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Fans of interesting cultural history should plan enough time for the Altona Museum when visiting the Hanseatic city. Founded in 1863, it is one of the largest regional museums in Germany. Art and culture give visitors an insight into the development of the Elbe region between Altona, Schleswig-Holstein, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
Countless graphics, paintings, textiles, cultural-historical objects and historical toys bring visitors to the Altonaer Museum a little closer to the North. Experience the special features of life and work in Hamburg and the region on an interactive journey through time. Marvel at historical arts and crafts or learn more about the development of northern German shipping. However, you are not necessarily stuck in the past. The Altonaer Museum not only deals with the history of the region, but also makes the leap to current topics such as modern urban development, flight, migration and inclusion. The various collaborations with independent initiatives and associations in particular make a visit to the museum a special experience.
The former public museum was founded at the end of 1863 as a result of civic commitment in order to tell the exciting history of Altona using medals, coins, paintings and everyday objects. At that time, the Hamburg district of Altona and the duchies of Holstein, Schleswig and Lauenburg were still part of the Danish state. Only a few years later, around 1900, Altona gained the status of a free city. An elaborate new museum building was planned, and shortly afterwards the Public Museum was transferred to the Altona Museum at its current location. Under the leadership of Otto Lehmann, the history of the region was now presented in a new and more vivid way. To give the general public access to the growing museum, more models, presentations and dioramas were used. The concept was revolutionary and ensured that the new Altona Museum caused a sensation internationally as one of the most modern museums in Europe and was gradually expanded in the following years. One external location that still delights the many visitors today is the Jenisch Haus in the park of the same name, which opened in 1939. One of the museum's best-known external locations, the Jenisch Haus in the park of the same name, opened in 1939. At the end of the 1990s, the Altonaer Museum became an independent foundation, which was reformed at the beginning of the new millennium. And the newly created Children's Olympics in particular has been delighting museum visitors young and old ever since.
Hamburg Visitors can currently visit the following permanent exhibitions at the Altonaer Museum:
In the children's book house, a comprehensive workshop program ensures that both children and adults can experience book culture up close. At the same time, exciting readings and book presentations from the Hamburg book artist scene take place here time and again.
Visitors of reading age should visit the Wunderkammer on the top floor of the museum. Here you can play, experiment, collect and, of course, read. It's all about joining in and trying things out!
The Dufke store operated as a small country store in Altenwerder between 1890 and 1978 and today offers a fantastic insight into times long gone. From meat and fish to milk, fruit and vegetables, washing powder, household appliances and tools, (almost) everything was sold in the multifunctional shop.
The Lauenburg Raths Pharmacy has been an important part of the Altona Museum since 1997. True to scale, sales and work rooms as well as historical furniture are made accessible here.
With a total of 17 North German farmhouse parlors, the Altona Museum presents visitors with the rural living culture of the 18th and 19th centuries. Especially in combination with the Mythos Landleben exhibition, museum visitors gain a fascinating insight into life in the countryside in northern Germany.
Would you like to find out more about how Altona made the leap from a small fishing village to a major industrial location? Then this permanent exhibition is just right for you. Because here you can find out more about the history and development of the city.
From the history of shipping to shipbuilding and fishing, everything on the first floor of the museum revolves around ships. Follow the fantastic tour and get a feel for the region's maritime heritage.
This exhibition, which provides entertainment with contemporary animated and cartoon films from the region, proves that not everything in the various areas of the museum revolves around history.
The Altona Museum is located not far from Ottensen and can be easily reached by car as well as by public transport (HVV). There are also numerous attractions such as the Old Botanical Garden, the Altona Fish Market and the Hamburg Submarine Museum in the immediate vicinity.
Visits are possible from Wednesdays to Fridays between 10:00 and 17:00 and on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 18:00. While children and young people do not have to pay admission to the museum, tickets for adults currently cost €8.50. However, anyone with a HamburgCard can visit the museum free of charge.
The Altona Museum is also completely barrier-free.
Visitors who not only want to explore the Altona Museum during their trip to Hamburg, but also the Altonaer Volkspark or the fantastic green area Planten un Blomen, should book a suitable B&B HOTELS in Hamburg in good time. By reserving one of the comfortable rooms at the Hotel Hamburg Altona, for example, you will benefit not only from first-class services but also from an unbeatable price-performance ratio.
With some of the city's most popular attractions right on your doorstep, you can explore Hamburg in a fun way and reflect on your impressions in your hotel after an eventful day in the Hanseatic city.
