This regional museum showcases the development of North Germany as a cultural and economic national powerhouse. The integration of fishing as an economic factor and shipping as a vital tool for development are highlighted.#13;#10;#13;#10;

This regional history museum highlights the growth of the city from the ninth century to current times. One of the more interesting exhibits is on the rise of Hamburg as a shipping powerhouse between the mid 17th and mid 19th centuries. The museum houses a very acceptable café-cum-wine bar with courtyard, through which the Special Exhibition can be reached. Recent exhibitions have included "History of Landscape Gardening, the extremely popular "Hamburg Sound," and "Glass Culture from Northern Germany."

This interesting ethnological museum houses a range of exhibits that highlight the growth and development of cultures across the globe. It provides an intriguing look at the formation and evolution of various groups and cultures. TRANSPORTATION: U1 Hallerstrasse #13;#10;

This naval museum houses several historic sailing vessels as well as memorabilia from the marine and shipping industries of the region's past. The museum sits in the port and offers sweeping views and walking tours of the Elbe. The museum offers an interesting look at the men and machinery that made German shipping a world power.

Built in 1879, this popular museum contains life-size wax figures of famous people ranging from Napoleon to Elvis Presley.#13;#10;#13;#10;