One of the better ways to spend a day in Munich, especially with kids. The Deutsches Museum sits on a small island in the Isar and covers pretty much every corner of science and technology, and what makes it stand out is how much of it you can actually touch and interact with: cranks to turn, experiments to run, buttons that do things. It's not just cases full of objects behind glass. Depending on your party and how they like these type of things, plan for at least half a day; the place is enormous and easy to get lost in, which is half the fun. The kids' sections held up well for the younger ones, and the aviation and engineering exhibits kept the adults just as occupied. You can bring in food and some of the areas allow food and drinks so bring your lunch and find a place in the halls to sit if you want to. Buy your ticket online before you go. The walk-up queue when we visited was long enough to lose a meaningful chunk of your day, and there's no reason to stand in it. Depending on which ticket type you get, you may need to stop at the information desk to convert to a paper ticket before entry, which nobody tells you upfront. Some visitors seemed to go straight through; we did not. Either way, sort that out before you walk to the entry gate or you'll end up backtracking. read more

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We spent a full five hours here yesterday and it was amazing. Most of our time went into the chemistry, music, mathematics, and health sections--so much to learn, so little time. We arrived around 11 a.m., which worked out perfectly and gave us enough time to explore most of the exhibits. The cafeteria was extremely crowded with limited seating, probably because it's peak holiday season. The food was fine--typical cafeteria fare. Next time we're in Munich, I'd happily come back to see the exhibits we missed. My teenage kids even said this is the best museum they've ever visited, and they've been to many museums around the world. Definitely a memorable experience for all of us. read more

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Great kids area (for toddlers and achool age kids). Since June you will need to book for this particular ticket a day in advance (free) in addition to the ticket for the museum itself. Can easily spend 2 hours in the kids sectiom; kind of reminds me of Bay Area's purple and discovery museum in SJ and Sausalito combined read more

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This is a great museum for science lovers! It's mentioned in the book: 1000 things to see before you die, so we decided to go while visiting Munich. It was a very nice museum! I had hoped for it to be a bit more interactive, but it's definitely worth seeing. read more

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An exceptionally curated museum for all ages. The kids area is incredible with many activities and games. A great place to take your kids when in Munich! Make sure the exhibits you wish to see are open, as some do close in what seems to be random timeframes. read more

Wonderful museum! There is much to see and do, that you could spend half a day here. There are cafes inside, nice bathrooms and places to sit so you can take your time and enjoy. It's worth checking out if you're visiting Munich. read more

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This is a solid technology museum in an interesting building. There's a range of topics that should be interesting to kids and adults. Many are presented with some level of complexity, so kids maybe 6 and under might struggle to hold attention or absorb much (except in the basement Kids Kingdom). We visited in late July 2022, a few weeks after the first phase of renovation completed and second phase commenced (due to complete in 2028). Even with just over half the museum, there's plenty to occupy 3 hours or so. Considering the parts we saw were just refurbished, I was surprised how many of the interactive displays were broken or closed off. Also, while some areas are wonderfully interactive like the puzzles in the Math exhibit, but there's missed opportunities with little interaction in the Robot room. read more

This museum is huge! It's a museum dedicated to German science and technology. It's massive. It's such a thorough museum dedicated to different aspects of German tech. They had a wonderful exhibit on ships, going from old German steamships to the most massive of cruise ships and oil tankers. The mining and metal working part was interesting and explained the history of how metals are made. The exhibits were thoughtfully done, with an emphasis on hands on- so you can get a great grasp on how things work. My favorite exhibition was the computers and tech- they had old manual computers, old super-computers the size of small rooms that are a fraction of a fraction of the speed of the cell phone you're reading this on. They even had a version of my very first computer in there! Man, I'm old. The museum was mostly handicapped accessible, with elevators but rather steep ramps. There's a delicious cafeteria in there, with German foods available. There's also a gift shop on premises! They offer senior and student discounts, but they gave me some push back on the discounts. A little indignation on my part got that straightened out- the truly educated never graduate! While I was there, they had a fantastic temporary exhibit on coffee. They had info on how it's grown, processed, roasted, sold, brewed- every aspect. The coolest was they had an expensive Italian espresso machine all disassembled, so you can see how they work. At the end of the exhibit, they sold freshly ground and brewed cups of coffee, single origin from around the globe, brewed in any of a variety of different techniques so you could see the difference in taste between the different options available in the coffee world. read more

