German Museum in Munich: Discover How Our World Works 0 107

Deutsches Museum in Munich has once again proven that science can be exciting. One of the oldest and largest museums of technology in the world has set a new record for visitor numbers and has become Germany's main cultural magnet.

In 2025, it set a new historical record — 1.69 million visitors. This surpassed the previous maximum that had stood for almost half a century. For comparison, in 1978, the museum welcomed 1.59 million guests.

The main branch on Museum Island in Munich has become the absolute leader in attendance. More than 1.2 million people visited it. This is 13% more than the previous year.

The Flugwerft Schleißheim branch also received attention. Its exhibitions on technology and aviation were viewed by 109,000 guests, with a growth of 16%.

Deutsches Museum has long been a hallmark of Munich. It is not just a museum of science and technology. It is a place where families come to touch, try, and learn.

What Makes the Museum Special

• Suitable for the whole family. The exhibitions explain complex scientific topics — from physics to robotics — in an understandable and lively manner.

• A good choice in any weather. Rain or shine — it doesn’t matter. Inside, there are plenty of halls, and in the summer, visitors can enjoy the terrace of the café Frau im Mond.

• Interesting exhibitions. The museum constantly updates its programs. Previously, a coffee exhibition — from bean to cup — was a great success. Currently, there are exhibitions like "Future Box" (about the future of technology and artificial intelligence) and "Nächtliche Welten," where one can see fantastic photographs of the Solar System.

The Most Striking Places and Secrets of the Museum

The museum is so vast that it is impossible to explore it in one day. The exhibitions include vintage airplanes, mines, models of cars, and robots. But there are also less obvious points worth including in the itinerary.

• Observation tower: one of the best views of Munich. On the lower floor, you can see the famous Foucault pendulum, and at the top, there is a panorama of the city. After renovations are completed in spring 2026, tours will resume here.

• Open archives: once a year, the museum showcases unique historical documents and rare books from its collection.

• Café Exponat: an unusual combination of a café and a museum shop, where you can buy designer souvenirs, construction kits, and science sets.

Deutsches Museum not only preserves the history of science — it actively shapes its future. By combining interactivity, technology, and an educational approach, it has become an example of how a museum can be both informative and inspiring.

"We want people to not just look, but to understand how our world works," emphasized its director Michael Decker.