Allied Museum Berlin
The AlliiertenMuseum in Dahlem documents the history of the Western Allies in Berlin from 1945 to 1994 with original objects such as the airlift aircraft.
Alte Nationalgalerie Berlin
The Alte Nationalgalerie Berlin displays 19th-century masterpieces from Caspar David Friedrich to the Impressionists in a temple-like building on Museum Island.
Alte Pinakothek
One of the oldest picture galleries in the world, showcasing masterpieces by Dürer, Rubens and Raphael as part of Munich's famous Kunstareal museum district.
Altes Museum Berlin
The Altes Museum on Museum Island displays ancient art from Greece, Etruria and Rome in a neoclassical masterpiece by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Anne Frank Zentrum
Located in the Hackesche Höfe, the Anne Frank Zentrum tells the story of Anne Frank's life and Nazi persecution through its interactive exhibition "Alles über Anne".
Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum
The Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum in Düsseldorf's Nordpark combines a zoo, aquarium and natural history museum under one roof, home to around 6,000 animals from more than 570 species.
Bauhaus-Archiv
Set beside the Landwehrkanal, the Bauhaus-Archiv holds the world's largest collection on the history of the Bauhaus school, with works by Gropius, Kandinsky, Klee and Breuer.
Bavarian National Museum
One of Europe's most significant museums of art and cultural history, featuring sculpture, porcelain, nativity scenes and Bavarian folk art.
Beer and Oktoberfest Museum
This small museum, in one of the oldest houses in the old town, tells the story of Oktoberfest and Munich's beer-brewing tradition.
Berlinische Galerie
The Berlinische Galerie in Kreuzberg presents modern art, photography and architecture from and about Berlin from 1870 to the present.
Bilderbuchmuseum
The Bilderbuchmuseum in Burg Wissem, Troisdorf, is Europe’s only specialised museum for picture-book illustration, offering collections, temporary exhibitions and a large reference library to explore.
BMW World & BMW Museum
The futuristic exhibition center and the distinctive bowl-shaped museum next to BMW's headquarters trace the brand's history back to 1916.
Bode-Museum Berlin
The Bode-Museum Berlin displays European sculptures, Byzantine art and one of the world’s largest coin collections in a neo-baroque building on Museum Island.
Bröhan-Museum
The Bröhan-Museum in Charlottenburg showcases Art Nouveau, Art Deco and early functionalism through complete furniture ensembles, glass, porcelain and painting.
Brücke-Museum
Set at the edge of the Grunewald forest, the Brücke-Museum holds the world's largest collection of German Expressionist art by the Brücke group, including Kirchner, Heckel and Schmidt-Rottluff.
Bundeskunsthalle
Visit Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn and discover exhibitions, architecture, opening hours, ticket prices, public transport and nearby attractions.
C/O Berlin
Housed in the historic Amerika Haus near Berlin Zoo, C/O Berlin presents international photography ranging from classics like Helmut Newton to contemporary positions.
Classic Remise Düsseldorf
Set inside a restored 1930s roundhouse locomotive shed, Classic Remise Düsseldorf combines vintage car workshops, dealers and glass showcase displays under one roof - free admission.
Computer Games Museum Berlin
The Computerspielemuseum in Berlin-Friedrichshain presents the history of computer games with over 300 exhibits and many playable classics.
DDR Museum
The DDR Museum on the Spree riverbank opposite Berlin Cathedral offers an interactive journey into everyday life in the former East Germany – hands-on and immersive.
Deichtorhallen Hamburg
Housed in two historic early-20th-century market halls, the Deichtorhallen present rotating large-scale exhibitions of international contemporary art and photography.
Deutsches Historisches Museum Berlin
The Deutsches Historisches Museum in Berlin is Germany’s national history museum and presents temporary exhibitions in the Pei Building while the Zeughaus is under renovation.
Deutsches Museum
The world's largest museum of science and technology, located on Munich's Museum Island - featuring everything from historic aircraft to a walkable mine gallery.
Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum
The Deutsches Sport & Olympia Museum in the Rheinauhafen harbour displays around 2,000 objects on sport history from antiquity to today across 2,700 square metres, with hands-on stations and two playing fields on the roof.
Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
The Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus sits at the birthplace of genuine Eau de Cologne from 1709 and tells the story of the world's oldest family of perfumers.
Filmmuseum Düsseldorf
Filmmuseum Düsseldorf, in the Palais Wittgenstein, presents the history of cinema across roughly 2,200 square metres, from early optical devices to digital special effects, complemented by the Black Box arthouse cinema.
Fischereimuseum Bergheim an der Sieg
The Fischereimuseum Bergheim an der Sieg presents the more than 1,000-year history of the Fishing Brotherhood and the culture of inland fishing on the Sieg and in the Siegaue nature reserve.
Futurium Berlin
The Futurium in Berlin is the House of Futures and invites visitors free of charge to explore, experiment and discuss possible futures.
Gemäldegalerie Berlin
The Gemäldegalerie at the Kulturforum presents one of the world’s most important collections of European painting from the 13th to 18th century with masterpieces from Rembrandt to Vermeer.
German Hunting and Fishing Museum
Housed in a former Augustinian church on Neuhauser Straße, this museum displays hunting trophies, historic weapons and fishing tackle.
German Museum of Technology Berlin
The German Museum of Technology in Berlin showcases locomotives, aircraft, ships and engineering history across a vast area – famous for the Raisin Bomber on its roof.
German Spy Museum Berlin
The Deutsches Spionagemuseum at Leipziger Platz presents the history of espionage interactively with original exhibits, Enigma machines and a laser maze.
Glyptothek
Munich's oldest public museum on Königsplatz houses Greek and Roman sculpture, including the famous Aeginetan marbles.
Goethe-Museum
Housed in Schloss Jägerhof, the Goethe-Museum holds around 50,000 objects related to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, including manuscripts, letters, artworks and an extensive research library.
Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart
The Hamburger Bahnhof – Nationalgalerie der Gegenwart presents contemporary art in a historic railway station building with works from Beuys to current art.
Hamburger Kunsthalle
Right by the main train station, the Hamburger Kunsthalle brings together seven centuries of art, from Caspar David Friedrich to the present, across more than 13,000 square meters.
Haus der Geschichte
Haus der Geschichte in Bonn explores German history since 1945 through more than 3,800 historical objects, interactive exhibitions and personal stories. Admission is free, making it an excellent cultural attraction on Bonn's Museumsmeile.
Heinrich-Heine-Institut
On Bilker Straße, the Heinrich-Heine-Institut explores the life and work of poet Heinrich Heine through its archive, research library and the permanent exhibition "Romantik und Revolution".
Hetjens-Museum / Deutsches Keramikmuseum
Housed in the Palais Nesselrode in the Carlstadt district, the Hetjens-Museum presents roughly 8,000 years of ceramic history from around the world, from East Asian porcelain to contemporary pottery.
Illuseum Berlin
The Illuseum Berlin at Alexanderplatz is an interactive museum of optical illusions, holograms and sensory perception with a focus on ocean protection.
Internationales Maritimes Museum Hamburg
Housed in the historic Kaispeicher B in the Speicherstadt, this museum displays Peter Tamm's world-famous maritime collection of over 50,000 ship models across nine decks.
Jewish Museum Berlin
The Jewish Museum Berlin fascinatingly explores over 2,000 years of Jewish history in Germany. The unique architecture by Daniel Libeskind and the moving exhibitions make it a must-see for every visitor to Berlin.
Jewish Museum Munich
Opened in 2007 on St.-Jakobs-Platz, this museum documents Jewish life in Munich from its beginnings to the present day.
Käthe Kollwitz Museum Berlin
The Käthe-Kollwitz-Museum at Charlottenburg Palace presents the graphic and sculptural work of the artist with socially critical and pacifist themes.
Kölner Karnevalsmuseum
The Kölner Karnevalsmuseum in Ehrenfeld showcases more than 200 years of Cologne Carnival history and culture across over 1,400 square meters.
