Machinery Museum Kiel Wik

The Machinery Museum Kiel Wik is an industrial museum in the Wik district that displays a large collection of working machines and engines. The exhibition includes steam engines, submarine diesel motors, tools, and mechanical equipment spanning different periods of industrial history.

The museum was founded in 1985 by two machinery enthusiasts to preserve old machines and industrial heritage. The collection is housed in former gasworks buildings that were adapted for this purpose.

The collection reflects how people once relied on steam and engines to power their work and daily life. Visitors can observe these machines operating and understand the role they played in shaping industrial communities.

The museum is located near the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal and is accessible by public transport. It is advisable to check opening hours before visiting, as access is limited to specific times.

The collection includes a 1944 submarine diesel engine that was discovered in a bunker in 1978 and restored to full working order. This machine is now one of the most notable exhibits that visitors can observe while it operates.

Location: Kiel

Location: Wik

Inception: 1985

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: No

Address: Am Kiel-Kanal 44, 24106 Kiel

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-16:00; Sunday[3] 11:00-17:00

Phone: +4943126093320

Website: https://maschinenmuseum-kiel-wik.de

GPS coordinates: 54.36428,10.13835

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:45