Lower Saxony State Museum
Landesmuseum Hannover
A comprehensive museum covering natural history, archaeology, ethnology and European painting, with an aquarium and dinosaurs, well suited to families.
The Lower Saxony State Museum stands opposite the New Town Hall and is a multi-faceted museum. The Natural World section displays dinosaur skeletons and an aquarium with live fish and reptiles. The Human World section features prehistoric archaeology, including the famous bog bodies, and ethnographic collections. The State Gallery in the Art World section holds European paintings from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century, including works by Rembrandt, Rubens and German Impressionists. Admission is about €5–10, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is within walking distance of the New Town Hall and the Sprengel Museum, making it a good choice for rainy days or visits with children.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm (Thu extended); closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Sprengel Museum
- New Town Hall
- Aegidienkirche Ruin
- Museum August Kestner
- Old Town: Marktkirche & Old Town Hall
- Red Thread
- Nanas at Leibnizufer
- Maschsee