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Deutsches Museum

The world's largest museum of science and technology, on an island in the river Isar, from mines to spacecraft.

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Photo: Burkhard Mücke · CC BY-SA 4.0
Open
Every day
Price
Paid
Time Needed
3 hours
Address
Museumsinsel 1, 80538 MunichDirections
Getting There
Tram 16 or 17 to Deutsches Museum, or Isartor station (S-Bahn).

Why Go

Founded in 1903, the museum fills huge halls with aircraft, ships, engines and instruments, a recreated mine and hands-on exhibits for children.

It's being modernized in stages, so some halls may be closed when you visit.

Nearby in Munich

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