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Huge towering (literally) place! Parking across from the museum you'll see a showroom with new models and they've got a better souvenir shop in my opinion. Purchased tickets in advance so it was easy heading in. The museum exhibits are numbered as you wind through the halls. You get mildly lost at some points but it's a great history lesson on the BMW brand. I was surprised that on a weekend it was easily navigated, too. If you own a BMW and you're in Munich, it's a must do. Even if you don't own a Bimmer but are a gearhead, you'll appreciate some of the engines on display. Oddly, for the auto museums I've visited in Germany, my favorite is Mercedes in Stuttgart. The historical aspect of it made me appreciate it more. As with all things BMW though, the museum and exhibits were pristine. You certainly won't be disappointed.
I've owned several BMW cars and motorcycles so on this trip to Munich I was determined not to miss the BMW museum. Even if you're not particularly into cars, this place is amazing! Over 3 floors of exhibits tracing back to the first cars ever produced up to their concepts for EV's and even a 3 story wall of suspended motorcycles, including their world renowned boxer engine. A self paced tour will take you through incredible displays technology and innovation and reveal things you never knew about BMW. Take a look at their early airplane engines or the cutest little car of all time - the Isetta. Highly recommend spending a few hours here. Buy a souvenir too!!
As someone that has been driving BMW for the last 20 years and only driven BMW's to say that I was excited to see this museum would be an understatement. It's located in beautiful Munich at the BMW headquarters. There is also the BMW Welt but you need tickets prior to arriving for that because that is mainly new vehicles and technology based where at the museum you can get your tickets at the door. We wanted to do the Welt but the ticket times were sold out so we just did the museum. It is very large and it's spread out over multiple floors with about 30 different exhibits. I saw each car that I have driven in there and learned a lot more than I did prior to entering. Pricing is fair and the exhibits are really well done. There used to be a Michelin star restaurant in there as well but that is no longer there but they do have a really nice gift shop when you enter. It's hard to name my favorite exhibit because they were just so many. I would highly recommend to any BMW fan or to anyone visiting Munich.
When you're in Munich visiting near Olympic Park check out the BMW museum. it's a short train ride from Munich. You don't need to buy tickets in advance but when you do visit, you'll have to leave your bags in lockers. There's also a small coffee shop when you enter the museum. It's a spiral downward walk as you look at the exhibitsmaking your way to the ground floor. It's a very educational experience on the history of BMW and you get to see some of their old technology and their feature technology. It's a half-day visit unless you're really into cars and want to know every detail about BMW.
Second time here for me and it only gets better as they rotate the collection periodically. We wanted a guided tour but they were sold out even at a couple of months in advance. Display had a good amount of new and vintage that would satisfy any Enthusiast. You walk into a beautiful 1500 and1800 and the path provides a historic perspective mixing in the motorcycle collection as well a room with a few engines on display. We enjoyed the 3 series section that starts with a 1966 1600 and ends with a 2006 335i. The hanging logo plate display was impressive. The video room was a miss as although there was a film playing we couldn't hear any sound and weren't sure what was being shown. More cars are at the lower levels. 850, Z8, Z1, M1 and my favorite the 89 M3. One car that wasn't here last time is.Elvis' restored 507-displayed in a separate themed area. Light fare and coffee were available in the Cafe. The Gift shop was in the main building and had a good selection of merchandise and we picked some up. BMW park is a stop on the Gray Line Bus City Tour. Overall, a must visit when in Munchen!
As a BMW owner this was a must. The museum is awesome and one of the few times I have spent time reading the details about the items on display. I didn't take the factor tour because 1 1/2 hours just wasn't my cup of tea at that time. I'm not spoiling anything with pictures, so if in Munich you must check it out as well as the BMW Welt across the street.
You can do a guided tour which is an hour long. Our tour guide was great. Most questions we would have he answered when giving out the details of each respective room. Because we had a little time left at the end he was able to give us more tidbit info about BMW. This place is a must for car buffs or those that love history. There's so much information here in the museum about the cars. I didn't feel they had a lot of interactive activities inside the museum but the BMW Welt which is right across from the museum does. There is a cafe there. They do run out of things so be prepared just incase you visit them after the lunch crowd.
