Museums in Bremen
Germany’s smallest state combines Hanseatic art and cultural history in Bremen with maritime museums in Bremerhaven.
Bremen Museum Guide
Our guide lists 30 museums in Bremen across 2 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bremen (22) and Bremerhaven (8).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (33%), Art & Design (30%), and History & Cultural History (23%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €12.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 20 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 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 museums in Bremen
The best-known museums in Bremen
Kunsthalle BremenArt · Bremen
U-Boot Wilhelm BauerTechnology · Bremerhaven
U-Boot-Bunker ValentinMemorial · Bremen
Deutsches AuswandererhausHistory · Bremerhaven
Klimahaus BremerhavenNature · Bremerhaven
Deutsches SchifffahrtsmuseumTechnology · Bremerhaven
Paula Modersohn-Becker MuseumArt · Bremen
Übersee-MuseumWorld cultures · Bremen
Universum BremenTechnology · Bremen
Weserburg Museum für moderne KunstArt · Bremen
Museums in Bremen with free admission
Museums in Bremen with programs for families
- Kunsthalle BremenArt · Bremen
- Deutsches AuswandererhausHistory · Bremerhaven
- Klimahaus BremerhavenNature · Bremerhaven
- Deutsches SchifffahrtsmuseumTechnology · Bremerhaven
- Paula Modersohn-Becker MuseumArt · Bremen
- Übersee-MuseumWorld cultures · Bremen
- Universum BremenTechnology · Bremen
- Weserburg Museum für moderne KunstArt · Bremen
BotanikaNature · Bremen
Focke-MuseumHistory · Bremen
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Bremen
- Kunsthalle BremenArt · Bremen
- U-Boot-Bunker ValentinMemorial · Bremen
- Deutsches AuswandererhausHistory · Bremerhaven
- Übersee-MuseumWorld cultures · Bremen
- Universum BremenTechnology · Bremen
Gerhard-Marcks-HausArt · Bremen
Kunstmuseum BremerhavenArt · Bremerhaven
Bremer GeschichtenhausHistory · Bremen
Hafenmuseum BremenHistory · Bremen
Museums in Bremen with the highest published visitor numbers
Current special exhibitions at museums in Bremen
- Mehr Frauen! Bremer Künstlerinnen auf PapierKunsthalle Bremen · Bremen · until November 8, 2026
- Der Dackel. Eine Ikone geht GassiKunsthalle Bremen · Bremen · until March 28, 2027
- Remix. Photographie – Fiktion und WahrheitKunsthalle Bremen · Bremen · until February 28, 2027
- Tiere an Bord – Wissen, Ware, WunderDeutsches Schifffahrtsmuseum · Bremerhaven · until May 16, 2027
- Große Geschichten – Kleine SchiffeDeutsches Schifffahrtsmuseum · Bremerhaven · until September 6, 2027
- Still Stehen – Seeleute und Geflüchtete in der PandemieDeutsches Schifffahrtsmuseum · Bremerhaven · until March 21, 2027
- BECOMING PAULA. London Berlin Worpswede ParisPaula Modersohn-Becker Museum · Bremen · until November 1, 2026
- Paula Modersohn-Becker und die Alten Worpsweder – LandschaftenPaula Modersohn-Becker Museum · Bremen · until February 21, 2027
- AURA. Paula Modersohn-Becker. Die BildnissePaula Modersohn-Becker Museum · Bremen · until February 21, 2027
- Die Blauen ReiterinnenPaula Modersohn-Becker Museum · Bremen · until August 29, 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Bremen?
Our directory currently lists 30 museums in Bremen across 2 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Bremen?
Some of the best known are Kunsthalle Bremen, U-Boot Wilhelm Bauer, U-Boot-Bunker Valentin, Deutsches Auswandererhaus, and Klimahaus Bremerhaven.
Which museums in Bremen offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example U-Boot-Bunker Valentin, Altes Pumpwerk, Dom-Museum, and Focke-Windkanal.
Which museums in Bremen are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as U-Boot Wilhelm Bauer, Deutsches Auswandererhaus, and Klimahaus Bremerhaven.
Which museums in Bremen are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kunsthalle Bremen, U-Boot-Bunker Valentin, and Deutsches Auswandererhaus. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Bremen?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €25.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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