The Deutsches Museum is one of the most spectacular technology museums in the world, and is located in three different spaces in Munich, as well as another in Bonn, the former capital of West Germany, and one more in Nuremberg.
In Munich are located:
- Museum Insel - for technology in general
- Verkehrszentrum - specializing in transportation
- Flugwerft Schleißheim - focused on aircraft
Museum Insel
For science and technology enthusiasts, the Deutsches Museum is a must-see. With over 50,000 square meters of exhibition space spread across seven floors, it provides a comprehensive overview of all the important inventions in human history.
It is visited by millions of tourists year-round, and to see it all you need several hours: a total of 17 km of walking is required.
Don't miss the incredible planetarium on the top floor of the museum.
In 2022, after a complete renovation, the first part of the building on Museum Island reopened with 19 new departments. Until the renovation work on the second part of the building is completed, visitors will no longer enter the museum through the main entrance in the museum courtyard, but rather through an entrance on the Corneliusbrücke (bridge). Here, you can get a first look at the new departments of the Deutsches Museum.
The range of themes is wide: from model railways to atomic physics, from electronics to health, from "bridges and hydraulic engineering" to musical instruments. You can also admire the newly designed aerospace hall, with an exhibition area of almost 7,000 square meters.
The museum was founded in 1903 by the German engineer Oskar von Miller and is located on an island in the center of Munich.
The Deutsches Museum offers an area just for children. The "Children's World" is a great opportunity for parents, educators, and teachers to make discoveries in the world of technology and science together with children.
There, children learn the first notions of Force and Kinetic Energy, Optics, and Astronomy. In this area, there is a fantastic library and laboratory, as well as giant building blocks, which are a hit with the kids.
The "Water World" teaches children about the importance of water for the planet! The museum's newest highlight is the new "Frau im Mond" restaurant, with a terrace connecting the museum's exhibition space to the outdoors. From there, you have panoramic views of the Isar River and the mountains. The restaurant is also accessible at night through the museum's newly designed garden. A must-see!
Opening
Daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Tickets
For adults over 18 years old, tickets are €15.00.
Buy in advance online on this website.
Address
Museuminsel 1
Public transport
S1 to S8 – Isartor Station
