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Museum · Munique, Baviera
Deutsches Museum
One of the world's largest science and technology museums, on an island in the Isar River, with airplanes, ships, machines, scientific instruments and hands‑on experiments.
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About Deutsches Museum
The Deutsches Museum was founded in 1903 by engineer Oskar von Miller, with the idea of displaying the masterpieces of science and technology. The main building is on the Museumsinsel, an island in the Isar River, and was opened in 1925.
The collection covers everything from aviation and navigation to music, chemistry, physics, astronomy and energy. On display are historic airplanes, entire boats, musical instruments, machines and reconstructions of laboratories. Many stations allow visitors to carry out experiments.
The building is undergoing a long modernization, in stages, and parts of the exhibitions may be closed while others have already reopened after renovation. It's worth checking the official website to see which areas are open on the date of your visit.
The museum has two branches in Munich: the Verkehrszentrum, near the Theresienwiese, dedicated to trains, cars and urban transport, and the Flugwerft Schleißheim, north of the city, with airplanes and helicopters.
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
From three hours to a full day. Choose beforehand the areas of greatest interest.
Best time
On rainy or cold days. On weekday mornings there are many school groups; early afternoon tends to be calmer.
How to get there
It is on the Museumsinsel, about a 15‑minute walk from Marienplatz. Nearby stations: Isartor (S‑Bahn) and Fraunhoferstraße (U1 and U2). Tram 16 stops at Deutsches Museum.
Tip
Buying tickets online avoids queues on busy days. Check the website which exhibitions are open, because the renovation changes the route over the years. If you like trains and cars, include the Verkehrszentrum.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Deutsches Museum
Are all areas of the Deutsches Museum open?
Not necessarily. The museum is being modernized in phases, and some exhibits are closed while others reopen. Check the official website before going.
Is the Deutsches Museum good for children?
Yes. There are many experiment stations and a children's area. Planes, boats and machines tend to attract all ages.
How much time should you allow?
At least three hours. Those interested in science and technology can spend the whole day and still not see everything.
What is the Verkehrszentrum?
It's the museum's branch dedicated to land transport, with locomotives, trams and cars, housed in former fair pavilions near the Theresienwiese.