Kiel Maritime Museum
Schifffahrtsmuseum Kiel
A maritime museum housed in the old fish market hall, showcasing the history of Kiel's port, navy and sailing, with museum ships moored at the quay.
The Kiel Maritime Museum occupies the former Fischhalle fish market hall (completed 1910) in the old harbor district, presenting Kiel's history as a port, naval base and sailing city. Exhibits include ship models, navigation instruments and materials on Kiel Week. In summer, visitors can board museum ships moored at the adjacent quay, such as a fireboat and a rescue boat. The museum is not large, and a visit takes about an hour. Admission is about €3–5, and it is often closed on Mondays. It is about a 10-minute walk from the City Hall or Central Station, and it can be combined with St. Nicholas Church and the Old Market.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun approx. 10:00–18:00 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- St. Nikolai, Kiel
- Zoological Museum of Kiel University
- Kunsthalle zu Kiel
- Kiel City Hall
- Kiellinie
- Botanical Garden of Kiel University
- Kiel Canal Holtenau Locks
- Open-Air Museum Molfsee