iDeutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum
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.
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What's On
Permanent Collections
Halle II: Reisen (Travel)
Traces long-distance travel from Alpine mail coaches and the "Hannibal" horse railway to express steam locomotives and panorama coach tours.
Halle I: Stadtverkehr (Urban Traffic)
A streetscape journey through 120 years of city transport, from horse-drawn trams to VW Beetles, Messerschmitt bubble cars and modern buses.
Halle III: Mobilität und Technik (Mobility and Technology)
Innovations that extended human movement, including the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen No. 1, the first modern automobile, under the hall's historic glass dome.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Am Bavariapark 5, 80339 München, Germany
Nearest station: S-Bahn Hackerbrücke, U-Bahn Schwanthalerhöhe and Bus 134 Theresienhöhe
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Staff assembly - closes early 11 November, 09:00–13:00
| MonToday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
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 and 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 II: Reisen (Travel), Halle I: Stadtverkehr (Urban Traffic) and 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.
Image credits
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- Deutsches Museum VerkehrszentrumBurkhard Mücke, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Halle II: Reisen (Travel)Mattes, Public domain
- Halle I: Stadtverkehr (Urban Traffic)High Contrast, CC BY 3.0 DE
- Halle III: Mobilität und Technik (Mobility and Technology)Mattes, CC BY-SA 3.0