Speicherstadtmuseum

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Redaktion

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Thomas Hampel

In the middle of Hamburg's impressive Speicherstadt lies the Speicherstadtmuseum, a living architectural monument and place of work of historical importance. The exhibition, located in an authentic warehouse block from 1888, vividly conveys the world of the quartermasters who once stored and refined high-quality imported goods such as coffee, tea, cocoa and rubber.

Experience, Germany, Hamburg, Museum

From typical tools to the architectural history of the Speicherstadt, the museum offers fascinating insights into Hamburg’s past. Historical photos and plans illustrate how this unique warehouse district was planned and realized. It also highlights the unpleasant reality that an old town district with around 16,000 inhabitants was sacrificed for the construction of the Speicherstadt. A special highlight are the silver masonry tools that Kaiser Wilhelm II used on 29 October 1888 in the Speicherstadt to symbolically seal the incorporation of Hamburg into the German customs territory.

A common thread in the exhibition is the theme of coffee, from harvest to sale. The Speicherstadt Museum, part of the Hamburg Historical Museums Foundation, tells the story of this unique place and also offers exciting discoveries for children. The little ones can explore the museum in a playful way by looking for Kalle – de lütte Quartiersmann – answering questions and solving tasks. At the end, they receive a certificate and learn where Kalle has set up a small apartment in the museum.

Quick Facts

OPENING HOURS

March to October
Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
November to February
Monday – Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.