Deutsches Museum
Munich, Germany
A vast science and technology museum on an island in the Isar, with halls on aircraft, ships, mining and musical instruments. It is too large for one visit, so choose two or three sections in advance.
The Deutsches Museum was founded in 1903 by Oskar von Miller and opened on 7 May 1925 on Munich's Museum Island. It is one of the largest science and technology museums in the world. Besides the main building, there are four branch museums: the Flugwerft Schleissheim (1992), the Deutsches Museum Bonn (1995), the Verkehrszentrum in Munich (2003) and the Deutsches Museum Nuremberg (2021).
The main building has been undergoing extensive renovation since 2015; the first construction phase, with redesigned exhibitions, opened on 8 July 2022, and further phases are following step by step (as of October 2026). Because of its size, it is worth choosing two or three areas in advance and allowing at least half a day. Before you travel, check the museum's website to see which areas are open during the renovation. The museum is close to the city centre; if you have a motorhome, arriving by public transport is easier.
- Nearest town
- Munich, Germany
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.1299, 11.5833
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.
- Munich: Environmental zone (Umweltzone). A green emissions sticker (Umweltplakette) is required, including for foreign vehicles.
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Campsites nearby
- Campingplatz ThalkirchenCampsite5 km from Deutsches MuseumTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- The TentCampsite7 km from Deutsches MuseumTentsElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- Wohnwagenstellplatz am NeubruchMotorhome stopover10 km from Deutsches MuseumCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campingplatz Nord-WestCampsite10 km from Deutsches MuseumTentsCaravansShowersToilets
- Wohnmobilstellplatz Allianz ArenaMotorhome stopover11 km from Deutsches Museum · 50 pitchesCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposal
- Campingplatz Langwieder SeeCampsite15 km from Deutsches MuseumTentsCaravansShowersToiletsWaste disposal
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FAQs
Where is Deutsches Museum?
Deutsches Museum is in Munich, Germany, at GPS 48.1299, 11.5833. It is about 41 km from Bad Tölz.
Can you camp near Deutsches Museum?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Campingplatz Thalkirchen, about 5 km away; within 25 km there are 15 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Deutsches Museum?
Places worth a stop nearby: Viktualienmarkt (1 km), Andechs Abbey (34 km), Wendelstein (57 km) and Walchensee at Urfeld (62 km).
When is the best time to visit Deutsches Museum?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)