Industriemuseum Elmshorn

The Industriemuseum Elmshorn spans multiple floors with exhibits on manufacturing processes, machinery, and industrial development in Schleswig-Holstein. The collection documents how local production and manufacturing methods evolved over time.

Founded in 1953, the museum preserves Elmshorn's industrial heritage through collections documenting the transformation of local manufacturing. It was established to keep alive the memory of the town's significant role in German industrial history.

The exhibits showcase tools and machines that reflect working life and technical innovations across different industrial eras in northern Germany. Visitors can see how craftwork gradually transformed through new technologies over the decades.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with audio guides available to enhance your understanding of the exhibits. Plan to spend at least two to three hours exploring the various floors and exhibition areas thoroughly.

The building itself is protected as a cultural monument in Schleswig-Holstein and tells the story of its era through its architecture. Its rooms and structures are part of the heritage it preserves.

Location: Elmshorn

Inception: 1953

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Catharinenstraße 1

GPS coordinates: 53.75560,9.65694

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:00