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Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum

TransportChildrenHistoryClosed · Opens 9amFrom €9S-Bahn Hackerbrücke

The Verkehrszentrum is the Deutsches Museum's dedicated transport branch, occupying three heritage-listed exhibition halls built in 1907-08 for Munich's old trade fair grounds on Theresienhöhe. Across 12,000 square metres it traces urban transport, long-distance travel and mobility technology through roughly 1,500 vehicles and artifacts, from the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen to steam locomotives, bicycles and streetcars. It opened as a Deutsches Museum site in May 2003 and also hosts rotating special exhibitions and a children's activity area.</description> <parameter name="website_url">https://www.deutsches-museum.de/verkehrszentrum

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Getting there

Am Bavariapark 5, 80339 München, Germany

Nearest station: S-Bahn Hackerbrücke, U-Bahn Schwanthalerhöhe, Bus 134 Theresienhöhe

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Hours

Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
ThuToday09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Admission

From €9

Concession €6; children up to age 5 free; annual pass €50 (reduced €25)

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Visitor Information

How much does Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum cost?
Standard adult admission to Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum is €9. Concession €6; children up to age 5 free; annual pass €50 (reduced €25). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum?
Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum is open Daily 9:00-17:00 (357 days a year). Closed 1 Nov, 24-25 Dec, 31 Dec and 1 Jan; closes early (13:00) on 11 Nov 2026 for a staff assembly.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum?
Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum is located at Am Bavariapark 5, 80339 München, Germany, in the Schwanthalerhöhe area of Munich. The nearest stations are S-Bahn Hackerbrücke, U-Bahn Schwanthalerhöhe, Bus 134 Theresienhöhe.
What can I see at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum?
Three historic trade-fair halls packed with cars, trains, bikes and the Benz Patent-Motorwagen No. 1. Current highlights include Halle I: Stadtverkehr (Urban Traffic), Homo Mobilis. Photographs by Martin Roemers, Halle III: Mobilität und Technik (Mobility and Technology).
Do I need to book Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum 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 Verkehrszentrum?
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.

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