Deutsches Museum on the Museum Island
The best Deutsches Museum tickets
The main museum on the island, the transport museum, the aircraft hall, ticket prices and the price rise on November 2. Here is what to buy, with honest advice on which parts are closed for renovation, whether it is worth the price and what, if anything, costs extra.
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A Deutsches Museum adult day ticket costs €18 from November 2, 2026. Until November 1, it is still €16, and the official ticket on GetYourGuide starts from €16. Children under 6 go free. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, with last entry at 4:30 pm. Half of the museum is still being renovated.
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This is the only Deutsches Museum ticket on GetYourGuide, sold by the museum itself. Price and rating as shown on GetYourGuide on 28 October 2026.
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Deutsches Museum entry ticket (official)
A day ticket to all exhibitions on the Museum Island, plus the free audio guide in the museum's app. Pick "Youth" for ages 6 to 17, pupils, trainees and students. Under 6 is free; under 12 must come with an adult.
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Deutsches Museum ticket price: €16 now, €18 from November 2
From November 2, 2026, an adult day ticket costs €18. Until November 1, it is €16.
The official ticket on GetYourGuide is from €16 today. Check the price on the day you book, as it may follow the rise.
| Ticket | Until November 1 | From November 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | €16 | €18 |
| Reduced (ages 6–17, students, pupils, trainees) | €9 | €11 |
| Family (2 adults with own children up to 17) | €33 | €40 |
| Children under 6 | Free | Free |
Deutsches Museum cost for families and kids
A family of two adults and their children pays €40 from November 2. Children under 6 go free.
Seniors 65+ with a pension card get the reduced price on weekdays only, the museum says.
An annual pass costs €50 (€25 reduced). It covers all three sites, and its price does not rise.
What is open during the renovation
Half of the museum is open, and half is still being renovated. The first renovated half opened in July 2022, with 20 exhibitions.
Work on the second half is set to finish in 2028. We could not confirm which halls are closed right now.
A Deutsches Museum tour on your phone: the free app audio guide
There is no guided tour on GetYourGuide for this museum. The ticket includes a free audio guide in the Deutsches Museum app, in several languages.
Download the app before you go. The ticket listing names hands-on stations, experiments and shows.
Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum: the transport museum
The Verkehrszentrum is the museum's transport branch, with three exhibition halls. It is at Am Bavariapark 5, 80339 München.
Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim: the aircraft hall
The Flugwerft Schleissheim shows more than 70 aircraft. It is at Effnerstraße 18 in Oberschleissheim, outside Munich.
The museum warns of some disruption there until the end of 2026. The annual pass covers both sites and the main museum.
Hours and getting there
- 9–5
- daily
- 4:30 pm
- last entry
The museum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Last entry is at 4:30 pm.
It is closed 8 days a year, such as December 24, 25 and 31, 2026 and January 1, 2027. The address is Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München.
Our Munich public transport guide explains day tickets and single fares.
After the museum, the old town is next. Our walks start on Marienplatz.
Another museum for car fans
If cars are the draw, the BMW Museum (€17) and the free BMW Welt are the other big visit.
Tips for the Deutsches Museum
Plan for the new price
From November 2, 2026, adults pay €18 instead of €16. The family ticket rises to €40.
Bring the kids' ages
Under 6 is free. Ages 6 to 17 pay the reduced price. Under 12 must come with an adult.
Get the app first
The audio guide is in the free Deutsches Museum app. Download it at home.
If your plans change
The ticket shows free cancellation. Read its own cancellation terms on GetYourGuide before you book.
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