German Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in Stralsund, Germany.
Description
The German Maritime Museum is housed in a former church and displays a large collection of sea aquariums featuring numerous animal species from oceans around the world. The building itself is an imposing setting that brings science and history together.
History
The museum was founded in 1951 from natural science collections and gradually grew into a center for ocean research. The transformation of the church space reflects how the city of Stralsund has preserved its maritime past.
Culture
The museum uses its sacred space to bring fishing and ocean research to life, with historical tools and catching methods showing how people have used the sea for generations. Visitors see how traditional craftsmanship and scientific curiosity intertwine throughout the exhibits.
Practical
The museum is accessible daily and fully equipped for wheelchair users, so every visitor can explore all areas. It helps to plan enough time, as the collection is extensive and offers much to discover.
Did you know?
One of the aquarium sections houses one of the world's largest exhibitions about whales. This collection presents these giant sea animals in a particularly engaging way.
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