Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Nuremberg, Germany
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Museum Address
Kartäusergasse 1, 90402 Nuremberg, Germany
Nuremberg, Germany
Ticket Prices
€10 (free Wed after 17:30)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
The Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg was founded in 1852 by Hans Freiherr von und zu Aufseß and is Germany's largest museum of cultural history. The collection exceeds 1.3 million objects, with roughly 25,000 on display at any time, spanning from prehistoric artifacts through the present day.
The fine arts holdings include major works by Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach, and other German Renaissance masters. Among the museum's most celebrated objects is Martin Behaim's 1492 Erdapfel, the oldest surviving terrestrial globe, made just before Columbus returned from his first voyage. Scientific instruments, armor, musical instruments, and textiles fill out a collection that aims to document the entire scope of Germanic cultural history.
Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg in Nuremberg, Germany houses 2 masterpieces in our database, including works by Albrecht Dürer and Lucas Cranach the Elder. Notable works include Johannes Reuss and Portrait of Barbara.
Famous Works at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Browse 2 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg
Germany's largest museum of cultural history, covering German-speaking peoples from prehistory to present. Art, crafts, scientific instruments, musical instruments, textiles, armor. Founded 1852.
Free on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-8:30pm. Otherwise €10 adult, €6 reduced. The Nürnberg Card includes admission plus transit.
At least 3 hours, ideally 4. With 1.3 million objects and 25,000 on display, you can't see everything. Focus on highlights: Dürer, the globe, the pocket watch, musical instruments.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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