Küstenmuseum Juist

Küstenmuseum Juist is a maritime museum on the North Sea island of Juist that displays maritime artifacts, natural history collections, and regional cultural items across eleven exhibition rooms. The rooms document various aspects of coastal life and work in this region.

The museum was founded in 1934 and documents the development of coastal life and navigation techniques used by seafarers in the area. Its collections show how Juist evolved from a fishing village to a popular seaside destination.

The museum displays traditional Friesian tiles, fishing gear, and maritime rescue equipment that shaped life in North Sea communities. Visitors can observe how these objects reflect the daily work and traditions that defined generations of local people.

The museum is located in the Loog district and offers disabled access with mobile seating and equipment rentals for visitors with reduced mobility. Plan enough time to explore the eleven rooms at a comfortable pace.

The museum features interactive elements including flight simulators and storm simulations that demonstrate North Sea weather conditions and maritime challenges. These experiences help visitors understand the particular hardships faced by people living in this region.

Location: Juist

Inception: 1934

Official opening: 1934

Address: Loogster Pad 29, 26571 Juist

Opening Hours: closed "Renovierung bis Juni 2023"

Phone: +4949352380918

Email: kuestenmuseum@juist.de

Website: https://kuestenmuseum-juist.de

GPS coordinates: 53.67613,6.96344

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15