St. Anne's Museum

　　St. Anne's Museum is situated in a church in the southeastern part of Lübeck. The building that houses the museum was built 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 Germany’s largest collection of medieval sculptures and polyptychs.

　　As part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “Historic Centre of Lübeck,” the museum opened in 1915 and is renowned for its collection of medieval religious art. It boasts Germany’s most extensive collection of polyptychs, many of which were donated by churches. In addition to polyptychs, the museum displays numerous Romanesque and Gothic sculptures, remarkably lifelike and highly admired. Its special collections include religious items such as chalices, cups, and jugs, along with a wide variety of liturgical vestments. Another major highlight is the museum’s photo 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 [Lübeck]