What makes it 97% Kids-Friendly: Children 3–12 enjoy Kids’ Kingdom, live demos, family tours and the mine walk; lockers, staff supervision and stroller parking keep parents organised and the visit stress-free.
Why 3-5 hours visit duration is ideal for with kids: Allows time to explore hands-on exhibits, Kids’ Kingdom and live demos without rushing.
Kids’ Kingdom (Kinderreich):
Play with marble runs, shadow theatre, hall of mirrors and musical instruments.
Tip: Visit early when capacity is low; check the traffic-light indicator at the entrance.
Exhibition Mine:
Walk through the 500 m replica underground mine to see historic mining tools.
Tip: Bring a light jacket; underground galleries feel cooler.
Hands-on Science Stations:
Try push-button experiments in physics, mechanics and robotics.
Tip: Use the free museum app to locate stations quickly.
Chemistry Visitor Laboratory:
Join free, guided chemistry workshops for kids with simple experiments.
Tip: Reserve your free (0 €) ticket online in advance to guarantee a spot.
Daily Family Demonstrations:
Watch live demos on steam engines, flight mechanics and music automata.
Tip: Check the daily program at the info desk for show times.

Kamran Shahrooei
The Deutsches Museum is really cool and has many different sections. You definitely need a full day to visit it properly and see everything in detail. The aircraft and aviation section was especially interesting and well done. I only wish there were escalators, as there is a lot of walking and stairs involved. Overall, it is absolutely worth visiting, but make sure to go with enough energy and t...
Luka Andrejak
Overall a great museum with an incredible collection. However, it feels like it hasn’t changed much in the last 15 years. It’s definitely in need of a modern update with more interactive features to keep it engaging for today’s standards. Still worth a visit, but needs some fresh energy!
C Smit
I took my grandson to the Deutsches Museum. The different exhibitions are quite good, although some, like the technology section with the vintage and modern aviation and the space exploration are excellent. The optical and music sections is also worth mentioning. Unfortunately some of exhibitions my grandson wanted to see was either closed down or remodeled. Al in al it was still a learningfull ex...
Seokjin Ham
This museum, located on Museumsinsel (Museum Island) in the middle of the Isar River, is one of the largest and most important science and technology museums in the world. Founded in 1903 to make scientific and technological progress understandable to the general public, its current main building opened in 1925. The museum offers a well-balanced mix of classic exhibitions and modern scientific fie...
Cal Gosselin
One of the best technology museums ever. Our children had a blast exploring and interacting with the many exhibits. We learned many new things and dad had a great time in the aviation section of the museum. From space, aviation, engineering, chemistry, physics, agriculture, the museum has so many science exhibits. Huge recommendation for families visiting with kids. We visited during the week at t...
The museum is indoor—visit on rainy or hot days. In summer holidays, go on weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Family ticket (2 adults + up to 4 children) | EUR 33 |
| Locker deposit (refundable) | EUR 1 |
| Total Estimated | EUR 34 |
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