The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is the largest museum of cultural history within the German-speaking region and one of the most outstanding museums in the world. A voyage of discovery through modern German art and culture awaits you, from pre- and ancient history up until the present.

Founded in 1852, it houses a large collection of items relating to German culture and art extending from prehistoric times through to the present day. With current holdings of about 1.2 million objects, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum is Germany’s largest museum of cultural history.

Formerly the Germanisches Museum, it was founded by a group of individuals led by the Franconian baron, Hans von und zu Aufsess, whose goal was to assemble a “well-ordered compendium of all available source material for German history, literature and art”.

The buildings incorporate the remaining structures of the former Nuremberg Charterhouse, dissolved in 1525 and used for a variety of secular purposes until in 1857 what was left of the premises, by then badly dilapidated, was given to the Museum.

The museum offers an extensive overview of German history, culture, and art. It has as an extensive archive and library, which contains bells, coins, and medals as well as half a million books on the history of European art and culture.

Opening times:
Tues. – Sun.       10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed.                     10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Address:
Kartäusergasse 1
90402 Nürnberg
Germany
Telephone: +49 911 13 31-238
Fax: +49 911 13 31-318

Internet:
erwachsene@kpz-nuernberg.de
http://www.gnm.de/