The council master builder Hinrich Helmstede built the Holstentor (Holsten gate) from 1464 to 1478. It once was part of the town fortifications and is the emblem of the town today. At present, records of the town history are shown. In future, there will be an exhibition on Lübeck as a place of long-distance commerce and as a centre of the arts trade. In addition, medieval banquet customs and the important role of seafaring in Lübeck will also be picked up as a topic.

thematic focus: National history,  Regional history/ Town history

Adults 5,- €
Reduced 2,50 €
Children and adolescents (6-18 years) 2,- €
Free admission for children under 6 years
6,-/9,- € family ticket
4,- € per person in a group with 12 or more people

The museum offers guided tours for adults, children and adolescents on different topics.

Post cards and creativity cut-out sheets on sale
Museum shop

Publications on the history of the gate
Publications that explain exhibits
Worksheets for pupils

The museum is situated in the close vicinity of the train station

There are no parking facilities

Multi-storey car parks in the centre of the town and on the edge of the town island