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Huge technology museum and super interesting. I suggest you first look at its map and choose the floors you'll find you will like! Because it is too much to cover everything. Museo enorme y súper interesante de tecnología. Les recomiendo mirar el mapa y ver los pisos que les interesan! Porque es muchísimo si quisieran cubrir todo el museo. read more

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This was an interesting museum. There were many objects and artifacts concerning Germany's industrial and scientific achievements on display. The items were displayed in an organized, pleasing manner, with informative placards. As a visitor that only speaks English fluently, I struggled a bit. I absolutely love museums, and am familiar with many subjects, so I managed to still enjoy the museum and translate some of the text. For those English speakers who would rely heavily on reading the placards, it may be a challenge. A few have English text translations. Some have English titles for the items only. Most do not have even the English titles. Yes, I know that this is a German museum, so I did not let the language issue affect my rating. I thought it might be worth a mention, though for those English speakers who are considering a visit I especially liked the mining exhibits, which were walk-through models of mines. I also liked the musical instruments and sea vessels quite a bit. My primary interest is history, not so much science, but there was still plenty to see here to fill several hours. There are not a lot of hands on things for young children, but there are many things to interest school aged children and teens. read more

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The most interesting museum in Germany for most visitors. There are fantastic displays of technology throughout time as well as many hands-on displays that will delight adults and children alike. An absolute must see even if you only see one museum during your entire time in Munich. read more

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The entrance to the museum is very far from the main road/tram/busses...a long walk for disabled people..just fyi... Museum had a very long ticket line...bathroom hard to find.. Exhibits were good both German and English for the most part..the brief descriptions are good for egghead engineers like me..but imo far few details for everyday people... The apollo NASA exhibit that I traveled 3000 miles to see..just opened..but was temporarily closed ...overall good for kids..lots to see..but I was expecting far more technical details..exhibits. Book store is great read more

This was an incredible museum! Due to it raining part of the day on our trip, we knew we needed to find an indoor activity. After looking up this place, we read several outstanding reviews and knew we had to check it out. This is the world's largest museum of science and technology (amazing!) with about 28,000 exhibited objects from the fields of science and technology. This museum is massive. If I'm being honest, walking through each exhibit just made me realize how much there is to learn. I mean - they had entire floor devoted to physics! This is the perfect place for science and tech enthusiasts. They also had an incredible museum shop that offered so many unique books and tech-y gadgets. Definitely recommend checking out this museum if you're in Munich! read more

One of my coworkers back at home told me the Deutsches Museum is a must see if I'm in Munich. The coworker who was traveling with me, and I had a few hours to spend before heading to the airport for home, so we decided to check this place out. Like what everyone has said, you need to spend most of the day here to really see all of the exhibits that are here. We knew we only had a few hours, but thought it would still be worth it to see what we can. We decided to spend most of the time in the Science, Technology, and Aerospace/Aeronautical exhibits because this museum is reputed to be one of the best in the world (also we're nerds from our profession). Although I would have loved to browse through the nautical section: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#u1soer6EgFSM2iHLdPymhg look at the U1 Submarine (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#dKZs2RuoL4kDqhCW8-JAkA), we were pretty focused on getting to the aeronautical exhibits. German Jets of WWII were on display: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#wj3ypLsjXYiZVMqzBYcHUQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#U5o4vfI9czKFuShspqO1eQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#z9euErRexPrEQZgKCvoEEw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#EH6K0d4gNc-1VK6gUhMfXQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#eZCvGib1MDWiTZ8o1URauQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#GFXS3x2_RMSR-EKuOl0iGw as well as a cut out of a V2 rocket (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/B2tvXOyrPQDnSebyU9UHhA?select=bPPzJDMS4gmGFkrwqfTufg#wgesSUHW--7Cjn-RBcJ9Zw) The exhibits on light, cameras, and photography were also fascinating, as well the exhibits on communication and natural sciences. Some displays were in English, some weren't, but one can still understand the significance of each display. I wished we could have stayed longer, and I my review cannot do it cannot describe effectively and do it justice. You just have to see it yourself! BTW, I like how the snack shops serve beer! Take a break, enjoy a 1/2 liter, then continue on to the exhibits! I love it! read more

