worth noting is the way the chimneys are screwed onto the roof, and a sign on the house in the shape of scales. House c is an original widows house in the 17th century-style, which you can visit. The flats were let to old people and widows until 1969. Among retailers, you will find a tearoom and a nice second-hand bookshop in the alley. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Crystals, minerals and ores |
Grindelallee 48 Hamburg, Hamburg 20146 Germany +49 (0)40 4 2838 2058 http://www1.uni-hamburg.de/mpi... |
Although only covering an area of 500 square metres, this is one university museum well worth a visit. Nicely arranged and perfectly illuminated display cases emphasize the fascinating aesthetic qualities of crystals, gem stones, ores and meteorites. Apart from the systematically presented collection of minerals, you can learn a lot of other interesting facts, for example about the structure of the earth or about types of rock which were carried to the region around Hamburg by the ice ages. The institute is particularly proud of having Germany's biggest meteorite on display, as well as a beautiful large crystal from a Japanese ore mine and a segment of a rare Australian stone meteorite. There is no admission fee. Special opening hours for groups can be organised. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former freighter with exhibitions and cuisine on board |
Überseebrücke Hamburg, Hamburg 20459 Germany +49 (0)40 36 4209 http://www.capsandiego.de |
The elegant freighter Cap San Diego dropped its anchor for good next to Rickmer Rickmers at its home port's Überseebrücke in 1986. After 120 journeys to South America and two new owners, the fast ship with a capacity of 103,000 tons almost went into the blast furnace, but the Hamburg Senate decided to keep it and turn it into a museum ship. So the White Swan of the South Atlantic, which was built for the Hamburg-Süd shipping company in 1961 and is still seaworthy, is now open to the general public. You can go on one of the daily tours, but there are also additional changing exhibitions, events and cuisine on board. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum village to the north of Hamburg |
Im alten Dorfe 46/48 Hamburg, Hamburg 22359 Germany +49 (0)40 603 9098 http://www.museumsdorf-volksdo... |
An historic village consisting of seven half-timbered houses from the 18th Century has been turned into a beautiful museum village in the north of Hamburg. The cultural history of the region's rural Walddörfer (forest villages) is illustrated here. The buildings show how farmers used to live and work; there is a bakery, mill and a barn. The surrounding area has also been designed in the style of the old days with large lawns, a well and a garden. One of the buildings hosts changing exhibitions on specific subjects. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of art and crafts |
Steintorplatz 1 Hamburg, Hamburg 20099 Germany +49 (0)40 42854 2732 http://www.mkg-hamburg.de/ |
The Museum for Decorative Arts and Crafts, founded in 1877, is one of the leading museums of its kind. The broad-ranging permanent exhibition that forms its core demonstrates the relationships and interdependency of various cultures throughout the ages. Classical Antiquity is shown as being the beginning of Western Culture, and the importance of the Middle Ages is also shown. The Renaissance and crafts of the 17th and 19th centuries are also represented. There are sculptures, ivory crafts, porcelain treasures, pieces of furniture and intricate gold jewellery-pieces to admire. The East Asian, Egyptian and Islamic art collections are extremely important and take the form of ceramics, bronzes, paintings and enamel arts. The historic scientific and musical instruments and textiles collections are also exquisite. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cultural history of Bergedorf and the surrounding area |
Baron-Voght-Straße 50-A Hamburg, Hamburg 22609 Germany +49 (0)40 4 2891 2507 http://www.bergedorfmuseum.de |
The museum of Bergedorf and the Vierlande was opened in Bergedorf castle in 1955. It is a branch of the Museum of Hamburg's History and is concerned with the cultural history of Bergedorf, some prehistoric finds from the surrounding marshlands, and examples of the Vierlande's crafts. Apart from beautiful intarsia furniture, weapons and tools, the Landherrenzimmer is worth seeing. At the beginning of the 20th Century, it was used as a court by the leading figures in the area. The museum's biggest exhibit is the former castle itself. The city of Hamburg bought the community of Bergedorf in 1867 and incorporated it in 1938. The art nouveau café Möller is part of the castle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum for Communication |
Gorch-Fock-Wall 1 Hamburg, Hamburg 20354 Germany +49 (0)40 357 6360 http://www.museumsstiftung.de/... |
Since 1987, the Museum of Communication has been located in a very beautiful 1887 building near the opera house. It deals with the history of postal operations from the 16th Century onwards, especially in Hamburg. The first collection of this kind was presented here in 1937. One of the main attractions is the historic post office counter from 1900. The permanent exhibition provides you with information and documents on telecommunication, maritime radio and telegraphy, and illustrates the interesting ways in which mail is transported by ship, rail and air. Additional exhibitions on specific areas of interest are also part of the programme, as are educational offers and guided tours. Young visitors might like the idea of celebrating their birthday party here at the museum. There is no admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of musical instruments |
