Sylt Museum
Island museum in Keitum on folklore, seafaring, the Sylt language and art.
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About the museum
The Sylt Museum in Keitum, formerly known as the Sylter Heimatmuseum, is dedicated to the history of the island and its people. The Sölring Museen are run by an association that also operates the Altfriesisches Haus in Keitum.
The exhibition combines folklore and art: it tells everyday stories of the islanders and adventures of seafarers, and shows the language of the Sylt people and the art that has been created on the island over centuries. Special exhibitions on art history and lectures complement the offering.
The museum was awarded a quality seal for museums in Schleswig-Holstein in 2008 and 2024. Part of the collection can be searched online, and a virtual 3D tour shows the rooms outside opening hours as well.
Highlights
- Everyday life and folklore of the island of Sylt
- Seafarers' stories
- The language of the Sylt people (Sölring)
- Island art over several centuries
- Virtual 3D tour and digital collection
Permanent exhibition
- Sylt Museum – Dauerausstellung – Island history covering folklore, seafaring, the Sylt language and art.
- Operated by
- Sölring Foriining e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6.50 per personChildren in groups €1.50. |
| Adults without guest card | €10The price of €7 applies with guest card. |
| Combined ticket Sylt Museum + Altfriesisches Haus (with guest card) | €11 |
| Combined ticket Sylt Museum + Altfriesisches Haus (without guest card) | €15 |
| Combined ticket for children (Sylt Museum + Altfriesisches Haus) | €4 |
| Museum Island Sylt (1 adult) | €16Combined ticket for several Sölring Museen. |
| Museum Island family (2 adults + 2 children) | €34.50 |
| Museum Island Sylt + (1 adult + 2 children) | €19 |
| Public museum tour | €3Plus admission. |
Adult prices: €7 with guest card, €10 without guest card.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Because of the historic buildings, a visit involves obstacles for people with walking difficulties, wheelchair users and families with prams; questions in advance on 04651 32805.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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Prams can only be used to a limited extent because of the historic rooms.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Keitum Mitte/Schnitti’s Eck
Bus stop Keitum Mitte/Schnitti’s Eck; Keitum railway station is about 900 m away (approx. 15 minutes on foot).
By car
Parking available
There is very little parking in Keitum, and parking is only permitted in designated areas (which are checked). The car parks at the edge of the village are recommended; the museum can be reached on foot from there.
Bicycle parking areas available.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Public tours for a surcharge (€3); group tours by registration (€50 plus admission). Dogs are not allowed in the museum. |
