
Museum01619906…b5d0Place of Remembrance
Friedhofsmuseum Hannover
Unveiling Cemetery Culture in Hannover
Counts toward these achievements:
Hannover: First Steps10 pts
Hannover: Explorer25 pts
Hannover: Insider50 pts
Opened in 2006, the Cemetery Museum Hannover, located at the Seelhorst Cemetery, explores cemetery and burial culture. The exhibition covers topics such as cemetery planning, grave design, and funeral ceremonies. The museum also hosts cultural events like readings and art exhibitions.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 2006
- Opening Hours
- Nov 13-19 Su 10:00-16:00; Nov 20-26 Su 10:00-16:00
- Website
- hannover.de/Kultur-Freizeit/Museen-Ausstellungen/Museumsführer/Museen-von-A-bis-Z/Friedhofsmuseum-Hannover
Guided Story
You're standing at the Cemetery Museum Hannover, established in 2006 at the Seelhorst Cemetery. This museum is dedicated to the rich culture of cemeteries and burials. The exhibition takes you through fascinating topics like cemetery planning, grave design, and funeral ceremonies. You'll also find insightful information about earth and cremation burials. Take a look around, and you'll see this museum isn't just about remembrance; it also hosts cultural events like readings and art exhibitions. Just 13 meters to the west, you'll notice the large chapel, part of this historic cemetery. You might feel the tranquility and respect that this place emanates.
Location
Nearby

Große Kapelle
14 m away

Kind mit Vogel
143 m away

Rübezahlbrunnen
468 m away

Gedenkstätte für die am 6.4.1945 erschossenen Kriegshäftlinge
446 m away

Gedenkstele für die Opfer beider Weltkriege
478 m away

Gnadenkirche zum Heiligen Kreuz
679 m away

Brunnentreff
666 m away

St. Eugenius
746 m away
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