Speicherstadtmuseum

Discover Hamburg's World Heritage! - In the authentic setting of a storage block from 1888, you can still experience the original atmosphere of the world's unique storage city, which was declared a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2015.

Grieps, rubber bales, coffee sacks and sugar clappers...Typical tools and imported goods are shown, which illustrate the work of the quarter people (warehouse keepers). From the weighing and sampling of the goods to their refinement by sorting machines and manual sorting, it becomes clear how high-quality imported goods such as coffee, cocoa, tobacco or rubber were stored in the past. Children also have fun here because they can touch many things and can explore the museum on their own with a rally.

The themes of the Speicherstadtmuseum are trade and building history

Further central topics are the tea and coffee trade as well as the history of the Speicherstadt, which is presented with numerous historical photos and plans. In addition, the almost extinct trade of the Ewer leaders, who used to transport the goods to the storehouses by barges, is remembered.

Discover the Speicherstadt with Children: On the Trail of Klaus Störtebeker and the Warehouse Workers

Where did the infamous pirate Klaus Störtebeker hide his treasure? What happens in the Speicherstadt during low tide, high tide, and storm surges? And how did the warehouse workers (Quartiersleute) operate on the old storage floors? On this exciting tour through the Speicherstadt, children aged 6 to 12 embark on an adventure and learn in a playful way how the Speicherstadt worked in the past. From tasting cocoa beans to their very own treasure hunt – this tour offers both adventure and knowledge.

Every Sunday at 10:30 AM and Wednesday at 1:00 PM during the nationwide school holidays. Additional dates are available upon high demand. For more information click here.