Kiel Maritime Museum

The Kiel Maritime Museum occupies a former fish auction hall at Sartorikai, displaying extensive collections of ship models, navigation tools, and fishing equipment across five exhibition sections. The spaces also hold maritime paintings, historical sea charts, and detailed information about the construction of the Kiel Canal and international maritime trade.

Established in 1978, the museum preserves the maritime heritage of a city that served as a major naval station and shipbuilding center for centuries. Its collections document Kiel's importance in German maritime history and how shipbuilding and fishing shaped the city's development.

The building's origins as a fish auction hall reflect Kiel's deep connection to the sea and fishing traditions. Visitors encounter paintings and displays about fishing practices and commerce that continue to shape how locals relate to their port city.

The museum is located at Wall 65 and welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday with complete wheelchair access throughout all areas. Plan your visit knowing that rotating exhibitions complement the permanent collections and change regularly.

Historic vessels are moored beside the building, including the rescue boat Hindenburg and the fireboat Kiel, which visitors can view from outside. These floating exhibits tell their own stories and bring the collection to life in an unexpected way.

Location: Altstadt

Inception: April 30, 1978

Official opening: April 30, 1978

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Wall 65, 24103 Kiel

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +494319013428

Email: Stadt-undSchifffahrtsmuseum@kiel.de

Website: http://kiel.de/kultur/museum/schifffahrtsmuseum

GPS coordinates: 54.32270,10.14360

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:41