How to get the most out of a visit to Ballinstadt Emigration Museum in Hamburg, Germany?

afwife

I am planning a visit to Germany this summer and plan on seeing this museum. It seems to be the German equivalent to our Ellis Island. While I have found some passenger lists in and out of Hamburg, online, I am wondering if there are more extensive records available on site & if there are people there to help you? If others have been there I would appreciate any tips on maximizing my time there. It looks huge and I wonder about what NOT to miss & what I might prioritize lower on the list of things to see/do there. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Leah

Paul W

@afwife

You might find it easier to get a response by posting your query in the Groups section of Community, under "Germany Research".

afwife

Thanks, Paul.

I will do that as well. I thought I'd see if any "non-locals" had been there, too, as that might provide a different perspective. From my own experience there are too many things in my own country that I have put off visiting because they are, "right there," and I think I can do it at any time!