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The Deutsches Museum in Munich is dedicated to science and technology, and there is plenty of it within these walls. In fact, to properly tour and appreciate this fantastic museum, plan on spending a minimum of one full day here. My wife and I were able to do that, since we were staying at the nearby Motel One, which deserves its own five-star review. As others have mentioned, the museum is not exactly 'modern' in presentation, but is certainly instructive. There is an admission fee, something like 8 or 10 Euros, and believe me, it's worth it. Science as a generic term contains many disciplines, as diverse as electricity, printing, astronomy, ceramics, and on and on. Each discipline is thoroughly displayed in discrete areas with German/English signage. There are numerous hands-on devices to demonstrate the principles involved. Several were broken down when we visited, and I imagine the heavy volume of visitors requires an ongoing maintenance program by the museum's curators. Not surprisingly, German inventions got a lot of display space. One very attentive docent gave us a demonstration of a German musical instrument which combined a player piano with stringed instruments. Diesel engines were very nicely displayed, and of course, zeppelins overhead. Aviation is not well represented here, since an adjunct aviation museum is also in the Munich area, rating a five-star review. I found the dark astronomical section to be very interesting, with minimal lighting, and self-lighted exhibits. Well done ! Even visitors who are not engineers or scientists by training can enjoy this wonderful museum thoroughly. For those interested in a light lunch, there is a very nice cafe inside the museum, with a limited but very adequate menu. Plan on spending the entire day here. You will not regret it. read more

Please don't take my review the wrong way, this place is pretty great, but I feel I must be objective and true to my experiences. What you are reading people say is true... the museum is massive, even if you try to go through everything rather quickly, you will unlikely be able to see everything. To do that you have to run! The museum is also a little bit drab, or more accurately outdated for a museum of science. There are some exhibits and halls that are really cool - like the one related to health and pharmaceuticals, and it has this thing where you can step inside a cell! While kids will definitely find something to do here, and there is plenty of them, the drabness works to the advantage of those who do not get much enjoyment out of a museum visit when there are a bunch of extremely enthusiastic children running around. Related to all of this, there are more exhibits catered to an older group. I don't mean this is the sense that the museum has things that are inappropriate for children, but kids will likely not get a kick from the nuclear reactor display (no moving parts). There are quite a few interactive exhibits, but again, they are a little outdated, and there are many that are marked as being out of order. Physics hall has particularly many - but again, outdated, and some broken. I also wish there were more explanations next to the various displays in English. They have them some places, but not all. Museum also has some demonstrations. I have been the miniature brick factory - which transforms raw clay into miniature bricks (that you can buy for a euro a piece). Another is the one where they make their own paper (our of cotton fibers) If you are lucky, they will give you a piece to take home! There is also one other exhibit a little hidden in the museum that has up and coming technologies. But it would be nice if there was some explanation (esp in English) what makes this technology so revolutionary. If you have ever been to the Smithsonian Air and Space, or to the Museum of Science in Boston, this is nothing like that. Much bigger, and directed towards older masses. But, I found that the Vienna technical museum is nicer than this one, comparable in size also. If I had not been in there (twice), I would have given 4 stars. Finally, If you are a student, ask for the student discount, and with this, the combination ticket is a poor value. read more

