Germanisches Nationalmuseum, National art museum in Nuremberg, Germany
The Germanisches Nationalmuseum gathers testimonies of German-speaking cultures from prehistory to the present in a large building complex. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, furniture, scientific instruments, books and many other objects displayed across several floors.
A Bavarian nobleman founded the institution in 1852 and donated his own collection to create a center for German culture. Over the decades, gifts and purchases added to the holdings until they grew to more than one million objects.
The name refers to German-speaking cultures, not just the modern borders of Germany. Visitors see craft tools, musical instruments and everyday objects that show how people lived and worked over centuries.
The museum opens Tuesday through Sunday, with Wednesday evenings offering extended access to the halls. The entrances are located on Kartäusergasse in central Nuremberg, only a short walk from the old town.
Inside the courtyard stands the Way of Human Rights, a sculpture made of white columns created by an Israeli artist. Each column carries an article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in different languages.
Location: Nuremberg
Inception: 1852
Founders: Hans von und zu Aufseß
Official opening: 1853
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Address: Kartäusergasse 1, 90402 Nürnberg
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, Holidays 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 10:00-21:00; Monday off
Phone: +4991113310
Website: http://gnm.de
GPS coordinates: 49.44833,11.07556
Latest update: December 17, 2025 07:56
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