Automobil- und Spielzeugmuseum Nordsee

About the museum

The museum goes back to the collecting passion of a family originally from Swabia: Michael Klein of Stuttgart opened it in the early 2000s in the Norden district of Norddeich. At first, automobiles and two-wheelers of all kinds were the focus; gradually old advertising signs, staged scenes, and toys were added. In 2010 the Bistro Boxengasse opened in the building.

After Michael Klein's death in August 2020, his son Ferdinand took over management. Today the museum is one of the largest privately run car museums in northern Germany and a member of the Verband Deutscher Museen für Auto, Motor und Technik. On about 2,000 square meters, more than 150 cars and motorcycles can be seen – from vintage cars and youngtimers to mopeds and curiosities such as celebrity vehicles.

The collection is divided into themed areas, for example on the American dream, the history of rally sport, 100 years of motorcycle history, and the VW Beetle. A separate department shows 20th-century toys from dollhouses and teddy bears to model cars, another shows ships in bottles; there is also an exhibition on the GDR. Many vehicles are not just exhibits but are used at vintage car meetings, trade fairs, and rallies. The museum is also a meeting place for clubs and hosts vintage car and biker meetings itself.

Highlights

• Over 150 cars and motorcycles from vintage cars to youngtimers
• Film and celebrity vehicles, including a Kreidler Florett owned by Gerhard Schröder
• 100 years of motorcycle history from 1920 to the 1990s
• Toy department with dollhouses, teddy bears, and model cars
• Ship-in-a-bottle exhibition "Ahoi!"
• Themed area on the history of the VW Beetle

Permanent exhibitions

• Autos und Motorräder – Themed areas on the American dream, film and celebrity vehicles, rally sport, the VW Beetle, and 100 years of motorcycle history with over 150 vehicles.
• Kinderträume der Vergangenheit – Toys of the 20th century – from dollhouses and teddy bears to model cars.
• Ahoi! – Small worlds behind glass: ships in bottles and other maritime exhibits.

Founded

2001

Director

Ferdinand Klein

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Dogs are allowed in the museum.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum sees itself as an outing destination for young and old; besides vehicles there is a large toy department with dollhouses, teddy bears, and model cars.

Getting there & parking

A safe bike path leads to the museum.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant

Bistro Boxengasse with restaurant and large beer garden.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

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