Kolumba – Kunstmuseum des Erzbistums
Kolumba is the art museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne, a Peter Zumthor-designed building rising above the ruins of St. Kolumba church, with a collection spanning late antiquity to the present reinstalled anew each year.
Kunstgewerbemuseum
The Kunstgewerbemuseum at the Kulturforum showcases European decorative arts from the Middle Ages to today, including the famous Guelph Treasure and Art Nouveau glass.
Kunsthaus Troisdorf
The Kunsthaus Troisdorf is the centre of the independent art and music scene with studios, a municipal gallery, exhibitions and concerts.
Kunstmuseum Bonn
Kunstmuseum Bonn features around 9,000 artworks, including important works by August Macke, Rhenish Expressionists and leading German artists after 1945. Discover modern art, temporary exhibitions and remarkable architecture on Bonn's Museumsmeile.
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K20 on Grabbeplatz houses one of the world's largest Paul Klee collections alongside major works by Picasso, Matisse and Warhol in a striking black granite building.
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K21
Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen K21, in the historic Ständehaus, presents international contemporary art beneath a spectacular glass dome featuring Tomás Saraceno's walkable installation "in orbit".
Lenbachhaus
The former villa of painter Franz von Lenbach houses the world's largest collection of "Der Blaue Reiter" art, with works by Kandinsky, Klee and Marc.
Leopold-Hoesch-Museum
The Leopold-Hoesch-Museum on Hoeschplatz in Düren presents major works of German Expressionism and international paper art inside a historic 1905 building with a modern extension.
Miniatur Wunderland
Housed in a Speicherstadt warehouse, the world's largest model railway layout features over 1,200 trains, 16 kilometers of track and 290,000 miniature figures.
Munich City Museum
Housed in the old town's former armory, the City Museum tells Munich's history and holds significant collections on photography, film and musical instruments.
Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism
This modern museum building, on the site of the former Nazi party headquarters, documents Munich's role as the "Capital of the Movement".
Munich Toy Museum
Located in the tower of the Old Town Hall right on Marienplatz, this toy museum displays historic toys spanning several centuries.
Museum Berggruen
Located opposite Charlottenburg Palace, Museum Berggruen houses one of the world's most important private collections of Picasso, Klee, Matisse and Giacometti.
Museum Brandhorst
Known for its striking colorful striped façade, this museum in the Kunstareal district showcases modern art by Andy Warhol, Cy Twombly and Sigmar Polke.
Museum der Arbeit
Set in a former rubber factory in Barmbek, the Museum der Arbeit shows running historical machines and 150 years of Hamburg's industrial and social history.
Museum Fünf Kontinente
One of Germany's oldest ethnological museums displays cultural artifacts from Africa, Asia, the Americas, Oceania and the Arab world.
Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln - MAKK
The Museum für Angewandte Kunst Köln - MAKK has shown applied arts and design from the Middle Ages to today since 1888, with permanent exhibitions "Kunst + Design im Dialog" and "Faszination Schmuck. 7000 Jahre Schmuckkunst im MAKK."
Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe Hamburg
In St. Georg, the Museum für Kunst und Gewerbe showcases design and applied arts across 18,000 square meters, from Art Nouveau to East Asia, spanning 9,000 years.
Museum für Naturkunde Berlin
The Museum für Naturkunde in Berlin houses over 30 million objects and features the world’s largest mounted dinosaur skeleton, Brachiosaurus brancai, along with the famous Archaeopteryx.
Museum Island
A UNESCO World Heritage Site home to five major museums, including the Pergamon Museum and the Alte Nationalgalerie.
Museum Koenig
Museum Koenig in Bonn explores the planet's biodiversity through realistic habitats, historic dioramas and interactive exhibitions. Discover African savannahs, tropical rainforests, polar wildlife and aquatic ecosystems, with admission starting at €6.00.
Museum Kunstpalast
Museum Kunstpalast at the Ehrenhof brings together old masters such as Rubens, the world-famous Hentrich glass collection and modern art under one roof on the banks of the Rhine.