How can I go to Bavaria and not visit the museum of the BMW company? I've been to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn and a couple of other car museums. This is just as good as any of those. It's a beautiful building with two main setups. On the one side, a well organized exhibit spirals its way up from the ground floor to the fifth floor with a complete history of the company from its initial origins with its evolution through making airplane engines during the First and Second World Wars and into the modern age. It then goes beyond, talking about BMW's foray into electric and connected vehicles. I found it really interesting. The other side has several dozen of BMW's more famous and less famous vehicles, all in better than mint condition. Approachable but don't touch! The BMW i8, 323i, a 1963 BMW 1500 and my favorite, the 1939 BMW 328 with the swept fender. It's an amazing collection and well worth the time for anyone who has any interest in vehicles. Of course, there is a small cafe and a gift shop. The shop has several different sizes of model cars, BMW memorabilia and clothing. Prices were reasonable. [Review 12010 overall, 1793 of 2019.]
Why 5 stars? Because this was interesting, even for non-car buffs like ourselves. --- --- --- We were on a bit of a time crunch and arrived with only 35 minutes before the museum closed. When you combine the fact that we aren't super into cars and that we were very rushed in this experience, it would seem tough to fathom a 5-star experience coming from this. But really enjoyed it! As much as I enjoyed the cars, I was really amazed with the architecture of the building. Every corner that we turned was a new design surprise, which was engineered more perfectly than the highest end BMW in the facility. But as for the cars themselves, I think my favorites were some of the concepts. I really wish some of them had actually been made, especially the ones that looked like BatMobile's. I'm guessing there was good reason that those never saw the road, but it definitely wasn't because of their looks. Whether you're a huge car nerd... or not, this is definitely worth checking out when in Munich!
Huge towering (literally) place! Parking across from the museum you'll see a showroom with new models and they've got a better souvenir shop in my opinion. Purchased tickets in advance so it was easy heading in. The museum exhibits are numbered as you wind through the halls. You get mildly lost at some points but it's a great history lesson on the BMW brand. I was surprised that on a weekend it was easily navigated, too. If you own a BMW and you're in Munich, it's a must do. Even if you don't own a Bimmer but are a gearhead, you'll appreciate some of the engines on display. Oddly, for the auto museums I've visited in Germany, my favorite is Mercedes in Stuttgart. The historical aspect of it made me appreciate it more. As with all things BMW though, the museum and exhibits were pristine. You certainly won't be disappointed. read more
11 months ago
I'm a big fan of German cars and I couldn't miss this opportunity to see the history of this great company. I loved all the sections (22 in total) and the unique iconic cars either design collaborations with Italian designers. Unique vehicles and entertaining displays. Loved it! read more
7 months ago
A great place to see while in Germany the BMW museum history is fantastic the beginning till current age. brand new BMW, automobiles and motorcycles from the 1900s every single model a must see read more
I've owned several BMW cars and motorcycles so on this trip to Munich I was determined not to miss the BMW museum. Even if you're not particularly into cars, this place is amazing! Over 3 floors of exhibits tracing back to the first cars ever produced up to their concepts for EV's and even a 3 story wall of suspended motorcycles, including their world renowned boxer engine. A self paced tour will take you through incredible displays technology and innovation and reveal things you never knew about BMW. Take a look at their early airplane engines or the cutest little car of all time - the Isetta. Highly recommend spending a few hours here. Buy a souvenir too!! read more
As someone that has been driving BMW for the last 20 years and only driven BMW's to say that I was excited to see this museum would be an understatement. It's located in beautiful Munich at the BMW headquarters. There is also the BMW Welt but you need tickets prior to arriving for that because that is mainly new vehicles and technology based where at the museum you can get your tickets at the door. We wanted to do the Welt but the ticket times were sold out so we just did the museum. It is very large and it's spread out over multiple floors with about 30 different exhibits. I saw each car that I have driven in there and learned a lot more than I did prior to entering. Pricing is fair and the exhibits are really well done. There used to be a Michelin star restaurant in there as well but that is no longer there but they do have a really nice gift shop when you enter. It's hard to name my favorite exhibit because they were just so many. I would highly recommend to any BMW fan or to anyone visiting Munich. read more
1 year ago
