Küstenmuseum Wilhelmshaven

The Küstenmuseum Wilhelmshaven is a museum on the North Sea coast dedicated to maritime and coastal history. The exhibitions use scientific methods from archaeology, biology, and physics to study how the coastal region developed over long periods.

The collection was gathered starting in 1951, and the building opened to visitors in 1997. It documents how this coastal region changed and developed over thousands of years.

The museum shows how people lived and worked along the coast through objects and stories on display. Visitors see how fishers, traders, and others spent their time by the water and how storms shaped the lives of those living there.

The museum is located at Weserstraße 58 and opens from Tuesday to Sunday for visitors. Children pay a lower admission fee than adults, and the grounds are easily accessible on foot.

In the Sibetsburg area, children can experience what it felt like to load ships and learn about pirates through hands-on activities. These interactive zones make maritime topics tangible for young visitors.

Location: Wilhelmshaven

Inception: 1951

Official opening: 1997

Address: Weserstraße 58, 26382 Wilhelmshaven

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 11:00-17:00; Monday off; December 24 off

Phone: +494421400940

Email: kuestenmuseum@wilhelmshaven-touristik.de

Website: https://kuestenmuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 53.51543,8.12419

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:47