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Respekt

An exhibition for ages 14 and up on identity, discrimination and equality, with games, self-reflection modules and spaces for debate.

Now showing18 Jun 2025 – 10 Jan 2027

Nachrichten – News

How news is made and received: news agencies, correspondents, a Hamburg module with local journalists, and how to judge reliability amid disinformation and AI.

Now showing14 Oct – 16 May 2027

Permanent Collections

TRUDE

The giant tunnel boring machine that dug the fourth tube of the Hamburg Elbtunnel, displayed outside the museum.

Permanent collection€9.50

Grafisches Gewerbe

The graphic trades, focusing on letterpress printing, its mechanisation and its decline.

Permanent collection€9.50

New York Hamburger Gummi-Waaren Compagnie

The history of industrial rubber processing, told through the company whose factory buildings house the museum.

Permanent collection€9.50

Dinge und Dokumente – Alltag im Industriezeitalter

A thematic introduction to the museum's subject through a curated ensemble of everyday objects of the industrial age.

Permanent collection€9.50

Visitor Information

How much does Museum der Arbeit cost?

Standard adult admission to Museum der Arbeit is €9.50. Reduced EUR 6.00; groups from 10 people EUR 7.00 each; free under 18. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museum der Arbeit?

Museum der Arbeit is open Monday 10:00 to 21:00 (late opening), Tuesday closed, Wednesday to Friday 10:00 to 17:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:00 to 18:00. Public holidays 10:00 to 18:00, closed on 24 and 25 December, 31 December and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museum der Arbeit?

Museum der Arbeit is located at Wiesendamm 3, 22305 Hamburg, Germany, in the Barmbek area of Hamburg. The nearest station is Barmbek (S1, U3).

What can I see at Museum der Arbeit?

Hamburg's museum of industrial work and everyday life, in a former rubber factory in Barmbek, with the giant tunnel borer TRUDE. Current highlights include Respekt, Nachrichten – News and TRUDE.

Do I need to book Museum der Arbeit in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Museum der Arbeit?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.