German Museum of Technology Berlin

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  View of the Deutsches Technikmuseum (German Museum of Technology) with the raisin bomber on the façade.

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  Visitors look at historical airplanes in the German Museum of Technology.

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  There are regular free family tours of the shipping exhibition and other exhibition areas.

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  The extensive museum park of the Museum of Technology in Berlin.

The Technikmuseum in Berlin is a museum for everyone. Spanning more than 28,500 square meters, it explores the diverse relationships between humans and technology.

Airplanes, steam locomotives, computers, ocean-going ships, printing presses and more: Visitors to the German Museum of Technology can fully immerse themselves in the cultural history of technology. Fourteen sections invite visitors to take a closer look at technological developments in Germany and around the world.

Energy technology, telecommunications and traffic

Visitors can expect to learn interesting facts about the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, energy technology, film technology, photography, the historic brewery, public transportation, aerospace, communications technology, paper technology, production techniques, computing and automation technology, rail transportation, shipping, writing and printing technology, road transportation and textile technology.

Highlights at the German Museum of Technology

The dream of flying lies dormant in many people. At the exhibition "From Balloon to Bridge," visitors learn about the various ways humanity has moved closer to realizing this dream. Numerous historical exhibits illustrate the development of aviation and space travel. Another highlight is the historic locomotive shed, where 40 original rail vehicles are on display.

LED walkway in the German Museum of Technology

The LED walkway has been open to the public since March 2015. Along its 1,500-meter length, visitors can experience various lighting concepts and see for themselves how light affects perception. Different color temperatures, concepts and techniques illustrate the role that light quality and management play. Innovative and sustainable solutions are also showcased.

Science Center Spectrum

Visitors of all ages are invited to experiment in the permanent exhibition at the Spectrum Science Center. Physical phenomena are explained in a playful and interactive way at over 150 stations.

TechLab: Create, learn, do it yourself

The TechLab at the Deutsches Technikmuseum is dedicated to digital manufacturing, creative inventions and sustainable design. In the interactive exhibition, visitors learn more about modern technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting and other computer-aided manufacturing processes. Among the highlights is the "LaserDuo," a large laser cutter capable of making precise cuts in wood and acrylic.

Museum park: an oasis in the big city

The sprawling museum park is an oasis in the big city: Among windmills, a blacksmith's shop and the museum pond, visitors can explore the evolution of energy technology. Historic windmills and modern wind turbines illustrate how the use of wind energy has evolved over the past 800 years.

Museum of Technology: Current events and tickets

Address, Opening Hours and Contact Information

• Address:
  Trebbiner Straße 9
  10963 Berlin
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• Phone: [phone]
• Internet: technikmuseum.berlin/en
• Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday and on public holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday closed; May 1. December 24, 25 and 31 closed
• Accessibility: With the exception of the historic brewery, the mills and the 3rd floor of the Beamtenhaus, all areas are wheelchair-accessible. Level access to the main building. Access to the Spectrum/Ladestraße via ramp. Two wheelchairs available to borrow. Assistance dogs are permitted. Guidance and information system for the blind in the museum park. Special guided tours for the blind and visually impaired. Induction loops and text versions of audio tours for visitors with impaired hearing.
• Admission Fee:
  €15, concessions €9, free for children and young people under 18, free on Fridays from 1 p.m.