The Deutsches Musuem is breathtaking. Please be sure to allocate approximately three days if you want to see everything. We spent the entire day, and didn't even get to see a third of it. The people who worked there are a huge part of what makes the museum so great! We were invited into the work area by the scientist running the temporary optical installation in the "technology center" after a nice conversation about his scanning electron microscope (I use SEMs at work, so it immediately caught my eye). We spent approximately an hour with him, looking through a spectacular Swiss stereoscopic (objectives, not just oculars) microscope at various sand samples and other objects. He was the most friendly and enthusiastic employee I've ever seen anywhere. He clearly had a great passion for his work, and loved to share it with people. The high-voltage demonstration was awesome (yes, truly awesome). We both particularly enjoyed the oceanography exhibit as well. There was SO MUCH to see that we had to narrow things down quite a bit, but before closing, we opted to see the sundial garden on the roof. This provided more information than I knew could exist about sundials, as well as spectacular views of the city. I cannot wait to return to Germany, and will allocate several days to the Deutsches Museum. read more

This museum is conveniently located across a bridge near many of Munich's central attractions. It is huge! Apparently the biggest science museum in the world. Unfortunately many of the exhibits are not translated so it is difficult for visiting tourists who do not speak/read German. Another issue is that many of the exhibits with interactive parts were broken when we were here. I think this museum is a scientist's dream. However, for more average people, it is a tad bit boring and outdated. It wasn't as interactive/interesting as other science museums I've visited in the past. My favourite part was the coal mine. The detailed models and huge structure really seemed realistic and was not a kind of experience you would get in a regular museum. I can't remember if they have the discount that many other museums in Munich have on Sundays. Regardless, I do remember them having a student price, which is always appreciated. read more

Wow. Such a massive place with all manner of machines on display. Plenty of interactive exhibits, lots of walking, and many different areas of interest. The downside is that many of the exhibits are so well used that they need servicing. Either they are currently out of order or missing parts/liquids. Also some of the exhibits are pretty dated. Still, you should go and experience it. You can spend several days here. Times visited: 1 read more

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Super interesting! They are improving the exhibitions so I'm saving that 5-star rating for later. If you like technology and science, you will love this museum! I'm glad I only had two hours before the museum closed, as you can easily lose track of time and spend the entire day (perhaps even more) inside the museum. I only saw two sections (Electric Power and Aeronautics) so anything I say only reflects this small portion of the museum. I lost track of time in the Aeronautics section, especially the Space Exploration and Safety & Rescue sub-departments. In these sections descriptions are also available in English. Unfortunately I missed the tour (several per day) in the Electric Power department where they demonstrate the high voltage machinery with bolts of lightning and all of that. I would advise to have a look on the website so you know what there is to see and what kind of tours are available so you get the best out of your visit. So again: anyone with a remote interest in Science and Technology will like the museum. I imagine that during the update the museum is undergoing, more descriptions of exhibits also be in English. The Electric Power department (I would guess one of the earliest parts of the museum, only had descriptions in German at the time of my visit). read more

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Fabulous way to spend a rainy day in Munich. I could see that kids would absolutely love it, and there were lots of families exploring. We were there for 2 1/2 hours and didn't see it all. read more

This place is great but you do need to know German for a lot of it. Some stuff is in English (like 20% of the stuff i was looking at-- mostly videos will have them), but the cool, interactive physics demos are not :( It's also not as high tech as you might expect... Don't expect much and you'll have fun! :) read more

Huge. Spend as much time as you like. We had a semi useless tour guide but loved touring it ourselves afterwards. Total of 4.5 hours including the 2hr tour, an electric demonstration, and a cafeteria break before they kicked us out at closing. Hour long ticket line - buy in advance! Most exhibits had English and German texts. A very few did not have English. read more

This is a fantastic museum. Some of it is getting dated, but there is some fantastic stuff in here. It is very easy to spend a whole day here. I loved the tide calculator machine. Bring some coins for the foot refresher machine, that vibrate your feet for all the stairs that you will climb. Go up to the roof for a great view of the city. read more

