MEERESMUSEUM - Tips for guests and frequently asked questions
Are you planning a visit to the MEERESMUSEUM? We have compiled an overview of the most important information for your visit to the museum in Stralsund's old town.
You can find an overview of admission prices, opening hours and directions here.
In order to make your visit to the museum a pleasant experience, we ask our guests to show consideration for one another.
We look forward to welcoming you and your family. In 2025, the MEERESMUSEUM was awarded the quality seal “Family Holidays MV – Tested Quality”. It pays special attention to the needs of families with children.
Here is some information to help you plan your visit:
A visit with children of baby age
- Nursing and diaper-changing facilities are available.
- Emergency items (e.g., wet wipes) can be obtained upon request at the information desk.
A visit with toddlers
- Bringing bike trailers, wagons, or other bulky strollers into the exhibitions and aquariums is unfortunately not permitted. Please use our stroller parking areas inside the building (foyer/entrance area).
- Educational information for your children can be found on display panels and signage throughout the exhibition. Many of our exhibits are at child-friendly height. Some exhibits may be touched and handled; these are clearly indicated.
A visit with (pre-)school-aged children
- The “Marli” guidance system, led by the museum’s mascot turtle, accompanies children and their guardians through the tour.
- Free activity trails encourage searching, learning, and playing.
- Child-friendly interactive stations (both analog and digital) are located throughout the exhibition area.
- Take advantage of our additional offerings, such as family tours, workshops, and other educational programs.
A visit with with older guests
- Seating is available throughout the exhibition area for resting.
- Please be prepared for changing light conditions between the exhibitions and aquariums.
- Feel free to use our floor plans for orientation.
Dogs and other pets are not allowed in the MEERESMUSEUM – with the exception of guide dogs and assistance dogs. Other animals used in the context of animal-protected therapies are not among the exceptions.
Dog care during your stay
Are you traveling with a dog and need assistance during your stay? We will be happy to recommend a dog care provider nearby. If you enquire in good time, your four-legged friend will be in good hands and lovingly looked after.
Further information can be found directly on the provider's website: Homesitting in Stralsund (German Website) (Tel.: 0162/4031707).
Our snack point is located in front of the turtle aquarium.
Two snack vending machines are available for those who feel peckish or thirsty during their visit.
Consuming food is not permitted in the other parts of the tour.
In the foyer of the MEERESMUSEUM, you will find the museum shop.
There, you can discover sustainable toys for children, maritime decorations for your home, and the turtle “Marli” as a keepsake of your visit.
Dive in and browse the selection. Please note the shop has different opening hours than the museum.
The OZEANEUM, located on the harbour island in Stralsund, showcases the underwater world of the northern seas, life-sized models of various whales, and Humboldt penguins on its rooftop terrace. In the exhibitions, detailed exhibits and modern digital stations illustrate the world’s oceans all the way to the Baltic Sea.
The NATUREUM at Darßer Ort features exhibitions and aquariums that present the coastal habitats typical of the Fischland-Darß-Zingst peninsula. Located in a national park, the museum site offers an impressive nature experience—even during the car-free journey through the Darß Forest.
The NAUTINEUM on Dänholm Island near Stralsund serves as a collection site and houses facilities for scientific research. It is currently closed.