Museum Ludwig
Right next to Cologne Cathedral, Museum Ludwig combines one of the world's largest Picasso collections with Pop Art by Andy Warhol and a major photography collection.
MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte
The MUSIT - Museum für Stadt- und Industriegeschichte in Troisdorf presents the city’s urban and industrial history since 1800 with a special focus on the plastics industry.
Neues Museum Berlin
The Neues Museum on Museum Island houses the world-famous bust of Nefertiti and important collections of prehistory and Ancient Egypt.
NS-Dokumentationszentrum im EL-DE-Haus
The NS-Dokumentationszentrum im EL-DE-Haus, the former Cologne Gestapo headquarters, documents the Nazi era in Cologne with its original preserved prison cells.
Papiermuseum Düren
An interactive museum celebrating Düren centuries-old papermaking tradition, featuring over 30,000 historic watermarked papers and hands-on workshops.
Pergamonmuseum Berlin
The Pergamonmuseum is currently closed for renovation; the Pergamon Panorama offers an impressive access to the treasures with original exhibits and a 360-degree circular painting.
Pinakothek der Moderne
One of the largest museums for modern and contemporary art in Europe, combining painting, graphic design, architecture and design collections under one roof.
Portal Wahner Heide
The Portal Wahner Heide at Burg Wissem in Troisdorf is the free information centre for the species-rich Wahner Heide nature reserve with an interactive exhibition and direct access to the heath.
Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum
The Rautenstrauch-Joest-Museum on Neumarkt is one of Germany's largest ethnological museums, holding around 60,000 objects from Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania alongside a critical examination of its own colonial collecting history.
Römisch-Germanisches Museum
The Römisch-Germanisches Museum displays the famous Dionysus Mosaic and Roman treasures from Colonia - currently shown on a temporary basis at the Belgisches Haus near Neumarkt.
Schifffahrtmuseum im Schlossturm
Housed in the historic Schlossturm on the Rhine embankment, this maritime museum traces the history of Rhine navigation through ship models and original navigation instruments.
Schnütgen Museum
The Schnütgen Museum on Cäcilienstraße displays medieval Christian art inside the Romanesque Cäcilienkirche, from ivory carvings to stained glass, based on Alexander Schnütgen's 1906 donation to the city of Cologne.
Schokoladenmuseum
At the glass Schokoladenmuseum in the Rheinauhafen, visitors experience the story of chocolate firsthand - from the cacao bean to the Lindt chocolate fountain.
Schwules Museum
Located in Tiergarten, the Schwules Museum is one of the world's first museums dedicated to the history and culture of gay, lesbian and queer communities since 1985.
Stadtmuseum Düren
A volunteer-run city museum on Arnoldsweilerstraße that presents the history of Düren chronologically from the year 747 to the present day.
Stasi-Museum Berlin
The Stasi Museum in Berlin-Lichtenberg is located in the former office of Erich Mielke and documents the work of the East German State Security at the authentic historic site.
State Collection of Antiquities
Opposite the Glyptothek on Königsplatz, this collection showcases world-class Greek vases, gold jewelry and Etruscan art.
State Museum of Egyptian Art
This underground museum, opened in 2013 near Königsplatz, holds one of Germany's most important collections of ancient Egyptian art.
Topographie des Terrors Berlin
The Topographie des Terrors in Berlin documents the structures of the Nazi terror system on the historic site of the Gestapo and SS headquarters. Admission is free.
Tränenpalast Berlin
The Tränenpalast (Alltag in der DDR) at Friedrichstraße station is the former departure hall and recalls German division and everyday life in the GDR.
Urban Nation Museum Berlin
The Urban Nation Museum (Street Art) in Schöneberg is Berlin’s museum for urban contemporary art with changing exhibitions and a painted façade.
Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud
The Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Fondation Corboud showcases European painting from the Middle Ages to Impressionism, from Stefan Lochner to Claude Monet, in the heart of Cologne's old town.