The Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim, located in Sinsheim, Germany, is one of the largest and most diverse technology museums in Europe. It is renowned for its extensive collection of automobiles, aircraft, military equipment, and more. Visitors of all ages can explore a wide range of exhibits, including rare and iconic vehicles and hands-on interactive displays.
Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim
Eberhard-Layher-Straße 1
74889 Sinsheim
www.sinsheim.technik-museum.de
+49 7261 92990
Daily 09:00 – 18:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
By car
- The Auto & Technik MUSEUM SINSHEIM is situated directly along the Autobahn A6 (exit 33 Sinsheim or exit 34 Sinsheim-Steinsfurt) between the cities of Mannheim and Heilbronn (South Germany).
- Clear signs and directives will lead you straight from the Autobahn to our extensive, free car- and bus parking facilities.
Aircraft collection
Tupolev Tu-144 CCCP-77112 Aeroflot
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Aerospatiale Concorde 101 Antonov An-2T Avro 504K (replica) BAE Nimrod R.1 (front fuselage) Bell UH-1D Iroquois Braunschweig LF-1 Zaunkonig Canadair CL-215-1A10 CASA 2111B CASA C-352L CASA C-352L CASA C-352L Cijan Kurir L de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth de Havilland DH.104 Dove 7 de Havilland Venom FB.50 de Havilland Venom FB.50 de Havilland Venom FB.54 Douglas DC-3 English Electric Canberra B.2 F+W C-3605 Fiat G91/R3 Gina Fieseler Fi.156 Storch (Kurir L) Focke Wulf Fw190A-3 (replica) Fokker E.III (replica) Himmelslaus Hispano HA-1112-M1L Buchon Ilyushin Il-14P Ilyushin IL-18E Junkers Ju-87B Junkers Ju-88A-4 (wreck) Kamov Ka-26D Let L-13 Blanik Lockheed F-104G Starfighter Lockheed T-33A MBB/Kawasaki BK-117 (replica) Mignet HM-14 Pou-du-Ciel Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21SPS Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23ML Mil Mi-8T Morane Sualnier MS500 Nieport 11 (replica) Noorduyn AT-6ND Harvard Percival P-66 Pembroke C.54 Percival P-66 Pembroke C.54 Piasecki H-21C Workhorse PZL Mielec Lim-2 Republic RF-84F Thunderflash (cockpit) Scheibe Bergfalke II Schleicher Ka-4 Rhonlerche II Schneider Grunau Baby II Schulgleiter SG-38 Sikorsky S-58C Sukhoi Su-22M-4 Tupolev Tu-134A-3 Tupolev Tu-144 Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee Vickers 708 Viscount Wilden VoWi 10E Zlin Z-37A Cmelak Zlin Z-381 Bestmann |
Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim majority of the exhibits are vehicles in the broadest sense: A wide range is covered, from an exhibition of prams, an original collection of bicycles, a section of motorbikes, passenger cars, sports cars, Formula 1 cars, dragsters and the world record vehicle Blue Flame, to a military exhibition of armoured vehicles, as well as numerous historical (steam) locomotives.
The second focal point is aircraft. With a few exceptions, these are accessible. Especially the French Concorde and the Russian Tupolew Tu-144 are the main attractions. The Tu-144 arrived in Sinsheim in 2000 after more than 4000 kilometres of travel. The Concorde was handed over to Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim by Air France in 2003 for the symbolic price of €1. Sinsheim is currently the only place where both supersonic passenger aircraft can be seen side by side.
In addition to the exhibitions, the Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim maintains an IMAX 3D cinema with the latest 4K technology and a 22×27 metre screen.
Aero L-39ZO Albatros 232301
Aerospatiale Concorde 101 F-BVFB Air France
Bell UH-1D Iroquois 72+97 German Army
CASA 2111B 5J+GN Luftwaffe
de Havilland Venom FB.50 J-1603 Swiss Air Force
de Havilland Venom FB.50 J-1628 Swiss Air Force
English Electric Canberra B.2 99+36 German Air Force
Focke-Wulf Fw-190A-3 (replica) +10 Luftwaffe
Junkers Ju-88A 1379/UH-4V Luftwaffe
F+W C-3605 C-501 Swiss Air Force
Ilyushin Il-14P 0833 Bulgarian Air Transport
Ilyushin IL-18E OK-PAI CSA
Junkers (CASA) 352L (Ju-52) D-CIAL as D-2527 Lufthansa
Junkers (CASA) 352L (Ju-52) RJ+NP Luftwaffe
Kamov Ka-26D CCCP-26001 Aeroflot
MBB-Kawasaki BK-117 (mock-up) DRF4 Deutsche Rettungsflugwacht
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21SPS 22+33 German Air Force
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-23ML 20+27 German Air Force
Mil Mi-8T 94+18 German Air Force
PZL Mielec Lim-2 1006/12 Sovjet Air Force
TM-610 USAF
Tupolev Tu-134A-3 HA-LBH Malev
Tupolev Tu-144 CCCP-77112 Aeroflot
Vertol (VFW) H-21C Shawnee 83+17 German Army
Zlin Z-37A Cmelak
Sukhoi Su-22M4
Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim
Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim Key Attractions and Exhibits
- Aircraft Collection
- Supersonic Jets: The museum is famous for its Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 (the Soviet equivalent of the Concorde). Both planes are mounted for visitors to explore their interiors.
- Historical Aircraft: A variety of other planes, including military and civilian models from different eras.
- Automobiles
- Vintage and Classic Cars: An extensive collection of cars from early 20th-century models to luxury vehicles from brands like Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, and Bugatti.
- Racing Cars: Legendary Formula 1 cars and other motorsport vehicles.
- Unique Vehicles: Uncommon designs like the Messerschmitt bubble car and amphibious vehicles.
- Military Equipment
- Tanks, armored vehicles, and artillery from World War I, World War II, and the Cold War era.
- Displays include uniforms, equipment, and historical context for their use.
- Rail and Road Transport
- A collection of locomotives and train cars, including early steam engines and luxury passenger trains.
- Unique road vehicles such as trucks, buses, and motorcycles are also on display.
- Technical Innovations
- A wide range of exhibits showcasing technological progress, from early computers to communication devices.
- Demonstrations of mechanical systems and engines, highlighting their functionality.
- Interactive Displays and Activities
- Hands-on exhibits allow visitors to experience mechanics and engineering in action.
- Flight and driving simulators for immersive experiences.
- IMAX 3D Theater
- The Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim features a large IMAX theater, showing science and technology films on a giant screen, further enhancing the visitor experience.
Special Events and Features
- Themed Exhibitions: Rotating special exhibits often focus on specific brands, eras, or innovations.
- Classic Car Events: The museum frequently hosts meetups and events for classic car enthusiasts.
Photos Ruud Boots, Jahja Tio and Gerard Heijmen