About This Experience
Deutsches Museum in Munich is the world's largest museum of science and technology, founded in 1903 and spanning 50 exhibition areas across six floors. The museum houses approximately 28,000 objects covering all aspects of natural sciences and technology. Aviation and Space exhibits feature historic aircraft, spacecraft, and the fascinating history of flight from early balloons to modern jets and rockets. The Astronomy section includes planetarium shows and exhibits about our universe. The Transport Centre (separate location) showcases trains, automobiles, and urban transport history. The Physics and Chemistry sections offer hands-on experiments where visitors can conduct demonstrations with supervision. The Energy Technology area explores power generation from historical water mills to nuclear reactors. The Mining section features an actual underground mine visitors can explore. Musical Instruments presents a comprehensive collection with regular demonstrations. The new children's area, Kinderreich, is specifically designed for ages 3-8 with age-appropriate interactive exhibits about physics, technology, and natural phenomena through play. Older children and adults appreciate the authentic objects including the first automobile (Benz Patent Motor Car), early computers, and original scientific instruments used by famous scientists. High-voltage demonstrations and other live science shows happen daily. The museum underwent major renovations recently, modernizing exhibits while preserving historic treasures. The central location on Museum Island in the Isar River provides beautiful views. With a full day barely scratching the surface, many visitors return multiple times. The sheer scale and comprehensiveness of collections, combined with interactive elements and authentic historic artifacts, make Deutsches Museum a world-leading institution for science education and inspiration.
