Altona Museum

The Altona Museum in Hamburg is one of the cities numerous attractions that should not be missed. The Altona Museum is situated between the Altona train station, the Elbe and the trendy Ottensen quarter. As one of Germany’s largest regional museums, it covers the art and cultural history of the North German area and presents the cultural-historical development of the Elbe region around Altona from Schleswig Holstein and the coastal area from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea. The museum’s collection offers a multifaceted view of the art and cultural history of North Germany from the 18th century to the present. The Altona Museum offers visitors an extensive programme that includes numerous special exhibitions as well as films and lectures. Here, its thematic range covers the 19th and 20th centuries. With the interactive children’s area, the Altona Museum is a popular destination for families.