Short Highlight Tour

Learn more about 9 selected highlights across the exhibitions at the Deutsches Museum. This tour takes you from the marine diesel engine to musical instruments and all the way to the space lab.

Adults, Young people

The Deutsches Museum is packed with highlights—join this tour to explore nine standout exhibits, uncover how they work, and dive into the fascinating stories behind them.

Among other highlights, the route takes you to the legendary Junkers Ju 52 in Historical Aviation, the groundbreaking Siemens Studio for Electronic Music, and the famous Enigma cipher machine in the Image, Script, Code exhibition.

Access the tour in multiple languages anytime with our free app, or hire a portable audio guide at the museum.

How to Take the Highlights Tour

Download the App: Get the free Deutsches Museum app on your smartphone (approx. 112 MB).
Alternatively: Rent an audio device at the museum information desk (€5 fee).
Select Tour: Open the home screen and choose Short Highlight Tour.
Start Exploring: Tap Start Tour and begin at the Marine diesel engine in the Energy Motors section (Level 0), or pick any stop from the tour overview to start elsewhere.
Duration & Flexibility: The full 9-stop tour takes about 1 hour . You can pause or end the tour at any time.