Permanent exhibition on rail transport
The German Museum of Technology is showcasing its new permanent exhibition on rail transport, entitled ‘The Railway: Revolution and Everyday Life’, in the historic locomotive shed.
Image gallery
Eisenbahn: Revolution und Alltag
Eisenbahn: Revolution und Alltag
Eisenbahn: Revolution und Alltag
Eisenbahn: Revolution und Alltag
Eisenbahn: Revolution und Alltag
Eisenbahn: Revolution und Alltag
This cultural-historical perspective on the railway as a mode of transport highlights how it has influenced society, the economy and everyday life since its inception, and continues to do so to this day.
In the first completed section of the exhibition’s revamp, the period from the early days of the railway up to 1914 is presented across an area of 1,700 square metres in Locomotive Shed 1.
A clear layout, captivating large-scale photographs, animated films, interactive media stations, hands-on activities and widely accessible content offer both adults and children a wonderful visitor experience.
Additional information
Opening hours
- Closed on Mondays
- Tuesday to Friday: 9 am–5.30 pm
- Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 10 am–6 pm
- Last admission: 5.00 pm
Please note: During the winter months (3 November 2026 to 28 March 2027), the Museum Park closes daily at 4.00 pm.
Special opening hours & public holidays
- New Year’s Day, 1 January: 1 pm – 6 pm
- International Women’s Day, 8 March: 10 am – 6 pm
- Good Friday, 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
- Easter Sunday, 10.00 am – 6.00 pm
- Easter Monday, 10 am – 6 pm
- Labour Day, 1 May: closed
- Ascension Day, 10 am – 6 pm
- Whitsunday, 10 am – 6 pm
- Whit Monday, 10 am – 6 pm
- German Unity Day, 3 October: 10 am – 6 pm
- Christmas Eve, 24 December: closed
- Christmas Day, 25 December: closed
- Boxing Day, 26 December: 10 am – 6 pm
- New Year’s Eve, 31 December: closed
