Deutsches Technikmuseum

By the Second World War, Berlin had hosted almost 100 exhibitions on technology and progress. The German Museum of Technology in Kreuzberg continues this tradition. With an area of 26,500 square metres, it is one of the largest technical museums in Europe. Here, on the site of the old Anhalter freight station at Gleisdreieck, exciting interactive experiences await you. Exhibits from a wide variety of fields, such as transport and communication technology, are sure to thrill visitors. Not least, they will marvel at ships, fighter planes and steam locomotives.

Between raisin bombers, old aunts and drop cars

The German Museum of Technology opened its doors in 1983 as the "Museum of Transport and Technology". In 2003, the museum was given a modern facelift with a futuristic new building. A Douglas C-47B Skytrain, a "raisin bomber" from the 1948/49 airlift, towers above the entrance. The grounds of the German Museum of Technology also include the loading road of the partially preserved freight station.

Among other things, the loading road is home to the Museum of the Future, the new main building of the German Museum of Technology Foundation: the area comprises several forums on highly topical issues such as man and machine or the ever-accelerating pace of technological progress.

You can also visit the Spectrum Science Centre, which offers fascinating experiments with electricity, magnets and bizarre light effects. In two old locomotive sheds, you can see historic steam locomotives and everything related to train travel, such as railway uniforms. The German Museum of Technology has no fewer than 40 historic rail vehicles on display. Take a peek inside the sophisticated saloon car of the last German emperor.

Of course, there are also detailed models to admire, such as the old Anhalter railway station. A classic among the aircraft on display is the good old Tante Ju. The Dessau-based aircraft manufacturer Junkers produced the famous three-engine propeller aircraft Ju 52 from 1932 to 1952. 
The museum is dedicated to the history of shipping over the last 10,000 years, with around 1,500 exhibits. Marvel at a 33-metre-long cargo ship from 1840. At that time, majestic vessels of this type dominated the rivers between the Elbe and Vistula. The museum's ship simulator is also exciting: feel like a captain and steer your ship safely into the harbour.

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Car enthusiasts will never want to leave the exhibition depot of the former freight station: the collection ranges from horse-drawn carriages and steam cars to cars with rotary engines. There is also an original example of the Rumpler Tropfenwagen, built between 1921 and 1925 . Only two examples of this bizarre, streamlined vehicle are known to exist anywhere in the world. You can also stroll through the museum park, which features a brewery and several mills.

Five main attractions at the German Museum of Technology

• Douglas C-47B Skytrain "raisin bomber" above the museum portal
• Saloon car of Kaiser Wilhelm II
• Tante Ju commercial aircraft
• Extremely rare Rumpler Tropfenwagen
• Ship simulator for aspiring captains

Sights in the surrounding area

• A short walk from the German Museum of Technology, the Import Projects initiative presents artists' works on the interconnectedness of our technological world. These range from prepared everyday objects and paintings to musical performances.
• It is only about a 20-minute walk from the German Museum of Technology to the Martin-Gropius-Bau. The façade alone is impressive, with mosaics and reliefs made of terracotta. Today, the Martin-Gropius-Bau hosts exhibitions on topics as diverse as cultural history, archaeology and photography.
• On Hallesches Ufer, opposite the German Museum of Technology, the private gallery The Feuerle Collection is located in a former bunker. Here, in massive concrete rooms, collector Désiré Feuerle presents imperial furniture from China alongside works by contemporary artists from around the world.
• Follow in the footsteps of this renowned group of artists at the Bauhaus Archive in Berlin. The archive is located on Lützowufer, just under 2 kilometres from the German Museum of Technology. It houses art, building models and sketches by the Bauhaus masters.
   

Information for cyclists

The German Museum of Technology is located on the cycle route: Tour: Warm light and cool beer
Further cycle routes can be found in our tour suggestions

Practical tips from visitBerlin

You can easily reach the German Museum of Technology by taking the U1 and U2 underground lines to the barrier-free station "Gleisdreieck". From there, it is only a few minutes' walk to the Museum of Technology.
With the Berlin WelcomeCard from visitBerlin, you receive a discount on the standard price. Your children receive an extra discount if they have a WelcomeCard.

With the Museum Pass Berlin , you can visit Berlin's most important museums on three consecutive days with free admission. The German Museum of Technology organises guided tours for families every Sunday at 2 p.m. The museum also pays special attention to its younger visitors. During guided tours such as "Technology for Children", it explains why aeroplanes fly. 

There are also special museum tours for people with visual impairments .

Free Day & Soli Ticket

New from 2 March 2026

• On 2 March 2026, the German Museum of Technology will introduce Free Day: every Friday from 1 p.m., admission to the exhibitions will be free of charge. The museum hopes this will make it easier for everyone to visit, regardless of their financial situation.
• In addition, there is a Soli Ticket available when purchasing tickets on site: visitors can voluntarily purchase an extra ticket, which is passed on anonymously, easily and without proof at the museum ticket office.

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