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Das Deutsche Museum von der Corneliusbrücke aus. Im Bild die Isar und die Uferstraße mit dem Eingangsgebäude und dem Museumsturm.

Photo: Deutsches Museum | Reinhard Krause

Experience technology and science live!

Plan your visit to the Deutsches Museum

From Aviation to Astronautics, from Atomic Physics to Chemistry, from Health to Agriculture and Food – and much, much more. We invite visitors to enjoy 20 permanent exhibitions over an area of around 20.000 m².

Deutsches Museum – The Museumsinsel

Address

Museumsinsel 1
80538 Munich

Telephone +49 89 2179 333
Email visitorservice@deutsches-museum.de

Opening hours

Open daily from 9:00 to 17:00.
Last admission to the museum is at 16:30.

Admission and directions

We recommend buying tickets online.

Admission and tickets

Dayticket 15 € | reduced 8 € | Familiy ticket 31 € Children up to 5 years old free admission. Tickets available online or in Box offce on-site.

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In the heart of the city

Directions and map

We recommend travelling to the Museumsinsel by public transport: S-Bahn Isartor, U-Bahn Fraunhoferstrasse. The entrance i at the Corneliusbruecke.

How to get to the Museumsinsel

Closed on May 1

Museum closed

May Day

The Deutsches Museum is closed on 1 May (Labour Day). We wish you a happy May Day and look forward to your next visit.

“A great museum for young and old! The huge variety of topics makes the visit really varied and informative.”
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20 Exhibitions

20000 m2 Of exhibition space

347 Open 347 days

An insight into our exhibitions

A journey into space

Aeronautics

Explore our solar system and discover the fascinating world of rocket technology and manned space travel!

Aeroplanes, flight propulsion, models and gliders

Historic Aviation

Experience the history of flying in the first half of the 20th century when aviation experienced a rapid technological rise.

Robots in action

Robotics

Learn out how service machines have become everyday helpers in industry, the household and patient care and watch them in action!

From head to toe

Health

This exhibition reveals how medicine and medical technology help us to get healthy and stay healthy.

Plants, animals and machines

Agriculture and Food

Where does our food come from? Here you can find out more about how agricultural products are made, animal husbandry and the global food situation.

Basic principles, raw materials and analysis

Chemistry

Chemistry is all around us. From the Middle Ages to high-tech chemistry, learn all about this fascinating science and conduct your own experiments.

From the organ to the synthesizer

Musical Instruments

Valuable musical instruments from 6 centuries are presented across 3 rooms. Why not try your hand at playing the harp or conducting an orchestra?

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ProgrammeFree guided tours, demonstrations and science shows are held daily.

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Popular programmes

A miniature world

All aboard!

Our 1:87 scale model railway presents road and rail transport in action several times a day. Various modes of transport run alongside the trains.

Discover the skies!

Flight simulator in action

Our experienced aviation staff demonstrate how to take off and land an aircraft, as well as other flight manoeuvres.

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App and Audioguide

Digital companion

Deutsches Museum App

Discover highlights, exhibitions and much more with our interactive map. Available free of charge for Apple iOS and Android.

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“It’s easy to spend a whole day in the museum. There are so many exhibits and stories to discover.”
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Tips for families with children

Hands-on exhibition

Kids’ Kingdom

Between the fire engine and the marble runs, children aged 3 to 8 can explore and discover the world of science and technology in a playful way.

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Facts and Figures

  • 20 exhibitions
  • 20,000m² of exhibition space
  • 1903: the year the Deutsches Museum was founded
  • 5 branches: main building on the Museumsinsel in Munich city centre plus 4 other locations in Germany
  • 1.46 million visitors in 2023
  • 543 employees (as of 2024)
  • 125,000 exhibits in the museum’s collection 
  • In 2028, a further 25,000m² of exhibition space will be opened in the collection building

Further Information

A Museum for Everyone

Accessibility

The collection building, the exhibition and event rooms as well as the museum’s catering facilities are all accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with mobility restrictions. We also have accessible toilets. Wheelchairs and walking frames can be borrowed free of charge from the information desk.

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Safekeeping

Cloakroom

Our cloakroom is located one level above the Entrance Hall and is accessible via stairs and a lift. Large items of luggage can be left there. We also have lockers (€1 deposit). Small bags and rucksacks can be taken into the museum.

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Food and Drink

Catering

Our “Frau im Mond” self-service restaurant with roof terrace is located directly next to the Astronautics exhibition on Level 2 and is open daily, as is our cafe in the entrance hall on Level 0. Alternatively, you are welcome to bring your own food and drink to the Picnic Area on Level 1.

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Books and Gifts

Deutsches Museum Shop

Our shop sells a wide variety of exhibition guides, catalogues and other Deutsches Museum publications, alongside a variety of books, games, gadgets and gifts. You can also visit the shop without a ticket, as it is located outside the collection building. Open daily, 09:00–18:00.

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