Photo: Deutsches Museum, München | Hubert Czech
Highlights and more
Highlight Tour
Discover diversity, experience masterpieces: this guided tour takes you through various exhibitions to the highlights of the Deutsches Museum.
The guided tour takes place from Thursday to Sunday at 11.30 am and 2 pm each day and lasts 90 minutes. The tour can be booked for groups or school classes.
The Enigma cipher machine in the ‘Image, Script, Codes’ exhibition is one of the most famous exhibits. Photo: Deutsches Museum | Reinhard Krause
Discover famous exhibits
On this guided tour, you’ll discover famous highlights across a range of exhibitions. Explore the history of science and technology through captivating stories as you get to know the Deutsches Museum's key attractions.
The route leads you through selected sections—including Aviation, Agriculture and Food, and Communication—providing a well-rounded overview of transport and mobility, natural sciences, energy, and human innovation.
Perfect for first-time visitors or anyone looking to explore the museum's broad range of topics.
Overview Tour – Highlights
- Target Audience: General public, first-time visitors, specialist audiences, teens, and families with children aged 12 and up.
- Daily Programme: Open to individuals and small groups (up to 5 people).
- Group Bookings: Private group tours are available to book in both German and English.
Highlight tour – at a glance
- In German:
- Every Thursday and Friday, at 11.30 am and 2.00 pm
- Saturdays and Sundays, at 2.00 pm
- From 10 October 2026: additionally at 11.30 am on Sundays
- In English:
- Saturdays and Sundays, at 11.30 am (up to and including 4 October 2026)
- Saturdays at 11.30 am (from 10 October 2026)
- Duration: approx. 90 minutes
- Meeting point: Foyer of the Tech and Tinkering Lab, Level 0 (see map)
€5 plus museum admission; tickets available on site or online; free for members
Highlights at the Deutsches Museum
“A very informative and entertaining guided tour. The guide was excellent at answering questions and explained even complex topics in a clear and accessible way.”
Finding your way around and getting an overview in the Deutsches Museum app
Make the most of your visit with our digital services: let the app guide you to key highlights or use the interactive map to locate yourself and discover nearby exhibits. You can also follow curated tours through the exhibitions, including quick overviews and in-depth highlight routes.
