Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the German National Museum in Nuremberg | Official Tickets

If you want to gain an in-depth understanding of German culture, be sure to book a ticket to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the German National Museum in Nuremberg. It houses more than a million artifacts!

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Admission to the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, the German National Museum in Nuremberg

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible. Accessible toilets. Free wheelchair loan service available. An accompanying person is required. Provides signage for wayfinding and orientation. Information in accessible formats. Audible security and alarm system. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf. Security system and visual alarm. Information in easy-to-read format. Signage with easily recognisable pictograms. Security system and visual and audible alarm.

Sustainability

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Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

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Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg's German National Museum

Founded in 1852 by Baron Hans von und zu Aufseß, the Germanisches Nationalmuseum (GNM) in Nuremberg is the most important museum of German-speaking culture, encompassing Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, and large parts of Switzerland. You'll discover more than 600,000 years of cultural history right in the heart of Nuremberg!

The museum is located in a spacious complex comprising a former 14th-century Carthusian monastery and modern glass-and-steel pavilions designed in the 20th century by architect Sep Ruf.

Today, the museum's permanent collection houses more than 1.3 million objects. During your visit, you'll see masterpieces ranging from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque, and the Enlightenment to the most modern design, including iconic artists such as Dürer, Rembrandt, and Hannah Höch.

Masterpieces

With your ticket to the GNM in Nuremberg, you can admire the following masterpieces at your leisure:

The Golden Hat of Berlin (10th century B.C.): a ceremonial object made of gold leaf featuring astronomical motifs
The Ravenna Eagle Brooch (5th century A.D.): a Gothic goldsmith’s piece from the era of the Great Migrations
The Golden Codex of Echternach (11th century): an illuminated manuscript with a cover of gold and gemstones
Martin Behaim's Erdapfel (1492): the oldest surviving spherical globe in the world
Portrait of Michael Wolgemut (1516): a masterful portrait by Albrecht Dürer

Room Distribution

The permanent exhibition of the GNM is distributed into several levels:

Level 0 & Ground Floor

Prehistory and Protohistory: you'll see Paleolithic tools, Celtic and Germanic artifacts, and prehistoric weapons
Early and High Middle Ages: galleries featuring sacred art, reliquaries, and Romanesque and early Gothic gold and silverwork
Late Middle Ages and Carthusian Monastery: you'll see wooden sculptures, altarpieces, and other works of art, and you’ll be able to visit the medieval cloister and the monks’ former cells
Everyday Life until 1700: galleries featuring furniture, tableware, household items, and Renaissance urban life
Weapons and Hunting: displays complete suits of armor, swords, crossbows, and equestrian items
Historical Toys: features dollhouses from the 17th and 18th centuries

Level 1

Renaissance, Baroque, and Illustration period: you'll see masterpieces of painting (Dürer, Cranach, Rembrandt, and others), decorative arts, and Baroque altarpieces
Scientific instruments: the collection includes astrolabes, quadrants, and historic microscopes
Medicine and trades: it houses medieval medical cabinets and guild tools

Level 2

20th-century art and culture: you can admire Expressionist paintings, Bauhaus design, and contemporary art.
Popular culture: the museum displays regional costumes, folk art, and traditional rooms.

Level 3

This level is dedicated to 19th-century art: paintings from the Romantic, Biedermeier, and German Realist periods.

Museum Map

At the following link, you can see the map of the GNM museum in Nuremberg.