Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum

The Verkehrszentrum (Transport Center) is a branch of the Deutsches Museum located in Munich, focusing on the history of transportation. It is dedicated to showcasing the evolution of different modes of transport, including land, air, and water. The museum provides an interactive and immersive experience, allowing visitors to explore a wide range of vehicles and technological advancements that have shaped human mobility over the years.

Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum

Am Bavariapark 5

80339 München

Germany

hwww.deutsches-museum.de/verkehrszentrum

besucherservice@deutsches-museum.de

+49 89 2179333

Daily 09:00 – 17:00

Closed January 1, Shrove Tuesday, Good Friday, May 1, November 1, and December 24, 25, and 31.

Admission fee

Aircraft collection

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Highlights of the Verkehrszentrum:

1. Land Transportation:

  • Early Automobiles: The Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum displays some of the first motorized vehicles, including early cars and horseless carriages. Visitors can learn about the development of the automobile from its invention to the mass production era.
  • Classic Cars: There are several historical and vintage cars, including iconic models from manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche. One notable exhibit is the Mercedes-Benz 35 PS, which is often considered one of the first modern automobiles.
  • Trains: The Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum features a variety of historic trains and rail transport technology, including a large collection of locomotives and wagons from different periods in history. Highlights include steam engines and early diesel trains.
  • Bicycles: A collection of bicycles from different eras, demonstrating the evolution of personal transport.

2. Aviation:

  • While the Deutsches Museum in Munich also has a significant aviation section, the Verkehrszentrum focuses on the broader context of aviation within transport. There are exhibits on early air travel, including a variety of aircraft models and aviation history artifacts.
  • Aircraft Models: Visitors can explore a range of aircraft, from early flying machines to modern planes, including a section dedicated to the role of aviation in global transportation.

3. Watercraft:

  • The Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum also showcases the history of maritime transport. Among the exhibits, you can find models of historic ships and boats that illustrate the development of water transport from early wooden ships to modern vessels.
  • Ship Models: These models showcase the technological advancements in naval engineering and maritime transport.

4. Interactive Exhibits:

  • The Verkehrszentrum offers several interactive exhibits where visitors can engage with the technology behind transportation. This includes vehicle simulators, such as flight and driving simulators, which allow visitors to get a feel for the operation of different modes of transport.
  • Hands-on Demonstrations: There are demonstrations of how transport technologies work, such as the mechanics of trains and vehicles, or how aerodynamics influence flight.

5. Historic Transportation Infrastructure:

  • The museum explores the infrastructure that supports transportation, such as roads, bridges, and railways. There are models showing how transportation networks have developed to connect regions and improve mobility.

6. Temporary Exhibitions and Events:

  • The museum frequently hosts special exhibitions and events related to transportation history, technological innovation, and future developments in mobility. These exhibitions often provide a deeper dive into specific topics, such as the future of electric cars or autonomous vehicles.