St. Anne's Museum

St. Anne's Museum

St. Anne's Museum is located in a church in the southeastern part of Lübeck. The building housing the museum was constructed between 1502 and 1515 in the late Gothic architectural style. Since 1915, it has served as St. Anne's Museum, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the largest collection of medieval sculptures and polyptychs in Germany.

Part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Centre of Lübeck," St. Anne's Museum opened in 1915 and is renowned for its collection of medieval religious art. This museum boasts Germany’s most extensive collection of polyptychs, many of which were donated by churches. In addition to polyptychs, the museum also displays numerous sculptures from the Romanesque and Gothic periods, all remarkably lifelike and highly admired. The museum’s special collections include religious items such as chalices, cups, and jugs, as well as a diverse array of liturgical vestments. Another major highlight is its photographic collection, comprising around 450 images that vividly illustrate the history of photography.

St. Anne's Museum, Lübeck

Reason to visit: One of Germany’s most important religious museums

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Germany[Germany]

Province/State: Schleswig-Holstein [Schleswig-Holstein]

City: Lübeck [Lubeck]