Dammtorwall 46, (Musikhalle) Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 3575 2344 |
This interesting museum is part of the Musikhalle at Dammtorwall. As yet, visits and guided tours are only available for school groups on request. The children can admire more than one hundred different musical instruments here, which they can even touch and try out. There are wind instruments made of wood or brass, drums and percussion, harps, string instruments of all shapes and sizes, as well as keyboard instruments like pianos, grand pianos and organs. As a special service the professional musicians of the music hall orchestra explain the instruments to the children and give them impressive demonstrations of how they are played. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial and museum |
Jean-Dolidier-Weg 39 Hamburg, Hamburg 21039 Germany +49 (0)40 4 2813 1500 http://www.kz-gedenkstaette-ne... |
The former concentration camp at Neuengamme is both museum and a memorial, which serve as a warning to future generations. You can learn about the fate of more than 100,000 people who were imprisoned here between 1938 and 1945. Communists, socialists, homosexuals, Jews, Roma, Sinti and criminals were used as forced labour to produce bricks for the nearby brickworks. In 1940, Neuengamme became an actual concentration camp and from 1942 it was used as an armament factory; 55,000 people died here. In addition to a visit to the museum, you can walk around the grounds alone, or go on a guided tour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 The history of death and dying |
Fuhlsbüttler Straße 756 Hamburg, Hamburg 22337 Germany +49 (0)40 59 3880 http://www.friedhof-hamburg.de |
The beautiful 400-hectare park cemetery at Ohldorf has 12 chapels and a little museum in its well-kept grounds. It is one of the few European museums to deal with death and dying. Among other things, you can learn about old and new styles of funeral and those available at Ohlsdorf cemetery. The museum has old maps and tools, as well as particularly nice tombstone sculptures, urns and some of the cemetery's oldest tombstones. You can even see where Hamburg's celebrities are buried and visit their graves. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just a graveyard |
Fuhlsbütteler Straße 756 Hamburg, Hamburg 22337 Germany +49 (0)40 59 3880 http://www.friedhof-hamburg.de/ |
The beautiful Ohlsdorf Cemetery covers an area of 400 hectares and is not only Hamburg's biggest park, but also Europe's biggest cemetery. This explains why cars and buses are allowed on the streets and lanes which divide it into different sections. There are numerous celebrities' graves, as well as twelve chapels, three museums and the graves of soldiers from over 20 different nations. The lake and meadows with geese, numerous sculptures and impressive mausoleums make Ohlsdorf Cemetery much more than just a graveyard. One of the museums boasts remarkable old tombstones and a documentary on death and dying in the last 120 years. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hamburg's Madame Tussaud's |
Spielbudenplatz 3 Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 31 0317 http://www.panoptikum.de/ |
Founded in 1879, this is Germany's only waxwork museum. It houses over 100 famous faces from the spheres of history, politics and show business and also incorporates local heroes. Admire celebrities like Mikhail Gorbachev, Freddy Quinn and Hans Albers, the actor who is perhaps St. Pauli´s most famous face. The Panoptikum is located next to the Operettenhaus Hamburg, and countless other amusement establishments are to be found along the Reeperbahn. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Supporting the public good |
Trostbrücke 4-6 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 36 6619 http://www.patriotische-gesell... |
In 1765 Hamburg's middle-class intellectuals founded a society to support measures for the improvement of the public good, which became known as the Patriotic Society. A surprising number of establishments, which are maintained by the state today have come into existence as a result of this society. Between the years of 1767 and 1898 they founded the first trade school, the first German poorhouse, Europe's first savings bank, Cuxhaven spa and public libraries, and organized exhibitions of new inventions in Hamburg. Today, they also support scientific and technical newcomers, as well as young artists. The society's neo-gothic building, which you can see in its simplified and renovated post-war version today, was built between 1845-1847. It is located where the former town hall used to be. The bombs left their marks on several parts of the building in 1943 and completely destroyed the large library with its 120,000 books. There are several halls for charitable events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The biggest manmade sky in Europe |
Hindenburgstraße 1 Hamburg, Hamburg 22303 Germany +49 (0)40 428 8 6520 http://www.planetarium-hamburg... |
