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World Cultures Museums in Germany

Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.

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Bavaria (19)

North Rhine-Westphalia (15)

Baden-Württemberg (13)

Berlin (9)

Hesse (9)

Saxony (6)

Lower Saxony (5)

Bremen (4)

Brandenburg (3)

Saxony-Anhalt (2)

Schleswig-Holstein (2)

Hamburg (1)

Saarland (1)

Thuringia (1)

World Cultures Museums in Germany: Overview & Tips

Our guide lists 90 world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany, spread across 14 states and 70 towns and cities. Most of them are in Bavaria (19), North Rhine-Westphalia (15), and Baden-Württemberg (13).

At the city level, Berlin (9), Munich (4), and Frankfurt am Main (3) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.

12 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €9.

44 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 64 offer dedicated programs for families, and 33 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.

Top 10 world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany

Frequently asked questions

How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in Germany?

Our directory currently lists 90 world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany across 70 towns and cities.

What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany?

Some of the best known are Jüdisches Museum Berlin, Humboldt Forum, Sammlung Philippi, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, and Ethnologisches Museum Berlin.

Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany offer free admission?

12 museums are free to visit – for example Jüdisches Museum Berlin, Alte Synagoge Essen, Dokumentations- und Kulturzentrum Deutscher Sinti und Roma, and Museum für Völkerkunde Dresden.

Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 13 are open, such as Humboldt Forum, Haus der Kulturen der Welt, and Ethnologisches Museum Berlin.

Which world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany are wheelchair accessible?

44 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Jüdisches Museum Berlin, Humboldt Forum, and Haus der Kulturen der Welt. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in Germany?

A regular adult ticket costs €6 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €25.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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