Kunstmuseum Bremerhaven

Kunstmuseum Bremerhaven is an art museum in this North Sea port city with dark brick walls spanning three floors. Inside, fourteen exhibition rooms showcase contemporary works from the twentieth century to the present day.

Founded in 1886 by a local art association, the museum received its first major collection of paintings through a donation in 1908. This gift laid the foundation for its growth into an important exhibition space.

The museum displays works by artists who have developed connections with the region over many decades. The exhibitions reflect an ongoing conversation between local curators and international creators that has shaped what you see here.

The building provides wheelchair access throughout all levels for visitors with mobility needs. You should allow several hours to explore the fourteen rooms at a comfortable pace.

Many visitors overlook that the collection was shaped largely by personal connections between the artists displayed and the port region itself. These relationships grew from long-term collaboration rather than planned acquisition strategies.

Location: Bremerhaven

Inception: 2007

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Kunstverein Bremerhaven

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11:00-18:00;Saturday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Website: https://kunstverein-bremerhaven.de

GPS coordinates: 53.54048,8.58173

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24