Kulturhistorisches Museum Rostock

The Kulturhistorisches Museum Rostock is a history museum in the city center that presents collections on archaeology, seafaring, decorative crafts, and regional development. Objects span from prehistoric times to the present and document how this port city evolved.

The museum was founded in 1859 and ranks among the oldest in northern Germany. For more than 160 years, it has preserved the history of this former Hanseatic city.

The museum reflects how Rostock residents lived and worked across centuries, from local crafts to maritime trade connections. The displays show what made this port city important to the broader region.

The building is wheelchair accessible with easy circulation through the galleries. You should plan at least two to three hours for a meaningful visit through the exhibitions.

The museum occupies a former Gothic monastery building that is itself a historical document. The cloister layout and rooms give the collection an authentic setting that adds temporal depth to the objects on display.

Location: Rostock

Inception: 1859

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Fee: no "ausgenommen einzelne Sonderausstellungen"

Address: Klosterhof 7, 18055 Rostock

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

Phone: +493813814530

Website: http://kulturhistorisches-museum-rostock.de/index.php?id=kloster

GPS coordinates: 54.08736,12.13275

Latest update: December 6, 2025 19:00