Museums in Schleswig-Holstein
Between the North Sea and the Baltic, Viking, maritime and state museums tell of trade, seafaring and border history.
Schleswig-Holstein Museum Guide
Our guide lists 103 museums in Schleswig-Holstein across 61 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Lübeck (15), Kiel (9), and Flensburg (8).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (21%), History & Cultural History (17%), and Art & Design (16%) – 11 of our 12 categories are represented.
26 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
22 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 67 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 museums in Schleswig-Holstein
The best-known museums in Schleswig-Holstein
Schloss GlücksburgCastles & Palaces · Glücksburg
Marine-Ehrenmal LaboeMemorial · Laboe
Eutiner SchlossCastles & Palaces · Eutin
Europäisches HansemuseumHistory · Lübeck
Wikinger-Museum HaithabuArchaeology · Busdorf
Danevirke MuseumArchaeology · Dannewerk
KOLK 17 Figurentheater & MuseumSpecial · Lübeck
Museum Kunst der WestküsteArt · Alkersum
Museumsquartier St. AnnenArt · Lübeck
KatharinenkircheHistory · Lübeck
Museums in Schleswig-Holstein with free admission
BuddenbrookhausPeople · Lübeck
Schifffahrtsmuseum FischhalleHistory · Kiel
Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule LübeckPeople · Lübeck
Bismarck-Museum FriedrichsruhHistory · Aumühle
Industriemuseum Howaldtsche MetallgießereiTechnology · Kiel
Museumshafen FlensburgTechnology · Flensburg
Öömrang HüsRegional · Nebel
Stadtmuseum Warleberger HofHistory · Kiel
Willy-Brandt-Haus LübeckPeople · Lübeck
Bahnhof KleinkummerfeldTechnology · Groß Kummerfeld
Museums in Schleswig-Holstein with programs for families
- Schloss GlücksburgCastles & Palaces · Glücksburg
- Eutiner SchlossCastles & Palaces · Eutin
- Europäisches HansemuseumHistory · Lübeck
- Wikinger-Museum HaithabuArchaeology · Busdorf
- Danevirke MuseumArchaeology · Dannewerk
- KOLK 17 Figurentheater & MuseumSpecial · Lübeck
- Museum Kunst der WestküsteArt · Alkersum
- Museumsquartier St. AnnenArt · Lübeck
- KatharinenkircheHistory · Lübeck
Kunsthalle zu KielArt · Kiel
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Schleswig-Holstein
- Eutiner SchlossCastles & Palaces · Eutin
- KOLK 17 Figurentheater & MuseumSpecial · Lübeck
- Schifffahrtsmuseum FischhalleHistory · Kiel
Nolde Museum SeebüllArt · Neukirchen
Ostholstein-Museum EutinArt · Eutin
Dithmarscher LandesmuseumRegional · Meldorf
Industriemuseum KupfermühleTechnology · Harrislee
Nordfriesland Museum HusumRegional · Husum
Robbe & Berking Yachting Heritage CentreTechnology · Flensburg
Computermuseum der HAW KielTechnology · Kiel
Museums in Schleswig-Holstein with the highest published visitor numbers
Current special exhibitions at museums in Schleswig-Holstein
- Im Spiegel der Antike – Glanzstücke der Antikensammlung Kiel im Schloss EutinEutiner Schloss · Eutin · until November 1, 2026
- Let’s play Mittelalter. Wie Games Geschichte erzählenEuropäisches Hansemuseum · Lübeck · until October 31, 2027
- Art. Science. FictionMuseum Kunst der Westküste · Alkersum · until January 10, 2027
- Moderne trifft Küste – Künstlerische Aufbrüche im NordenMuseum Kunst der Westküste · Alkersum · until January 10, 2027
- Neue Blicke – Gegenwartskunst aus der Sammlung Kunst der WestküsteMuseum Kunst der Westküste · Alkersum · until September 12, 2027
- Die Danziger Paramente im DialogMuseumsquartier St. Annen · Lübeck · until March 31, 2028
- Dimensionen der Freiheit. Carl-Henning Pedersen und Else AlfeltMuseumsquartier St. Annen · Lübeck · until October 25, 2026
- Benedikte Bjerre. The BirdsMuseumsquartier St. Annen · Lübeck · until October 25, 2026
- Family Affairs. 125 Jahre „Buddenbrooks“Museumsquartier St. Annen · Lübeck · until June 6, 2027
- Zwischen Sammlung und Sanierung – Die Kunsthalle zu Kiel zu Gast im LandeshausKunsthalle zu Kiel · Kiel · until November 29, 2026
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Schleswig-Holstein?
Our directory currently lists 103 museums in Schleswig-Holstein across 61 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Schleswig-Holstein?
Some of the best known are Schloss Glücksburg, Marine-Ehrenmal Laboe, Eutiner Schloss, Europäisches Hansemuseum, and Wikinger-Museum Haithabu.
Which museums in Schleswig-Holstein offer free admission?
26 museums are free to visit – for example Buddenbrookhaus, Schifffahrtsmuseum Fischhalle, Brahms-Institut an der Musikhochschule Lübeck, and Bismarck-Museum Friedrichsruh.
Which museums in Schleswig-Holstein are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 25 are open, such as Schloss Glücksburg, Marine-Ehrenmal Laboe, and Europäisches Hansemuseum.
Which museums in Schleswig-Holstein are wheelchair accessible?
22 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Eutiner Schloss, KOLK 17 Figurentheater & Museum, and Schifffahrtsmuseum Fischhalle. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Schleswig-Holstein?
A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €16. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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