Hanover Historical Museum

The Hanover Historical Museum is a history museum located in the city center with four departments that display regional collections through photographs, objects, vehicles, and documents spanning different time periods. The exhibitions trace how the city evolved and transformed throughout the centuries.

The museum was founded in 1903 to preserve and display the region's history. The building was heavily damaged during World War II bombing campaigns but was later reconstructed and reopened to the public.

The building incorporates a remaining medieval tower and wall section that visitors can see as part of the interior layout. These elements remind people of Hanover's long history as a fortified settlement.

The museum operates on different schedules depending on the day of the week, so checking ahead is helpful before planning your visit. The building has multiple floors connected by elevators, making it fairly straightforward to navigate through the different exhibition spaces.

Many of the vehicles and artifacts on display come from the period when Hanover transformed from a principality into a modern trading center. These objects reveal the everyday items and transportation methods that drove this shift.

Location: Mitte

Inception: 1903

Architects: Dieter Oesterlen

Official opening: April 26, 1903

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Pferdestraße 6

Opening Hours: closed

Phone: +4951116843052

Email: museen-kulturgeschichte@hannover-stadt.de

Website: https://hannover-museum.de

GPS coordinates: 52.37179,9.73224

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42