When you're in Munich visiting near Olympic Park check out the BMW museum. it's a short train ride from Munich. You don't need to buy tickets in advance but when you do visit, you'll have to leave your bags in lockers. There's also a small coffee shop when you enter the museum. It's a spiral downward walk as you look at the exhibitsmaking your way to the ground floor. It's a very educational experience on the history of BMW and you get to see some of their old technology and their feature technology. It's a half-day visit unless you're really into cars and want to know every detail about BMW. read more
11 months ago
Second time here for me and it only gets better as they rotate the collection periodically. We wanted a guided tour but they were sold out even at a couple of months in advance. Display had a good amount of new and vintage that would satisfy any Enthusiast. You walk into a beautiful 1500 and1800 and the path provides a historic perspective mixing in the motorcycle collection as well a room with a few engines on display. We enjoyed the 3 series section that starts with a 1966 1600 and ends with a 2006 335i. The hanging logo plate display was impressive. The video room was a miss as although there was a film playing we couldn't hear any sound and weren't sure what was being shown. More cars are at the lower levels. 850, Z8, Z1, M1 and my favorite the 89 M3. One car that wasn't here last time is.Elvis' restored 507-displayed in a separate themed area. Light fare and coffee were available in the Cafe. The Gift shop was in the main building and had a good selection of merchandise and we picked some up. BMW park is a stop on the Gray Line Bus City Tour. Overall, a must visit when in Munchen! read more
2 years ago
As a BMW owner this was a must. The museum is awesome and one of the few times I have spent time reading the details about the items on display. I didn't take the factor tour because 1 1/2 hours just wasn't my cup of tea at that time. I'm not spoiling anything with pictures, so if in Munich you must check it out as well as the BMW Welt across the street. read more
You can do a guided tour which is an hour long. Our tour guide was great. Most questions we would have he answered when giving out the details of each respective room. Because we had a little time left at the end he was able to give us more tidbit info about BMW. This place is a must for car buffs or those that love history. There's so much information here in the museum about the cars. I didn't feel they had a lot of interactive activities inside the museum but the BMW Welt which is right across from the museum does. There is a cafe there. They do run out of things so be prepared just incase you visit them after the lunch crowd. read more
How can I go to Bavaria and not visit the museum of the BMW company? I've been to the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn and a couple of other car museums. This is just as good as any of those. It's a beautiful building with two main setups. On the one side, a well organized exhibit spirals its way up from the ground floor to the fifth floor with a complete history of the company from its initial origins with its evolution through making airplane engines during the First and Second World Wars and into the modern age. It then goes beyond, talking about BMW's foray into electric and connected vehicles. I found it really interesting. The other side has several dozen of BMW's more famous and less famous vehicles, all in better than mint condition. Approachable but don't touch! The BMW i8, 323i, a 1963 BMW 1500 and my favorite, the 1939 BMW 328 with the swept fender. It's an amazing collection and well worth the time for anyone who has any interest in vehicles. Of course, there is a small cafe and a gift shop. The shop has several different sizes of model cars, BMW memorabilia and clothing. Prices were reasonable. [Review 12010 overall, 1793 of 2019.] read more
4 years ago
Why 5 stars? Because this was interesting, even for non-car buffs like ourselves. --- --- --- We were on a bit of a time crunch and arrived with only 35 minutes before the museum closed. When you combine the fact that we aren't super into cars and that we were very rushed in this experience, it would seem tough to fathom a 5-star experience coming from this. But really enjoyed it! As much as I enjoyed the cars, I was really amazed with the architecture of the building. Every corner that we turned was a new design surprise, which was engineered more perfectly than the highest end BMW in the facility. But as for the cars themselves, I think my favorites were some of the concepts. I really wish some of them had actually been made, especially the ones that looked like BatMobile's. I'm guessing there was good reason that those never saw the road, but it definitely wasn't because of their looks. Whether you're a huge car nerd... or not, this is definitely worth checking out when in Munich! read more
OMG this museum. Must must must in Munchen. It's everything there: technology, beauty, perfection, efficiency. Love love love. Dios mío este museo. Es un must en Munchen. Todo está ahí: tecnología, belleza, perfección, eficiencia. Amo amo amo. read more
