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Deutsches Technikmuseum
Large technology museum in Kreuzberg, housed in former railway sheds, with locomotives, airplanes, ships and the Science Center Spectrum.
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About Deutsches Technikmuseum
The Deutsches Technikmuseum, German Museum of Technology, opened in 1983 on the site of the former marshalling yard and freight station Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg. It has more than 25,000 square meters of exhibition space, focusing on the major modes of transport: train, plane and ship.
The railway section occupies two original locomotive roundhouses, with dozens of engines and carriages from different eras, from the earliest steam locomotives to 20th-century trains. One of the displayed carriages commemorates the deportations of Jews by train during the Holocaust, in a place of remembrance.
In the new building, the aviation section brings together aircraft, engines and parts, telling the story of flight in Germany. On the roof sits a C-47 transport plane, the type used in the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949, visible from afar and from the U1 line, which runs alongside. There is also a navigation section, a computing section and hands-on spaces for making and assembling objects.
In a separate building, the Science Center Spectrum has interactive physics and science experiments, great for children. The museum park has windmills and watermills and an old brewery. Some smaller exhibits may be closed for renovation: check the official website to see what is open.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half a day for the train and plane sections and the Science Center Spectrum; a full day to see everything.
Best time
On weekday mornings, outside German school holidays. The museum usually closes on Mondays; check opening hours before you go.
How to get there
The U-Bahn stations Gleisdreieck (U1 and U2) and Möckernbrücke (U1 and U7) are a few minutes' walk away. From Potsdamer Platz it's about a 15-minute walk.
Tip
Look to the roof when you arrive on the U1 line: the C-47 from the Airlift is clearly visible. Museum admission usually includes the Science Center Spectrum, which is on the other side of the yard.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Deutsches Technikmuseum
Is the Technikmuseum good for children?
Yes. Locomotives, planes and the Science Center Spectrum, with hands-on experiments, tend to appeal to children of various ages.
Which plane is on the museum roof?
It's a C-47, a transport aircraft model used in the Berlin Airlift in 1948 and 1949.
On which day is the museum closed?
It usually closes on Mondays. Check opening hours before you go.