Warning: be prepared to spend an eternity here. That's not in a bad way, but rather a good thing. This place is HUGE. I mean really huge. You could spend your entire day here and not feel cheated. It has everything, I mean everything. It's the most vast museum I've ever seen. There are exhibits on anything and everything. Boats (including one you can walk through), planes, aeronautics, computers, trains...it even has a working model train. It's absolutely fascinating and adorable. There's emphasis of course on German inventions, such as the diesel engine and Zeppelins. There are models of various models of Zeppelin and other airships throughout this section, along with early airplanes, such as the one the Wright Brothers used. There's a section on subways and a replica of a subway tunnel. Lots on space flight and information on each of the eight planets (ahem, the space in between the wall and Neptune is sadly obvious that they took out Pluto). Various models of rockets, space shuttles, and other things used for space flight are featured. As someone who lived on Space Coast for a couple years, this in particular held my fascination. There's also a section, and I mean a huge section that could be a museum in itself on musical instruments. There's a room just of various pianos, a section on brass instruments, etc. Every section is like this, huge enough to be its own museum if it were split up. Given the length of time one would spend here, of course you're going to get hungry. No worry. There are two restaurants, one more casual offering only a couple things, and another that...it's not that it's more upscale, it's just much bigger and looks newer. It has an insane number of meals on offer, all cafeteria-style (you tell the person which dish you want). Loads of options for bread, dessert, drinks, etc. Nothing is really overpriced either, especially considering both places are inside a museum where you're really at their mercy. If you're only going to check out one museum while in Munich, or you're there for only a day or two, this has to be at the top of your to-do list. It's definitely worth seeing and devoting a lot of time to. read more

I was told "We'll be in the museum 4-5 hours, then...bla bla bla", and all I could think was 4-5 hours, OH GOD! What am I going to do 4-5 hours long in a museum, but I was wrong. The time went by so fast, and there is so much to see, it's amazing. Nothing is "nachgestellt" i.e. re-build, their pieces are originals! I loved the underground mine. The Plantarium, the aviation section, the lovely 50-60's appliances, German cars...This museum is a must see when in Munich! read more

GIANT museum. Would take several days to see everything here. We only spent 3-4 hours wandering around to specific exhibits. They have a particularly large airplane exhibit which occupied my husband for hours. Be aware, not all the exhibit signs are in English. Probably 2/3s in English, so you can get by. Also, every snack shop/cafe ALWAYS had a line about 15 people deep. Open more snack shops please! read more

Don't waste your time & money right now. The aviation section is closed, the flight simulator isn't there, & half the stuff doesn't work. Wait until the post-remodel reopening. read more

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As a total museum nerd I was really excited about visiting the Deutsches Museum on my recent trip to München. I love all things science and technology-related, and I brought along two other science junkies with me. First off, this has got to be one of the biggest museums I've ever seen. It is absolutely ginormous. The museum covers everything from printing and photography to space flight, and pretty much everything in between. I only allotted a few hours out of the day to visit, and it wasn't nearly enough. My main issue with the museum is that it feels quite dated. I understand that managing and updating such a vast collection is a challenge, but so much of the signage, display cases, and even language were reminiscent of the 70s ad 80s. Considering the entry fee (€8.50 for adults), I was expected at least a few of the main spaces to be more contemporary. If you're really passionate of science, engineering, and technology, then I'd definitely recommend visiting. However, if you're in München on a sightseeing trip and want to see the city, then you might want to skip the Deutsches Museum. read more

Kids' kingdom is old but best for little kids (3~8 yrs). Your kids can make a road by combining tunnels and bridge blocks on which he or she runs little marbles down to the end. This is located on 0 floor. Your kids may also love to hear beautiful sounds from old music box. The instructor may let him or her to play one of them. You can enjoy musics from automatic pianos and more. It's on 2nd floor. read more

The Deutsches Museum has always been one of my favorite museums- especially as an aviation buff, they have several floors dedicated to just that. However, there is lots of other cool stuff, including a built-in mine, robotics section, reproduction of cave drawings, and much much more........you can easily get lost in here. Be aware that not all of the signs are translated into English though- ideally go with someone who speaks German for support. Well worth the visit. Take the Isartor train station if you're coming by Metro. read more

