Opel-Museum Herne

The Opel-Museum Herne displays around 50 vehicles across 2500 square meters (27,000 square feet), including classic models such as Ascona, Commodore, Diplomat, Kadett, Manta, Monza and Rekord. The collection shows a broad overview of decades of vehicle development and design history.

The museum was founded in 1990 by engineer Hilmar Born based on his personal passion for classic vehicles. The collection grew from a small number of cars into a significant gathering that covers different phases of the brand's development.

The museum displays how German carmaking evolved through promotional materials and advertisements spanning different decades. This collection shows how the brand's design language and marketing approach changed over time.

Access is straightforward and the collection is laid out clearly across the available space, allowing you to explore all the vehicles easily. It is helpful to set aside enough time to examine the different models and their details thoroughly.

The collection includes a special six-door Opel Admiral that was built for the German government. Also noteworthy is a Kadett C Coupe with exceptionally low mileage that stands out among the vehicles here.

Location: Herne

Inception: 1990

Official opening: 1990

Website: http://opelmuseum-herne.de/OpelmuseumHerne_Museum.html

GPS coordinates: 51.52818,7.20847

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04