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Museum · Nuremberg · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg

Germanisches Nationalmuseum is a museum in Nuremberg, Bavaria. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. 33 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 960 m you'll find a public toilet, a bench, a water point and a bike pump.

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The story

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Audio tour · Germanisches Nationalmuseum

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You're standing on Kartäusergasse in Nuremberg, at the entrance to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum. It's the largest museum of cultural history in Germany. First, take a look around you. The Israeli sculptor Dani Karavan turned this street into the Way of Human Rights. The white columns carry articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. A fitting welcome to a museum that says it's guided by respect for all cultures.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Tu-Su, PH 10:00-18:00; We 10:00-21:00; Mo off
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible
Visitors
405,799 a year

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Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg: Germany's largest museum of cultural history

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is the largest museum of cultural history in the country. Here you can see work by Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach and Rembrandt. Well-known pieces include the Gouden Hoed from the bronstijd and the Erdapfel, the oldest globe in the world. The museum holds 1.3 million objects, of which around 25,000 are on display. You will find it in Nuremberg in Beieren, at Kartäusergasse 1, in the south of the old town centre. The Artikel der Menschenrechte memorial is 100 metres away, and St. Lorenz is 384 metres away.

The history of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum

The monastery at the heart of the museum was dissolved in 1525, and the building fell into serious disrepair afterwards. In 1852, the museum was founded by Hans von und zu Aufseß with the aim of collecting everything about art and culture from the whole region where the language is spoken. In 1857, the museum received the remains of the monastery. The word "national" was only added to the name in 1871, when the imperial state was founded. The museum later grew with new wings. After the bombing of Nuremberg, new buildings were added. In this way, the museum has grown step by step, from a neglected monastery into the museum it is today.

Opening hours, tickets and accessibility of the museum

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 18:00, including public holidays. On Wednesday it stays open until 21:00. The museum is closed on Monday. Entry is paid, so you will need a ticket. For up-to-date information, check gnm.de, the official website. The museum is accessible by wheelchair, and there is also a wheelchair-accessible public toilet inside.

Toilet, drinking water and benches near the Germanisches Nationalmuseum

The nearest public toilet to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum is 26 metres away, at Kartäusergasse. It is free to use, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table. There are 21 public toilets within 500 metres. If you want to sit down for a while, the nearest bench is 78 metres away, at Kornmarkt, and there are 150 benches within 500 metres. For drinking water near the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, head to the water tap at Hallplatz, 173 metres away. This tap is always open and wheelchair accessible. There are 6 water taps within 500 metres.

Walks and more to see nearby

The old town of Nuremberg has more places to visit if you want to keep walking after your visit. The Frauenkirche is 687 metres away and St. Sebald Church is 803 metres away. The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is a museum 1,022 metres away, so you can go inside there too. The Imperial Castle is 1,114 metres away and is the furthest point on this list. There is an audio story for the Imperial Castle. There is also a 2-minute audio story about the Germanisches Nationalmuseum itself. You can listen to it in the Outdoor Pitstop app, on the spot. That way you can hear about the museum while you stand in front of it.

Facilities near Germanisches Nationalmuseum

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 33 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Imperial Castle
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Imperial Castle · 1.1 km

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Albrecht Dürer's House
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Albrecht Dürer's House · 1 km

Frauenkirche
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Frauenkirche · 690 m

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St. Lawrence Church
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St. Lawrence Church · 380 m

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St. Sebald Church
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St. Sebald Church · 800 m

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Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of the Germanisches Nationalmuseum?

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is open from Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 10:00 to 18:00. On Wednesday it stays open until 21:00, and on Monday the museum is closed.

Where is the German National Museum?

The Germanisches Nationalmuseum is located at Kartäusergasse 1, 90402 in Nuremberg. It lies in the south of the old town centre, alongside the medieval city wall.

What can you see at the Germanisches Nationalmuseum?

You can see works by Albrecht Dürer, Lucas Cranach and Rembrandt, and the Erdapfel from around 1492, the oldest globe in the world. Around 25,000 of its objects are on display.

Is there a toilet near the Germanisches Nationalmuseum?

Yes, the nearest public toilet is 26 metres from the museum, at Kartäusergasse. It is free, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table.

Where can I find drinking water near the Germanisches Nationalmuseum?

The nearest water tap is 173 metres from the museum, at Hallplatz. It is always open and wheelchair accessible.

Is the Germanisches Nationalmuseum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum is wheelchair accessible. There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet inside.

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