Historisches Museum Hannover

The Historisches Museum Hannover is the municipal history museum of Hanover, Lower Saxony, dedicated to the city’s and region’s cultural and social history. It houses archaeological material, historical artifacts and rotating exhibitions that document Hanover’s development.

Exhibition themes typically cover archaeology, urban development, everyday life, industry and the arts, presented through permanent and temporary displays. The museum also holds archive collections and object-based research relevant to Lower Saxony and the city of Hanover.

The museum building and exhibition spaces have evolved through 20th and 21st century museum practice to present both long-term displays and changing special exhibitions. The institution functions as a civic museum for local history, research and education.

The museum sits in central Hanover’s old town area, close to the Leine river and other cultural institutions, and is easily reached by public transport from the city centre.

• Location note: Located in Hanover's historic centre, the museum is within walking distance of other city attractions and public transport.

What to See #

• Permanent collections: Permanent exhibitions present Hanover's urban and regional history from prehistory to the 20th century, including archaeological finds and period displays.
• Special exhibitions: Temporary exhibition galleries host rotating displays on cultural history, social topics and special loans from regional and national collections.