German Food Additives Museum

The German Food Additives Museum in Hamburg is a collection of thousands of chemical substances used in food production. The exhibition displays preservatives, colorants, emulsifiers, and stabilizers that are used in food manufacturing.

The museum was founded in 2008 by the Hamburg Food Foundation and documents the development of food additives over time. The collection also shows historical incidents involving dangerous substances like arsenic that were once used in food.

The museum displays the various additives used in modern food production and explains their role in German food products. Visitors can understand how these substances are present in everyday items and their importance to the food industry.

The museum is located inside a wholesale market and entry is through the Eastern Gate using a buzzer system during operating hours from Wednesday to Sunday. Visitors should check ahead about exact times before arriving, as hours may vary.

The museum uses barcode-scanning technology that allows visitors to analyze product ingredients. This reveals additives that are not listed on the label.

Address: Zugang für Fußgänger durch das Tor Nord des Großmarktes, Amsinckstraße 60, 20097 Hamburg, Germany

Opening Hours: Wednesday,Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Thursday 14:00-20:00

Phone: +494032027757

Website: https://zusatzstoffmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 53.54080,10.02095

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43