Museen am Meer (Museums on the Sea; styled museen am meer) is an association of eight museums in the city centre of Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, on the edge of Kiel Fjord.
[1] Operated by the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, the aquarium presents from Baltic Sea herring to tropical seahorse: local and exotic sea creatures in aquariums that simulate their natural habitats, outdoor seal pool and public feeding of the seals.
[2] Kunsthalle Kiel presents art from the Dürer era through to the present day: permanent collection spanning all artistic genres, including works by Repin, Nolde and Richter, as well as special exhibitions on specific topics and artists.
[3] Insight into the history of medicine and pharmaceuticals: exhibition of historic instruments, collection of pathology specimens, interior of an old pharmacy and a doctor's office.
In the former fish auction hall, built in 1910: permanent exhibition on Kiel's maritime history, pier with historic ships.