Bonsai Museum Düsseldorf — Attraction in Dusseldorf

This is an open-air museum with dozens of bonsai trees—from very simple young ones to specimens planted decades, even up to 150 years ago! The owner is a second-generation German bonsai master: very friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to answer questions, yet respectful to let you quietly enjoy whatever emotions these slowly growing works of art evoke.

The entry fee is modest and can be paid in cash or via PayPal (as of summer 2025). Some exhibits are for sale (not cheap). There is a clean restroom on site.

Beware: the museum is somewhat tricky to find. Follow the signs to the bonsai Werkstatt (workshop) keeping Hammer Dorfstraße 169 on...

Since we love bonsai trees, we decided to visit the bonsai museum of Düsseldorf. The visit was totally worth it. As we arrived, the staff greeted us in a very friendly and polite way. We took the tour and viewed all the wonderful bonsai trees and read a hit of bonsai history. At the end, we decided to buy a small tree for our flat in Düsseldorf. The owner of the museum really assisted us in finding and buying a proper one and he answered all of our questions. (There are also workshops being done at the meseum.) We would...

A delightful off-the-beaten-path place to visit as a tourist. Hundreds of lovely bonsai trees, some 80+ yrs old. Obviously, a lot of work has gone into creating and maintaining this museum tucked away in a Dusseldorf suburb. I wish we'd had some € coins or notes to donate but we are too modern & only had plastic. They generously let us look around...