Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum

The Deutsche Schiffahrtsmuseum is a maritime museum, which is located in the city of Bremerhaven in Germany. Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum, Germany or rather the German Shipping Museum allows its visitors to learn all that they want to about the maritime history of Germany.

The Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum, Germany was opened in the year 1975 on the 5th of September by Walter Scheel, the then president of the country. The building of the museum building was designed by a gentleman named Hans Scharoun. The entire museum consists of the main building and a number of museum ships. It also has an open-air museum.

The displays in the Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum in Germany is simply fantastic You can get to see pictures and models of ships belonging to the medieval period, industrial age as well as those used in the present day. Check out the displays that tell one about shipping in Germany during the ancient days and the early modern era. Some of the major exhibits include the model of the carrack Adler Von Lübeck, built in the year 1566, and the model of the convoy vessel Wapen Von Hamburg. Visitors can take a tour around the Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum in Germany and take a look at the Seute Dem Windjammer and the Wilhelm Bauer U-Boat. You can walk down to the open-air museum and take a look at the pictures, memorabilia as well as the models of the ships and vessels that indicate the history of Bremerhaven harbor and its development. Apart from these, you can get to see a large number of articles that deals with fishing, whaling, oceanography, sailing, boating, navigation and polar research undertaken by Germany.

The visiting hours of the Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum, Germany are from 10 in the morning to 6 in the evening. From April to October, it remains open on all days, while from November to March it remains open form Tuesdays to Sundays. The museum arranges for guided tours for large groups of people. Entry to this museum is however not free of cost. Adults will have to purchase tickets worth EUR 5.00 to gain access into this museum.

The Deutsches Schiffahrtsmuseum, Germany is one of the most fascinating museums of the country. So, come to this museum with your friends and family and check out the marvelous and wonderful displays.