This was seriously the coolest museum ever! If you're a BMW fan or just a car, you must visit this`museum! You'll learn about the great history of BMW and how the brand came to be. We took the factory tour museum and it was the coolest factory ever! Every car is custom ordered and their flawless manufacturing is so satisfying to watch. This museum is HUGE so I suggest that you pencil in about 3 hours without the tour. With the tour I would recommend about 5 hours. Wear the comfiest shoes you've got! read more
We had initially (months ahead of time) booked the combi tour of the Welt and the museum but when we decided to cut our vacation down by a day, we did these two on our own. That worked out great, as we were able to spend as much time as we wanted and didn't have to stay with a group. The only thing we didn't get into was the Plant - which would have been our top choice but the tours were booked months in advance. The museum tour was 7 Euros per person for members of the BMW car club and 10 Euros for general public. The museum is open and light and filled with great vehicles - everything from motorcycles to new electric cars and even had a section for Mini Coopers. I am not a great car enthusiast but it was a really fun, interesting museum with so many cool vehicles. It's set up perfectly on several levels so it never felt crowded. The signs were in English and they also have free WIFI so you can download the app and do an audio tour if you want to. And of course there's a gift shop at the end - which wasn't overly priced. We got there on a stop from the Grayline Hop on/Hop off bus (which is how we tour most cities now) with stops there every 20 minutes. read more
The automobile as art and commerce. Because what is this place if not a modern art/engineering exhibit? I am sure this is a must visit for every BMW enthusiast while in Munich. But since I've never owned a BMW, I just wandered through the museum and enjoyed daydreaming about what it would be like to own the different vehicles while sitting in a convertible, hopping on a motorcycle and lounging in a M5. It is like going to the largest automobile showroom you've every seen without the pushy salespeople. The museum is absolutely massive and modern and one part of the BMW complex which also includes the manufacturing facility and car delivery center. There are seven exhibition halls, but only some are open to the public and free. If my boys were with me, I would have checked them in to the Junior Campus next door at BMW Welt (World) where your 7 - 13 year old can explore interactive exhibits and build their own BMW. There are also childrens' workshops which require registration. This museum very clearly caters to BMW owners and private events, but I still felt it was a worthwhile experience staying in the free public areas. Many new BMW owners make the pilgrimage to Munich to pick up their car where it was built, so you see them lined up as their dream is coming true. If you don't feel like laying out that kind of cash, they have a large gift shop with tons of BMW branded merchandise. No deals or discounts there. The museum is part of the Olympic Park Complex and I enjoyed spending time in both areas. I'm sure if I was a BMW owner, this would be a five. Some day... read more
I don't recall seeing F1 cars since BMW pulled out from F1 almost a decade ago...the JPM, Ralf Schumacher, Nick Heidfeld and Mark Webber days. We got here late and they were ready to close so, we rushed through the museum. For this reason, I dropped my camera and couldn't find the battery. I was only able to take pictures of the cars in front. If you're a fan of BMW, own a BMW or you're just a car enthusiast - you need to visit this museum. You'll see the oldest models, race cars to pimped out M3's and electric cars. They have restaurants/cafe and a merchandise shop where you can get all things BMW. Umbrellas, shirts, RC cars, bikes, golf clubs, keychains, mouse pads, car accessories, books and a whole lot more. This is connected to the dealership and showroom. The factory and headquarters are also nearby. You can get here via metro or cab. read more
As a car and cycle buff..it was an interesting museum..lots of displays of the history and highlights of bmw. €10 admission....should be €5 tops..imo not really worth it...a giant sales pitch..and gift shop.. Go across the street to the welt..free admission..and yes lots of BMW ... As promised no sugar coating. I'm sure a million BMW fans just died of a heart attack..the imo one cool thing was the 1938 magnesium frame and body car..nice read more
As a BMW owner and avid fan, this was something I have been wanting to check out for some time. Sadly, I had never stayed close enough to make it worth while. My hotel was a quick 7 minute drive and I was excited to see the museum. When you arrive, the drivers will usually drop you off across the street from the actual museum. That part is FREE. You get to see the newer BMW's that are pretty sweet and they also have a Rolls Royce and Mini Cooper section. They have a cool gift shop which has way more stuff than the one at the actual museum. So get your shopping done there! Cross the street and you'll arrive at the museum. It costs 10€ for adults and you can either join a guided walking tour or do one on your own. They have translations on the history of BMW, read them! Lots of interesting information about how BMW came to be, especially during such difficult financial times for Germany. Work your way from top to bottom. At the very bottom they have an amazing collection of some of the best sellers in history. If you're a car fan, it's something totally worth the 10€ alone. There are some cars you can get into, just not the older ones. read more
