Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nuremberg, Germany

The museum is one of Germany’s most significant museums dedicated to the art, culture, and history of the German-speaking world.

Germanisches Nationalmuseum: Kartäusergasse 1, 90402 Nürnberg, Germany
Date Picture Taken: May, 2024

The museum is in the Old Town Nürnberg.

Now known as the Erdapfel (Earth Apple), this globe was created by the German cartographer Martin Behaim between 1492 and 1493. It is considered the oldest surviving terrestrial globe in the world.

The globe was made just before Christopher Columbus’ first voyage, which means it does not show the Americas. Instead, it depicts Europe, Asia, and Africa based on the knowledge available at the time.

The museum features artifacts and exhibits related to Martin Luther and the Protestant Reformation. This includes items such as early printed editions of Luther’s writings, memorabilia from the Reformation period, and artworks depicting Luther and his influence.

The museum has a significant collection of Dürer’s works.

Germanisches Nationalmuseum in Nuremberg houses a vast collection that includes not only art and cultural artifacts but also significant archaeological finds. These artifacts cover various periods of German history, offering insights into ancient civilizations, medieval life, and more.

The Stone Age

The Neolithic Age

The model house

Bronze Age

Middle to Late Bronze Age

The Hallstattzeit Period: Early Iron Age

Roman Civilian Architecture

The Migration Period

The Merovingian Period

The Franks in the Merovingian Period

The museum also has a rich collection of medieval religious objects. These include sculptures, altarpieces, liturgical vessels, manuscripts, and other devotional items that reflect the religious practices and artistic achievements of the Middle Ages in Germany.

Late Classical Roots: Egypt

The Town and its Burghers

Medieval Period

Knights and Nobles

Church and Clergy