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German Emigration Center Bremerhaven Entry Ticket

Hamburg, GermanyAbout 3 hours on siteGuided in English

Follow the journey of Europe's emigrants from the quayside to the New World at Bremerhaven's award-winning museum. An easy day trip by train from Hamburg.

About 3 hours on siteExplore at your own pace
Individual entryKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Personal stories of real emigrants
  • Reconstructed ship decks and waiting halls
  • The arrival hall at Ellis Island
  • Exhibits on immigration to Germany
  • Bremerhaven's harbour waterfront

Full description

Between the 1830s and the 1970s, millions of people sailed from Bremerhaven to start new lives overseas. The German Emigration Center tells their stories on the very quay where many of them boarded, with reconstructed ship decks, waiting halls and the arrival hall at Ellis Island.

Visitors receive a boarding pass with the name of a real emigrant and follow that person’s journey through the exhibition. A second section looks at people who came to Germany. Bremerhaven is about two hours from Hamburg by train, usually with a change in Bremen.

Itinerary

  1. Arrive in Bremerhaven

    Travel by train from Hamburg and walk to the Havenwelten waterfront.

  2. Museum visit

    Follow your emigrant's journey through the exhibition at your own pace.

Included

  • Entry ticket to the German Emigration Center

Not included

  • Train travel to and from Bremerhaven
  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour

Meeting point

German Emigration Center, Columbusstraße 65, Bremerhaven; show your ticket at the entrance.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Allow at least two to three hours for the museum.
  • Opening hours change with the season; check before you travel.
  • Rail times from Hamburg vary; we can suggest connections when you enquire.

Frequently asked questions

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The personal stories and reconstructed sets work well for older children.

Can I research my own family?

The museum has a family research area; ask on arrival about availability.

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