Although completed in 1914, this building has only housed what is Europe's biggest planetarium since 1930. An almost-perfect reproduction of the night sky and its stars is projected onto the interior of the copper-domed roof. The instruments here are actually some of the most versatile and complicated in the world, and can depict stars that can be seen from all countries and at all points in time. The Planetarium also has an extensive programme of special events, lectures and special screenings. The regular shows take place on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There is also a permanent exhibition which shows antique star charts, measuring instruments, telescopes, models of planets and satellites and the like. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Four centuries of smoking |
Parkstraße 51 Hamburg, Hamburg 22605 Germany +49 (0)40 8220 1958 |
Philipp F. Reemtsma used to live in the beautiful house at Parkstraße in Othmarschen, which now has the "Tabakhistorische Sammlung", a collection of tobacco related exhibits - within its walls. The exhibition can be visited from Monday to Friday, but it is necessary to call for an appointment and a guided tour. The collection has lots of exhibits from four centuries of tobacco smoking which are also interesting for non-smokers. There are Indian, African and Asian pipes and smoking devices, such as silver opium pipes. One of the curiosities among the exhibits from all over the world is Sir Walter Raleigh's terracotta pipe. The museum is open from Monday till Friday; call for an appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maritime museum with restaurant |
Landungsbrücken, Ponton 1a Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 319 5959 http://www.rickmer-rickmers.de/ |
Built in Bremerhaven in 1896 and named after a pirate, Rickmer Rickmers was turned into a maritime museum in 1987. After a turbulent history under the Portuguese and several changes of name, the three-mast galleon was bought by the association Windjammer für Hamburg in 1975, thoroughly restored and given back its original name. The ship is now docked at the harbour entrance, close to the Landungsbrücken. The on-board restaurant offers authentic maritime meals and a special brunch on the first Sunday of every month. Numerous events and exhibitions are held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The School Museum |
Neustädter Straße 60 Hamburg, Hamburg 20355 Germany +49 (0)40 35 2946 |
Since we all had to go to school at some point, this is an interesting place to go for most people, whether their school days bring back horror or a sense of nostalgia! There is a lot to look at and read about the old days of schooling, not many people these days miss the cane or forced recital of poems learnt by heart! An array of pictures, documents and objects depict the reality of everyday school life in days gone by and who its reformers were. A visit to the school museum is a really valuable experience especially for present day pupils. Groups must book in advance. The museum is closed over the summer holidays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Curiosities found in Hamburg's sewers |
An den St. Pauli-Landungsbrücken 49 Hamburg, Hamburg 20359 Germany +49 (0)40 3498 5055 |
At this museum you can virtually "experience the underground" by joining a tour of Hamburg's historic sewer system. If that doesn't sound too inviting, you can just take a look at the exhibits here. The everyday items wouldn't impress people at all, if they hadn't ended up here after such an unusual journey through drains, sewers and toilets. Most of them were fished out of the sewage here at the great pump station. The interesting exhibition has a lot of funny curiosities, like things lost in bathrooms such as jewellery, dentures and pieces of clothing. There might still be an explanation for these finds, but what happened to the shoes, toys and cans of food here? And what about cigars, birth certificates, bicycles and wheelbarrows? They really make you wonder. Tours can be organised on request. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miniature ship museum |
Lokstedter Holt, Niendorf Parnassweg Hamburg, Schleswig-Holstein 22453 Germany +49 (0)4103 92 0016 http://buddel.de/bs/mus.htm |
In the Buddelschiff Museum there are more than 200 old and new hand-made ships from all over the world on show and each one fits in a bottle! The exhibitions show both a luxury liner (in a 40 litre bottle) and miniature boats which can only be properly examined with the aid of a magnifying glass. The various ships are stunning examples of the skill of 19th Century sailors, and the array of bottle ships made with differing materials represent all genres of this old seaman's tradition. You'll find small information plaques beside each item explaining the history and background to specific pieces. Additionally, a considerable collection of shells and corals from around the world is shown here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Specs appeal |
Bei St. Johannis 4 Hamburg, Hamburg 20148 Germany +49 (0)40 279 2374 |
