Deutsches Museum

What's On

Permanent Collections

Musical Instruments

Around 2,000 instruments trace the evolution of music-making from the Renaissance to today, including automatons, string instruments and early electronic synthesizers.

Permanent collection€16

Robotics

An arena-style gallery of robots covering the history of robotics, art and media, research, and walking and grasping machines, with live demonstrations.

Permanent collection€16

Modern Aviation

The museum's Aviation Hall traces flight from early airliners to jet propulsion, with historic aircraft including a Junkers Ju 52 suspended overhead.

Permanent collection€16

Astronautics

Rockets, satellites and spacesuits trace the history of spaceflight, from early rocket development and the A4/V2 to modern space missions.

Permanent collection€16

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Visitor Information

How much does Deutsches Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Deutsches Museum is €16. Reduced €9; family ticket €33 for up to 2 adults with children under 18; free for children under 6. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Deutsches Museum?

Deutsches Museum is open Daily 9:00-17:00 (last admission 16:30). Closed on Shrove Tuesday, Good Friday, 1 May, 1 November, 24/25/31 December and 1 January. Reduced/modified hours on occasional internal staff-meeting days.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Deutsches Museum?

Deutsches Museum is located at Museumsinsel 1, 80538 Munich, Germany, in the Isarvorstadt area of Munich. The nearest stations are Isartor (S-Bahn), Fraunhoferstraße (U1/U2) and Deutsches Museum (Tram 17).

What can I see at Deutsches Museum?

The world's largest science and technology museum, packed with rockets, planes and inventions on its own Isar island; about half the galleries open during renovation until 2028. Current highlights include Musical Instruments, Robotics and Modern Aviation.

Do I need to book Deutsches Museum in advance?

Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.

When is the best time to visit Deutsches Museum?

Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.