Übersee-Museum Bremen - Ethnology, Trade and Natural History

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The Übersee-Museum, where visitors experience the fascination of distant continents.

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The diversity of the world under one roof: the Übersee-Museum presents the cultural and natural areas of our planet on over 10,000 square metres.

The visit takes you from Asia with its legendary Silk Road to the African savannah and the Americas. Current topics such as climate change and migration are explored in the permanent exhibition "Experience what moves the world". Many museum treasures from the collection are waiting to be explored in the "Übermaxx" showcase.
In the "Searching for Traces" exhibition, the museum takes a critical look at its colonial past. The new permanent Oceania exhibition on life and cultures in the Pacific region will be open until autumn 2024. Unique cultural-historical exhibits, masterful animal dioramas, real plants and numerous hands-on stations invite young and old to marvel!

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A Journey through the World

The world tour begins in Asia. The continent of contrasts is presented as just that: Vibrant mega-cities such as Shanghai are shown alongside the spiritual tranquillity and tradition of the continent.

The journey continues towards Africa. In addition to life in the vibrant metropolis of Nairobi, the fascinating animal world and Africa's wealth of raw materials are also presented. The exhibition picks up on the diverse history of the continent and shows works by contemporary African artists.

Finally, you can discover the diversity of the Americas. Visitors will come across a large pre-Columbian gold treasure, see a richly laid Thanksgiving table and encounter a life-size bison. In short films, people from North and South America tell their life stories, which are closely linked to immigration, religion, politics and world trade.
The permanent exhibition Oceania is currently being remodelled and is not accessible during the construction phase. As part of the Übersee-Museum's concept for the future, an innovative permanent exhibition on life and cultures in the Pacific region is being created.
The exhibition will open in autumn 2024 with new stories!

Animals and Plants from all over the World

Nature enthusiasts will get their money's worth, especially in the Asian rainforest. Visitors young and old can explore the animals and plants hiding between the thickets and in the treetops at night on two levels.

The nature experience runs through the entire building to the first and second floors, where you can marvel at the flora and fauna of Africa and America. In the Africa exhibition, you can see native animals from the East and South African savannah in masterful large animal dioramas.

Zebra Figuren im Übersee Museum in der Savanne.

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Events and Accompanying Programme

Every month, the museum organises events such as lectures, workshops, guided tours and knowledge trips for children. The free Maki Children's Club organises exclusive events for young visitors. Celebrations at the museum - whether private parties, company celebrations or organised children's birthday parties - are also possible!

An overview of upcoming events and the programme accompanying the current special exhibition can be found on the Übersee-Museum website.

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Free WiFi

The Übersee-Museum has free Wi-Fi that visitors can use during opening hours.

Online Offers

It is also possible to experience the museum online - with offers ranging from a media guide and digital rallies to an interactive coral reef. You can find an overview of all online offers on the Übersee-Museum website.

Zwei Frauen stehen mit einem Tablet vor Ausstellungsstücken.

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