8 years ago
A lot of fun, cool and sleek architecture. You will want a BMW afterwards, fair warning, which is why they really ought to charge less for admission. This would give you more money to put towards a BMW. Quite crowded, this museum is very popular attraction. See this before you go over the BMW Welt and hear drivers test driving at crazy speeds, driving your eardrums crazy. read more
7 years ago
Really cool place to visit in Munich. Little far from the downtown area. The fee is little pricy. You need to pay the locker for you are not allow to bring it. Worth to look around. read more
7 years ago
Let me start by saying that I didn't really want to come to this place, but my husband really wanted to. I'm soooo glad he did!!! First - the price is incredible- 10€ only! In the USA this would have been at least double that!!!! My favorite parts were the history of BMW. There is so much I didn't know, and have no doubt already forgotten again but it was so awesome! Even if you're not into cars, this place is a must see! read more
12 years ago
I'm not a huge fan of BMW, but when I'm in Munich, it's a nice place to go. This place has free Wi-Fi, many great cafés, and a pretty decent museum. Visit the museum before going on the pre booked tour, and you can avoid a lot of crowds. The tour is about 2 1/2 hours, and well worth the price. Unfortunately, no cameras allowed. There's parking under ground, which is charged per hour, and tops off at €20, or take the public transportation. Validation available if you eat at the restaurant. read more
It has always been my dream to come here as a kid, the place did not disappoint at all. As a fan, enthusiast, one would easily appreciate the vast amount of history the museum provided. Place is self explanatory, come visit and you won't be disappointed. I was like a child in a candy store the whole time! read more
6 years ago
Relive the history of this automaker and kickass innovation at display. Must visit for the timeline of evolution of cars. read more
4 years ago
9 years ago
As part of my BMW European Delivery experience, I was offered a ticket to walk through the hallways of BMW's past before I picked up my new car to enjoy BMW's future. My only regret is that I hadn't done this fantastic tour sooner. Full disclosure - I'm a "petrol head", and have had half a dozen BMWs so far in my life. I love BMW cars old and new, as well as their motorcycles. This museum has at least one of every historical model, as well as some of the earliest aircraft engines from WW2, boat engines, and F1 cars. You'll see some of the racing history of BMW, as well as a very honest look at BMW's history as a company - including pieces on their use of forced labor during WW2. I was fortunate enough to attend the museum at the time of BMW's "Next 100 years"strategic launch and anniversary, so the museum's temporary exhibit space (a spiraling walkway upwards) had a retrospective on the cultural and historical changes BMW has gone through in the past 100 years. I spent half a day there, and I felt rushed. There's more to the museum than just the (gorgeous) cars, and I'd encourage you to explore each of the written and interactive displays to get an interesting sense of how the social upheavals of the past 100 years impacted and were impacted by consumer trends. BMW was both a beneficiary thereof as well as a change agent, and this museum can provide a unique perspective of both German and global history through the lens of this plucky little company that hasn't ever given up. read more
9 years ago
What an amazing experience to come to the BMW Museum. My husband is a BMW fanatic, and he only agreed to go to tour Europe for two weeks if we go to the BMW Museum in Munich, Germany, so we did. Great place to see the history of BMW from past to present! My husband was so happy, he looked like a kid in a candy store. I think I will order my next car so I can pick up in Munich in the next few years. read more
A trip to Munich would not be complete without a visit to BMW Welt (World) and Museum. BMW, or Bavarian Motor Works, is headquartered here. BMW Welt features displays of the latest BMW's and MINI's. Free Admission. A pedestrian bridge connects BMW Welt with the BMW Museum. The BMW Museum boasts an extensive collection of historic BMW automobiles, motorcycles, concepts, models, and engines (including aircraft engines). Admission (single ticket): 10 Euros. Notes: I would estimate it taking 2-3 hours to view all of the displays in BMW Welt and the Museum. At the museum, backpacks must be secured in on-site lockers (coin-operated, 1 Euro). There are a handful of on-site restaurants to meet a variety of needs (a quick snack, coffee, or a full sit-down meal). read more
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