Munich Sights

Deutsches Museum

#1 of 413 things to do in Munich

#1 of 777 things to do in Bavaria

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Good for: children, museum lovers

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Lonely Planet review for Deutsches Museum

You could spend days exploring the Deutsches Museum, said to be the world's largest science and technology collection. This vast museum occupies its own island southeast of Isartor (Isar Gate) and features just about anything ever invented. Interactive displays (including glass blowing and paper making), model coal and salt mines, and wonderful sections on musical instruments, caves, geodesy, micro-electronics and astronomy are just some of the delights on offer. Demonstrations take place throughout the day; a popular one is in the power hall where a staff member is raised in the insulated Faraday Cage and zapped with a 220,000V bolt of lightning. There is also a fascinating gift shop with heaps of man-gadgets, working models, kids' science sets, unusual toys, unique 3-D postcards and museum-related knick-knacks and souvenirs. There's another branch at Rindermarkt 17.

 

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    Really fun!

    briteedubs recommends this,

    Though nothing is written in English, the museum is still fascinating.

    Good for: children

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    Highlighting the more positive history of Germany

    chocol8 recommends this,

    This museum is a must for anyone visiting Munich to experience some of the history of Germany that is not focused on the last world war. It's also a modern museum with great exhibits by BMW that show some of the technology they use to create their world leading cars. There's historical flying machines on display but in ways where you can crawl inside to really get the full experience. You'll need some time to get through all this. I've been a couple of times over the years and both times I ran out of time. Give yourself at least 3 hours.

    Good for: museum lovers

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