Munich's 125-Year Temple of Science and Technology

At a Glance

Deutsches Museum on an island in Munich's Isar river is the world's largest science and technology museum. Founded by engineer Oskar von Miller in 1903, its 73,000 m² hold 28,000 exhibits across more than 50 galleries, with over 1,000 interactive demonstrations.

From an Engineer's Dream

Miller drew on London's Science Museum and industrial sponsors to build the collection. The 1925 opening drew Einstein, Planck and Haber. Rebuilt after WWII, now in an €800 million 10-year renovation due to complete by 2028.

Highlights

• Aviation — 1917 Junkers J9, Me 262, Gemini 4.
• U-1 WWI submarine, walk-through.
• World's oldest working modern planetarium (1928).
• High-voltage lightning show.
• 600 m reconstructed mine tunnels.

Visiting Tips

U-Bahn Fraunhoferstraße or S-Bahn Isartor. €15. Allow 4–5 hours minimum. Check open-area status during ongoing renovation.