The Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen, located near the Friedrichshafen Airport on the shores of Lake Constance (Bodensee), is a premier aviation and aerospace museum in Germany. It celebrates the legacy of Claude Dornier and the Dornier company, which played a significant role in aviation history.
Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen
Claude-Dornier-Platz 1
88046 Friedrichshafen
+49 7541 700 56 00
Fax: +49 7541 700 56 09
May – October:
- Daily 10:00 – 17:00
November – April
- Tuesday – Sunday 10:00 – 17:00 (closed Mondays)
On public holidays as well as in school holidays in Baden-Württemberg the museum opens on Mondays from 10:00 – 17:00.
On December 24th and 25th the museum is closed. On December 31th the museum opens from 10:00 – 14:00.
Admission fee
Gift shop
The Dornier Museum is located directly adjacent to the Friedrichshafen Airport, and is very well integrated into the transportation network for the Lake Constance (Bodensee) area.
Aircraft collection
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The Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen is a technical museum that documents the pioneering work of aircraft designer Claude Dornier (1884-1969) and the Friedrichshafen-based company Dornier-Werke, which has since been absorbed into the Airbus Group. It was initiated by Claude Dornier’s third son Silvius Dornier and is sponsored by the Dornier Foundation for Aerospace.
Since 2005, the museum has collected numerous Dornier aircraft, models and other exhibits, which have been presented in a modern museum building with 5,590 m² building space and a 25,000 m² landscaped park directly at Friedrichshafen Airport since its opening on 24 July 2009. The history of the company, production facilities and aircraft models, including the giant Dornier Do X aircraft, will be covered. An archive and a library with reference to Dornier are attached.
Around 400 exhibits, including twelve original aircraft, seven full-scale models from the world of aerospace, and a life-size replica of a Dornier Merkur plane from the 1920s.
Key Highlights of the Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen:
- Historic Aircraft:
- Features iconic Dornier planes like the Do 27, Do 228, and replicas of historic aircraft like the Do X, a massive flying boat from the 1920s and 1930s.
- Showcases other influential designs that were pivotal in aviation history.
- Space Exploration:
- Highlights the Dornier company’s contributions to aerospace technology, including exhibits on satellites, space missions, and other groundbreaking projects.
- Interactive Exhibits:
- Offers hands-on experiences with flight simulators, allowing visitors to experience the thrill of flying.
- Engages visitors of all ages with multimedia installations and detailed models.
- Design and Innovation:
- Explores the technological advancements and engineering feats pioneered by Dornier, covering both aviation and space technologies.
- Aircraft Hangar:
- The Dornier museum‘s hangar houses an impressive collection of aircraft, providing an up-close view of both historic and modern designs.
- Temporary Exhibitions:
- Rotating exhibits focus on various aspects of aviation history, innovation, and future technologies.
- Family-Friendly Features:
- Offers educational programs and activities tailored for children, making it an excellent destination for families.
The Dornier Museum is a must-visit for aviation enthusiasts and those interested in the history of flight and space exploration.
Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen, Germany | Rob Vogelaar