The spectacle museum is located in a building, which has been renovated with lots of loving care. The house has been put under a preservation order. The museum´s exhibition rooms show really nice pieces from all the eras in the history of people´s glasses. They are on the first and second floor. Starting off with the first iron-rimmed pair of spectacles from the 17th Century, the history of "specs" is illustrated with models from the Fifties, Sixties and the crazy Seventies. "Four-eyed" celebrities have also donated their original glasses to the museum and you can admire them among the exhibits. Lots of funny spectacle-frames are made of different materials: there are pince-nezs, spectacles with threads attached to them, and horn-rimmed glasses. An unusual service is offered by the museum staff: you can hire some of the exhibits for special occasions. Special designs are also done on request. On the ground floor a new collection of designer-glasses are waiting for their future owners. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Speicherstadtmuseum (Warehouse City Museum) |
St. Annenufer 2 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 32 1191 http://www.speicherstadtmuseum.de |
The privately maintained Speicherstadtmuseum (warehouse complex museum) is part of the Museum of Work, which has its main building in Barmbek. It is located in one of the large storage buildings built between 1885 and 1927. The museum shows how people worked in those warehouses, and illustrates the whole trading business with imported products from all over the world with texts and historic photographs. Among the exhibits are tools, but also sacks of coffee and boxes of tea, cocoa, spices, and lumps of rubber. You can see, feel and even taste some of the products like coffee and tea, for example. Guided tours of the Speicherstadt also start from here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Working class heroes |
Schulterblatt 37 Hamburg, Hamburg 20357 Germany +49 (0)40 439 2080 |
Recently moved from St. Pauli to the Schanzenviertel, this museum portrays life in the vivacious working class district of St. Pauli in a series of photos and exhibits. The focus is not just on St. Pauli's famous sons and daughters, but also on everyday people. Exhibits include items from the legendary Star Club, which was the venue for some of the Beatles' earliest concerts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not only for taxi drivers |
Rothenbaumchaussee 79 Hamburg, Hamburg 20148 Germany +49 (0)40 44 8643 http://www.deutsche-museen.de/... |
This museum is absolutely unique in Germany and will be especially interesting for taxi drivers and frequent passengers, because the Society of Passenger Transport has opened a taximeter museum. Here you can stay calm and relaxed while looking at the meters for a change. No need to get nervous or check the contents of your wallet, for a change! There is an exhibition of taximeters from all over the world and from many different decades reaching back to the early days of passenger transport. Among them is many an object which is equally aesthetic and useful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The history of wine-making in St. Nicolai´s vaults |
Ost-West-Straße 60 Hamburg, Hamburg 20457 Germany +49 (0)40 36 6924 |
The wine merchants C.C.F. Fischer on Ost-West-Straße have a little museum with a very unusual ambience, which will appeal to several wine lovers. It is located in the vaults beneath the ruins of St.Nikolai church and has historic tools and pieces of equipment from the winery. Collectors and wine experts will be delighted by the old and rare exhibits here - a bottle of 1883 wine, for example. If you don´t mind the fact that human remains used to be stored where wine is served today, you can finish off your visit with a wine tasting session. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Museum of work |
Wiesendamm 3 Hamburg, Hamburg 22305 Germany +49 (0)40 428 1330 http://www.museum-der-arbeit.de/ |
This museum is mainly concerned with the way in which life and work has changed over the last 150 years. It is located in what used to be a rubber factory. The process of industrialization and the accompanying social, cultural and economic changes are portrayed in an interesting way - the effects on mankind, society and the environment are well traced and documented. The museum's entire collection is not on display, which is not surprising given that it is always searching for new acquisitions which are connected to everyday life and work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local fauna and endangered species |
Martin-Luther-King Platz 3 Hamburg, Hamburg 20146 Germany +49 (0)40 4 2838 3830 http://www.biologie.uni-hambur... |
This museum is one of Hamburg's university museums. It displays a large number of nicely presented local animal and bird species in their typical habitats, as well as a collection of endangered species from all over the world. Predators can be seen hunting their prey. Additional texts and diagrams provide you with information on the diet and the range of the animals. Protection and the preservation of certain species are other topics dealt with here. The harmful consequences of human intervention for nature and its fauna are also illustrated. Among the most impressive exhibits are a rhinoceros, a grizzly bear and several giant whale skeletons, especially a very rare whale skull with two tusks. There is no admission fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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