The best museums in Augsburg in September 2025

These are the top 20 best museums in Augsburg, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Augsburg? These are the best ones:

  1. Mozarthaus Augsburg1

    Mozarthaus Augsburg

     Augsburg
    The Leopold Mozart House Augsburg is a museum that holds significant historical value. It is situated in a 17th-century craftsman's house where Leopold Mozart, the father of the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, was born in 1719. This location provides a unique insight into the early life and environment of the Mozart family.
  2. Schaezlerpalais2

    Schaezlerpalais

     Augsburg
    The Schaezlerpalais in Augsburg is a significant location for art enthusiasts as it houses both city and state art collections. This provides visitors with a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of artworks under one roof. The collections include various periods and styles, offering a comprehensive overview of the art history.
  3. Armory house3

    Armory house

     Augsburg
    The Armory, locally known as Das Zeughaus, is a significant historical building located in the old town of Augsburg. It was constructed between the years 1602 and 1607 by the renowned architect Elias Holl. This period piece of architecture offers a glimpse into the city's rich history and is a notable landmark in Augsburg.
  4. Augsburg Puppet Chest4

    Augsburg Puppet Chest

     Augsburg
    The Augsburger Puppenkiste is a renowned puppet theatre located in the German city of Augsburg. It gained nationwide fame in 1953 when its performances started being filmed and broadcasted on television. This historical theatre has been a significant part of German culture and continues to be a popular attraction for visitors.
  5. Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia5

    Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia

     Augsburg
    The Jewish Museum Augsburg Swabia documents the culture and history of the Jews in Augsburg and Swabia from the Middle Ages to the present. The permanent exhibition, opened in November 2006, presents Jewish history as a dynamic interplay of settlement and expulsion, and of self-assertion and adaptation. It highlights the relationship between the Jewish minority and the Christian majority, emphasizing Jewish history as an integral part of the broader Augsburg and Swabian history.
  6. Maximilian Museum6

    Maximilian Museum

     Augsburg
    The Maximilian Museum, also known as Maximilianmuseum, holds the distinction of being the oldest museum in Augsburg. It was inaugurated in the year 1854 and since then, it has been dedicated to tracing the city's history from the Middle Ages up until 1805. This museum provides a comprehensive overview of the city's rich and diverse history, making it an interesting visit for those interested in learning about Augsburg's past.
  7. Augsburg Zoo7

    Augsburg Zoo

     Augsburg
    Augsburg Zoo, situated in the city of Augsburg in Bavaria, Germany, is one of the country's largest zoos, attracting over 600,000 visitors each year. This makes it a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering a wide range of animals and exhibits to explore.
  8. Botanical Garden Augsburg8

    Botanical Garden Augsburg

     Augsburg
    The Botanische Garten Augsburg is home to an impressive variety of plant species. It hosts over a million species of Alliaceae, a family of plants that includes onions, garlic, and leeks, among others. In addition, the garden features about 3100 species and varieties of different plants. This diversity makes the garden a fascinating place for botany enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
  9. S-Planetarium and Nature Museum9

    S-Planetarium and Nature Museum

     Augsburg
    The Naturmuseum Augsburg, located in the "Augusta Arcaden" in the northern old town, is operated by the city of Augsburg. This location is easily accessible and is situated in a historical part of the city, making it a convenient and interesting destination for tourists.
  10. Augsburg Eiskanal10

    Augsburg Eiskanal

     Augsburg
    The Augsburger Eiskanal, located in the Spickel district of Augsburg, is a significant historical site. It was constructed for the canoe slalom competitions of the 1972 Summer Olympics, making it the oldest artificially built canoe slalom course in the world. This unique feature adds to its appeal for tourists interested in sports history or canoeing.
  11. Swabian Crafts Museum11

    Swabian Crafts Museum

     Augsburg
    The Swabian Crafts Museum in Augsburg is a unique institution that offers a glimpse into the past. Operated by the Chamber of Crafts for Swabia, the museum showcases meticulously recreated workshops of old craft professions. Visitors can explore the intricacies of these professions and gain a deeper understanding of the region's rich craft history.
  12. St. Afra Diocesan Museum12

    St. Afra Diocesan Museum

     Augsburg
    The St. Afra Diocesan Museum is the central museum of the Augsburg Diocese. It is conveniently located in the Augsburg Cathedral quarter, directly behind the cathedral. This strategic location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the cathedral and looking to explore the rich history and art of the diocese.
  13. MAN Museum13

    MAN Museum

     Augsburg
    The MAN Museum offers an extensive 1,800 m² exhibition that primarily focuses on the history and technical advancements of the corporate group, which was established in 1840. Visitors can explore the evolution of the group's technology and understand its impact on the industry.
  14. Fuggereimuseum14

    Fuggereimuseum

     Augsburg
    The Fuggereimuseum houses a permanent exhibition that showcases the history of the Fuggerei. Additionally, it features a historical museum apartment that provides a glimpse into life in the Fuggerei during the early 19th century. There is also a modern show apartment that offers a look at contemporary living in the Fuggerei.
  15. Forstmuseum Waldpavillon15

    Forstmuseum Waldpavillon

     Augsburg
    The Forstmuseum Waldpavillon is a museum dedicated to the functions and tasks of the Augsburg city forest. It is operated by the city forestry administration of Augsburg and is situated in the Hochfeld district. The museum is easily accessible and is located near the parking lot of the Bezirkssportanlage Süd on Ilsungstraße, not far from the Siebentischanlagen and the Zoological Garden.
  16. German Ice Hockey Hall of Fame16

    German Ice Hockey Hall of Fame

     Augsburg
    The Ice Hockey Museum in Augsburg, also known as the Eishockeymuseum Hall of Fame Deutschland e.V., was a place where visitors could explore various exhibits of famous ice hockey players until 2014. The museum also runs the Hall of Fame Germany, which includes players, referees, coaches, officials, and journalists who have made significant contributions to the sport of ice hockey.
  17. Feuerwehrmuseum Augsburg17

    Feuerwehrmuseum Augsburg

     Augsburg
    The Augsburg Fire Department is an integral part of the city's safety infrastructure. It is organized under the Office for Fire and Disaster Protection of the city of Augsburg. The department comprises the professional fire brigade, which operates two stations within the city, and eight volunteer fire brigades from various districts. Additionally, there are seven company fire brigades that contribute to the city's safety.
  18. Textil- und Industriemuseum18

    Textil- und Industriemuseum

     Augsburg
    The Augsburg Textile and Industry Museum, also known as tim, is situated in the city of Augsburg, in the south-west of Bavaria, Germany. The museum is housed in the Augsburger Kammgarnspinnerei, a former worsted spinning mill. This location adds a unique historical context to the museum, as it was once a thriving center of the textile industry.
  19. LETTL-Museum for surreal Art, Augsburg19

    LETTL-Museum for surreal Art, Augsburg

     Augsburg
    The Lettl Museum for Surreal Art, located in Augsburg, is an art museum that showcases the works of the painter Wolfgang Lettl. The museum was opened in 2019 and is situated in the city district of Augsburg-Innenstadt, St. Ulrich–Dom, between Königsplatz and Augsburger Zeughaus. Before the premises were converted into a museum, it was a furniture store.
  20. Mazda Classic Museum Frey20

    Mazda Classic Museum Frey

     Augsburg
    The Mazda Museum Augsburg, officially known as Mazda Classic - Automobil Museum Frey, is a privately run automobile museum located in Augsburg. The museum is unique in its exclusive display of vehicles from the Japanese brand Mazda, making it a special destination for car enthusiasts and fans of the Mazda brand.

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