Museum of Electricity

Electrum is a museum of electricity in Hamburg dedicated to the history of the development and use of electric current. The expositions of the museum cover all periods of electrification - from the very first generator sets to modern electrical appliances.

The history of the museum began with the collection of the Hamburg Electric Plant, created in 1920. Today, the museum collection consists of 6000 exhibits and continues to be replenished. Electrum exhibits such interesting exhibits as the first steam generators, the first DC motors and the first electric motor for port cranes. Also, visitors can see early models of radios, TVs, computers and their modern models. The museum is open every Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00, admission is free.