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Museums

Its museums are as diverse as the state itself. They document Schleswig-Holstein's history from the Neolithic Age to the time of the Vikings and the Hanseatic League to the present day, show the history of technology and shipping and present the lives and works of important artists, writers and composers.

Around 240 museums in Schleswig-Holstein tell stories about the land, the people and the sea. They present art and cultural history from the Stone Age to the present day, explain scientific phenomena and illustrate technical developments. Guided tours and hands-on activities are ideal for families who like to be creative and try out new things on vacation. Find out more on the Schleswig-Holstein museum website.

Museum highlights

Museum Holstentor

In the exhibition at the Holstentor Museum, you can find out how Lübeck became the "Queen of the Hanseatic League". Long-distance trade, city history, but also seafaring, market activities and law in the Middle Ages are documented.

The Stone Age house

The Dithmarschen Stone Age Park is home to the "Stone Age House" museum with its original finds from over 100,000 years ago. It is a new exhibition house on archaeology and environmental history. The new "Stone Age House" gives you a comprehensive insight into the Stone Age epochs in Schleswig-Holstein.

Haithabu Viking Museum

The settlement of Haithabu was once an influential trading center and transport hub. Today, you can take yourself back to the hustle and bustle of the Vikings 1000 years ago. Marvel at the reconstruction of the imposing wooden houses in the outdoor area and the numerous artifacts found here.

Außenansicht des Europäischen Hansemuseums

European Hanseatic Museum

In Lübeck, the Queen of the Hanseatic League, the European Hanseatic Museum is located on the northern side of the Old Town Island.

Flensburg Maritime Museum

At the Flensburg Maritime Museum, everything revolves around the themes of the port, shipping and trade as well as the everyday life of seafarers.

Gottorf Castle's Museum Complex

Located on an island in the Schlei, Gottorf Castle in Schleswig is home to two state museums. The building itself has been rebuilt and extended several times in its eight-hundred-year history.

Segelboot auf der Kieler Förde, im Hintergrund das Laboer Marine-Ehrenmal

Naval Memorial and Technical Museum U 995

The 85-metre-high tower of the naval memorial dominates the landscape of the Kiel Fjord. Directly opposite is another landmark: the U-995 submarine. Both landmarks are popular excursion destinations and can be visited.

Skulptur im Gerisch-Skulpturenpark Neumünster

Herbert Gerisch Foundation

The Herbert Gerisch Foundation is famous for its sculpture park in the Reform Garden designed by the North German garden architect Harry Maasz, and its contemporary exhibitions.

Museum Art of the Westcoast

The Museum Art of the Westcoast on Föhr explores and conveys art that deals with the themes of the sea and the coast.

Nolde Museum Seebüll

In the former home and studio of Emil Nolde, the extensive work of the Expressionist is shown in annually changing exhibitions.

Blick auf das Kieler Schifffahrtsmuseum vom Wasser aus

museums by the sea

Eight museums invite you to discover the history of art, nature and science around the Kiel Fjord.

Ausstellung im Detlefsen-Museum in Glückstadt

Explore museums digitally

The museum portal of the Museumsverband Schleswig-Holstein und Hamburg e.V. offers you a diverse overview of museums and collections in Schleswig-Holstein and supports you with a comprehensive search and filter function to find the right experience. From open-air and local history museums to sculpture and animal parks to aquariums in the real north, everything is included. Let yourself be inspired!

Music and literature

Whether classical concerts in unique settings or headbanging to the best bands in the metal world - there is something for all music lovers in the true north. In addition to musical highlights, exhibitions on famous Nordic literary personalities offer interesting insights into their lives and works. Cultural diversity in Schleswig-Holstein that inspires.