The building was constructed as a fish auction hall in 1910 and operated as such until 1948.
The museum bridge houses the 'Bussard', a former steam-powered buoy tender built in 1906 that remains operational.
The collection includes the 'Kiel', a fireboat launched in 1928, representing significant maritime technical heritage.
The museum serves as an anchor point for local history regarding the Imperial Navy's presence in Kiel.
The site is located at the 'Wall', which was part of the original fortifications of the medieval city of Kiel.
The Kiel Maritime Museum is housed in the historic Fish Auction Hall (Fischhalle), a red-brick building constructed in 1910. The museum documents the seafaring history of Kiel, focusing on commercial shipping, naval development, and the city's role in the Kiel Canal. The museum bridge outside features several historic museum vessels, including the fire-fighting boat Kiel and the buoy tender Bussard, which can be viewed from the pier. The exhibits showcase model ships, maritime navigational equipment, and historical photographs documenting the transformation of the harbor. The site serves as a link between the city center and the Kiel Fjord. It highlights the evolution of the fishing industry that originally utilized this building for daily auctions.
From the water's edge at the Museum Bridge, capturing the historic red-brick Fish Hall with the vintage masts of the museum ships in the foreground.
Walk the entire length of the Museum Bridge to get closer to the docked heritage vessels.
Check the museum's website to see if any of the ships are scheduled for public excursions or events during your visit.
Combine your visit with a walk along the Kiel Fjord waterfront promenade.
Do not attempt to board the docked ships without verifying if they are currently open to the public, as some are only accessible during special maritime events.
Closed on Mondays.