I love the underground mine. I get really claustrophobic, so I was a bit nervous to go down there. But how long could it be, right? Wrong. Just as I thought my underground travels were ending, it kept going and going and going. In between each exhibit, they have these bigger rooms that are nice and bright, so it helped me out. But man, by the end, I wondered when it was ever going to end. Haha. But I loved it. I always go to the mine now when we go. I still feel like there's a couple parts of the museum that I haven't seen. And I walk through it without reading anything. Haha. It's so exciting. How could I stop to read? A little boat, a big ship I can go in, half an air plane, a big air plane I can go in, space stuff.. ah! it's just so exciting. read more

Great museum for both kids and adults. I'm coming here since 25 years and due to changing exhibitions and its sheer size there is always something new and interesting to see and discover. A must go to for everyone who is interested in all kinds of science and technology!!! read more

Disclaimer - I visited with a three year old. The kids area was nice, but felt a bit under-realized. The rest of the museum was well laid out and I particularly enjoyed the aeronautics area. As a whole though, the museum felt cold, sterile, and industrial which is a real shame given the beautiful facility. read more

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An unnecessarily rude waiter in the museum cafe tainted my experience. The museum itself is dated and dull -- not for me. I regretted spending my limited time in Munich there. If you're the sort of person who's deeply interested in how stuff works, you might enjoy some of the models and vintage artifacts on display. Even then, most of the exhibits aren't interactive and those that are don't all work properly (think: broken buttons, etcetera). If you visit, consider going at 4pm, after which point admission is free. At least then you won't have lost anything if you find the exhibits uninspiring. read more

If you have any interest in science and technology, this museum will knock your socks off. There is just so much to see... When we went, a number of the sections were closed for renovations, but we still spent about 5 hours there. I imagine it would take a few visits to see it all. A fair number of the displays have at least some English, and the price isn't bad for hours of entertainment. read more

It can take for ever to visit all the wonderful things in this marvelous museum. We started at energy tech/machines - spent a couple of hours here before proceeding to physics and then computers/math. This in itself can take a day! Museum cafeteria and gift shop are very nice too. read more

A quite interesting place for a techie. I have visited a couple of times and, unfortunately, the quality is noticeably going down. A lot of older exhibits no longer work, and the new exhibits are clearly designed by the artsy people, not the techies. While visually appealing, the new exhibits lack the substance: there is nothing one can learn from them. Logistics: on a rainy weekend, there might be a long line to buy the tickets, so it makes sense to get these tickets online. Go really slowly, there is no way to cover the entire exhibit in one day and have fun in the process. If you see a tour going on nearby, try to stay close to them, even if the language is Greek to you: the museum guides might turn on the machines that are otherwise dormant. Note that in the 2016/2017 due to reconstruction some of the interesting exhibits (cars, rockets, computers) are either closed or moved to another building. Also, quite a few of the most interesting (for techie) exhibits have written explanations only in Deutsch. read more

and now, brave traveler, we've come to Munich reviews. the Deutsches Museum goes above and beyond. it's the world's largest technical museum. they specifically sell a multi-day pass because it is IMPOSSIBLE to see everything here in one day. this museum covers science, engineering, and technology very thoroughly. each hall is dedicated to a different aspect - electrical power, chemistry, physics, space exploration, transportation, computers, robotics, childrens' toys, industrial manufacturing, mineral processing...and so on. FOR FIVE FLOORS. maybe six, don't recall, it's like a science-powered (in lieu of drug-powered) trip. we prioritized our visit to maybe a third of the total halls open, and we went very fast through the museum, and that still took 3 hours. what really sets this museum apart is that it traces the entire history of each field of science/tech/engineering. for example, go into the aviation section, and you see EVERYTHING along the path of evolution from 18th century hot air balloons to modern jet fighters. it'll probably take five more visits to Munich to see the whole thing, but I'd do it again. admission was alright - 8.5 Euro. read more

Probably the single most impressive non-art museum I've ever visited. Think the US's Smithsonian Air & Space museum, but catered to intelligent people. Floors and floors of detailed technology and "how it works" exhibits. One room takes you through the evolution of the internal combustion engine and the invention of the automobile, a German creation. Highly recommended and perfect for kids. Easy 2-3 hours in here without even trying. read more