Deutsches Verpackungs-Museum, kulturgeschichtliches Spezialmuseum in Heidelberg

The Deutsches Verpackungs-Museum in Heidelberg displays how packaging has evolved from simple containers to complex design tools over the past century. The collection holds over one thousand items, including famous brand packages, bottles, boxes, and rare pieces such as a cigarette box from the Titanic's on-board shop.

The museum opened in 1997 after six companies formed an association in 1993 to preserve the importance of packaging design. Founder Hans-Georg Böcher, a cultural historian, shaped its focus and made it Germany's only museum dedicated to packaging history.

The museum occupies a former church building, lending the space a quiet and reverent quality that frames the story of packaging design. Visitors experience how the historic architecture creates a contemplative setting for encountering everyday objects as cultural artifacts.

The museum is located in Heidelberg's old town near Bismarckplatz and opens Thursday through Sunday from late morning to late afternoon. Parking garages are nearby, and the location is easy to reach from the city center, though the building has limited accessibility.

The collection includes a cigarette box from the Titanic's on-board shop, decorated with a drawing of the ship approaching an iceberg, believed to have belonged to a survivor. This rare object connects everyday packaging design to one of history's most significant maritime events.

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• Website: https://verpackungsmuseum.de
• GPS coordinates: 49.41002,8.69566
• Latest update: February 9, 2026 07:42