Police Museum Hamburg

Q: What special exhibitions can visitors see in the museum?

Visitors can witness a recreated guard room of a Hamburg police station from the 1960s. Additionally, in a dedicated separate room they can hear accounts from witnesses and learn about how the police dealt with the significant flood in Hamburg in 1962.

Q: What kind of evidence of the criminal cases is on display?

Some of the tools, murder weapons, and original documents on display are the saw of the woman murderer Honka, the fake Hitler diaries, the original sandbox of the department store blackmailer "Dagobert", and the weapons of the “St. Pauli Killer” Pinzner.

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The Police Museum is part of the Hamburg Police Academy. Begin by gaining a grasp of the city's police history. Step into the role of a real detective as you trace criminal cases. Explore around 200 years of the city's policing history. Gain insight into forensic methods. Study notable criminal cases over the years. Learn ►

Things to do and see - Police Museum Hamburg

Recharge in a large park with a lake and visit the Planetarium

Hamburg Stadtpark

Take a voyage through the depths of the universe

Planetarium Hamburg

Discover Hamburg's history of work and industry

Museum of Work

Enjoy activities like picnicking, barbecuing, frisbee, or slacklining

Hayns Park

See the city's beautiful skyline and enjoy recreational activities

Alster Lakes

Experience the world's largest model railway system

Miniatur Wunderland

Enter one of Germany’s largest art museums

Hamburger Kunsthalle

Stroll through a historic warehouse district filled with canals

Speicherstadt

Take in spectacular views of the city and the Elbe River

Elbphilharmonie

Bike through one of the largest park cemeteries in the world

Ohlsdorf Cemetery

FAQ - Police Museum Hamburg

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What special exhibitions can visitors see in the museum?
Visitors can witness a recreated guard room of a Hamburg police station from the 1960s. Additionally, in a dedicated separate room they can hear accounts from witnesses and learn about how the police dealt with the significant flood in Hamburg in 1962.
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What kind of evidence of the criminal cases is on display?
Some of the tools, murder weapons, and original documents on display are the saw of the woman murderer Honka, the fake Hitler diaries, the original sandbox of the department store blackmailer "Dagobert", and the weapons of the “St. Pauli Killer” Pinzner.