The best museums in Ulm in September 2025

These are the top 10 best museums in Ulm, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

For a complete overview of museums in Ulm, their exhibitions and discount cards & passes, see our overview page with all museums in Ulm.

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

  1. Museum Bread and Art1

    Museum Bread and Art

     Ulm
    The Museum Brot und Kunst – Forum Welternährung in Ulm is a unique knowledge museum that showcases the importance of grain, bread, and culture in human development. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the natural, technical, and social historical aspects of bread production, as well as the symbolism of bread as a metaphor for life in Jewish-Christian thought.
  2. Tiergarten Ulm2

    Tiergarten Ulm

     Ulm
    The Tiergarten Ulm, a zoological facility in the city of Ulm, has a rich history dating back to 1935. It was temporarily closed in 1944, only to be reopened in 1966. This long-standing establishment offers a unique blend of history and wildlife, making it an interesting destination for tourists.
  3. Wiblingen Abbey3

    Wiblingen Abbey

     Ulm
    Wiblingen Abbey, located in Ulm, was once a German Benedictine abbey. Today, the abbey church, which has been converted into a basilica, is one of the preserved structures of the abbey. The abbey was also used as military barracks in the past. This historical site offers a glimpse into the rich history of the region.
  4. Kunsthalle Weishaupt4

    Kunsthalle Weishaupt

     Ulm
    The Kunsthalle Weishaupt in Ulm is a museum that houses a private collection of modern art. This collection is located in Baden-Württemberg, a region known for its rich cultural heritage. The museum was opened in 2007 and is financed by Siegfried Weishaupt, a businessman and patron of the arts. The collection includes over 400 paintings and sculptures, including significant works of modern art from the 1950s and 1960s.
  5. Museum Ulm5

    Museum Ulm

     Ulm
    The Museum Ulm, established in 1924, is a renowned institution in Ulm, Germany, dedicated to art, archaeology, and urban and cultural history. The museum offers a comprehensive insight into the rich history and culture of the region, making it a significant destination for those interested in these fields.
  6. Ulm School of Design6

    Ulm School of Design

     Ulm
  7. Haus der Stadtgeschichte7

    Haus der Stadtgeschichte

     Ulm
    In addition to its role as an archive, the Haus der Stadtgeschichte – Stadtarchiv Ulm is also a cultural institution. Its mission is to raise awareness of the city's history and foster a culture of remembrance. It serves as a central point of contact for research into the city's history and is often referred to as the 'memory of the city'.
  8. Festungsmuseum Fort Oberer Kuhberk (Werk XXXII)8

    Festungsmuseum Fort Oberer Kuhberk (Werk XXXII)

     Ulm
  9. Danube Swabian Central Museum9

    Danube Swabian Central Museum

     Ulm
    The Danube Swabian Central Museum (DZM) in Ulm is a unique institution that provides a comprehensive and scientific representation of the history of the Danube Swabians from the late 17th century to the present. The museum's exhibitions, both permanent and special, delve into the culture and everyday life of this German minority in the multiethnic settlement areas along the middle course of the Danube in the Pannonian Lowlands.
  10. Galerie Sebastianskapelle10

    Galerie Sebastianskapelle

     Ulm

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