Seebadmuseum Travemünde

About the museum

The Seebadmuseum Travemünde is a private foundation: the Verein für Heimatgeschichte der Hansestadt Lübeck, Ortsteil Travemünde und Umgebung – Heimatverein Travemünde for short – founded in 2003, opened it in 2007 after about two years of preparation. Donations from several foundations and companies made the setup possible; since then, volunteers have run the museum without public subsidies, financed by admissions, donations, and membership fees.

The museum is located in the Gesellschaftshaus at Torstraße 1 on the Travemünde market square, opposite St. Lorenz Church in the old town.

In terms of content, the exhibition spans from the founding of the seaside resort in 1802 to the present. On about 185 square meters, it covers bathing culture and beach fashion, the bathing establishment, lodgings of early spa guests, fishing, shipyards and seafaring, the Flying P-Liners, the former seaplane and land airport, Travemünde Week, as well as border stories and the arrival of refugees and expellees after 1945.

Audio stations, films, and numerous exhibits bring local history to life. Since International Museum Day 2021, the exhibition can also be explored in a virtual 360-degree tour. In addition, the association shows special exhibitions and organizes lectures and tours.

Highlights

• Swimwear and bathing culture since the beginnings of the seaside resort in 1802
• Fishing, shipyards, and seafaring up to the Flying P-Liners
• History of the former seaplane and land airport of Travemünde
• Audio and video stations on local history
• Virtual 360-degree tour

Permanent exhibitions

• Geschichte des Seebads Travemünde – From the founding of the seaside resort in 1802 to today: swimwear, spa guests, fishing, shipyards, seafaring, and aviation, told with exhibits, films, and audio stations.

Founded

2007

Operated by

Verein für Heimatgeschichte der Hansestadt Lübeck Ortsteil Travemünde und Umgebung e. V. (Heimatverein Travemünde)

Admission & discounts

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• 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

Accessible entry via the rear entrance next to the Raiffeisenbank; accessible parking space in front of the building.

Kids & families

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

Getting there & parking

The museum is located in the old town opposite St. Lorenz Church.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop

Small museum shop at the ticket desk.

Events & venue rental

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

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