German Museum of Technology (Deutsches Technikmuseum)
You should allow at least 3-4 hours to visit the must-see German Museum of Technology in Berlin. At over 26,000 square metres it’s one of the largest technology museums in Europe.
The museum is located at the site of the former Anhalter Train Yard in Gleisdreieck and began with a focus on rail transport It has since grown to encompass a full array of exhibits showcasing a progression of old to new technologies.
The exhibits cover many industries: aviation, rail transportation, automobiles, shipping, film, communications, computers, energy, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. You will learn how changing technologies have helped shape world history.
You will see real historic aircraft, ships, and trains.
Over 150 hands-on experiences add to the fun-factor as you learn about the different technologies.
Besides the permanent exhibits, the Spectrum Science Center located next to the museum is included in your admission.
An ample assortment of demonstrations and guided tours are available daily.
This is a wonderful museum for families with children. Your kids won’t become bored here!
The museum has two restaurants plus a bistro, but they also welcome you to bring your own lunch. Picnic tables are provided inside the exhibit areas and outside in the museum park.
Keep in mind that the German Museum of Technology is closed every Monday and on major holidays.
Public transport is highly recommended for getting to the museum. Car parking is particularly limited.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: YesGerman Museum of Technology Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: Trebbiner Str. 9, 10963 Berlin, Germany
Phone: 030 4397340
Official Website: German Museum of Technology
German Museum of Technology Reviews
Rated out of 5
Spent a good 3 hours looking around the museum. The new building has 4 floors first two boats and the other two planes. You have the two engine sheds and a huge model railway to look at, unfortunately not running on the day we visited. Other parts of the museum are informative and alot is in English. Easily accessible with lifts and ramps to get you around if you need them. We used our Berlin travel card that gave us 50% discount on entrance. We'll worth the visit.
Duncan Jones - a month ago
Great experience. We went on a guided tour of 1 hour and we wanted more. There was so much to learn!
They have tickets at the entrance but it is always better to buy tickets in advance especially for groups. You can choose the day and the time.
Our group chose a tour in English and the guide was very kind and the information she gave was accurate and insightful.
Sofía Gómez - 3 months ago
An exceptional museum with superb exhibits and well thought out galleries. It was busy on the weekend we visited and booking in advance is reccomended. There is a cafe and free lockers for all parts. My advice is to take your time here, there is so much to digest and I really like the way it’s forward looking, in particular the annex with its examination of the way technology is going and how that relates to our lives. Highly recommended for a wet day or if you have children interested in the topic. Really good value with the Berlin Welcome Pass discount.
Toby Bayliss - 3 months ago
Loved this museum. There is so much to see and learn about the development of technology of the world. The computer science is unbelievable to see what a computer used to look like compared to the present, super big! Basically all the items we use everyday were gigantic back in the day. Their new building was the best part of the museum. It was very cool seeing all the different planes during the world wars, while looking at some other ships and even some water boat simulations, which were fun to watch and play. Overall, I had a great experience at this technology museum and highly recommend spending part of the day here!
Nikolai Mannsfeld - 2 months ago
What an absolutely brilliant museum! It contains everything form a nerdy modelmaker. Thanks for all the creative Ideas you have presented to me! Personell was really attentive to what happens inside of the museum. Absolute recommendation!
Sebastiaan Kramer - a month ago
Directions
How to get to German Museum of Technology by U-Bahn, S-Bahn
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Line(s): U1, U2, U3, U7, S1, S2, S25, S26
Nearest U-Bahn, S-Bahn Station(s): U-Möckernbrücke, U-Gleisdreieck, S-Anhalter Bahnhof
From S-Anhalter Bahnhof: Walk southeast on Hallesches Ufer to the pedestrian bridge the crosses the Landwehr Canal. The museum is on the other side.
From U-Gleisdreieck: exit onto Luckenwalder Str. and continue east (towards the bridge). Go right on Tempelhofer Ufer to the museum entrance which is on the other side of the U-Bahn Bridge.
From U-Möckernbrücke: exit onto Tempelhofer Ufer and go left (west) to the museum entrance.
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