Prototype Museum

The Prototype Museum is an automobile museum in HafenCity that showcases German sports and racing cars developed after World War II. The collection features self-built vehicles and historic racing models that document the evolution of German motorsport engineering.

The museum was founded in 2008, growing from a private garage collection into a dedicated exhibition space. It traces roughly 80 years of German motorsport development from its early beginnings to modern times.

The museum honors the passion of automotive designers and racing drivers whose contributions shaped German motorsport culture. Visitors can explore the personal stories behind each vehicle and see how individual innovators influenced the country's automotive legacy.

The museum sits near the Elbphilharmonie concert hall and welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The venue is wheelchair accessible, though it is closed on Mondays.

The museum features a walk-in Audiobox where visitors can experience authentic racing engine sounds firsthand. Additionally, a driving simulator using an actual Porsche 356 cockpit gives people a practical sense of what it felt like to drive these historic race cars.

Location: Hamburg-Mitte

Inception: 2008

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Shanghaiallee 7, 20457 Hamburg

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +494039996970

Website: https://prototyp-hamburg.de

GPS coordinates: 53.54327,10.00265

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49