I love using a cold or rainy day to explore one of Munich’s wonderful museums. The Deutsches Museum has quickly become a family favorite! We recently took our toddler along, and she loved roaming around just as much as we did!
- Overview of the Deutsches Museum
- Kids Area in Deutsches Museum
- Location & Tickets
- Tips for Visiting the Deutsches Museum
Deutsches Museum Munich
Whether you’re looking for a rainy day activity or want to introduce your little one to the wonders of science, this museum is a must-visit. The Deutsches Museum is huge—you can easily spend half a day here exploring new things at every turn.
Parts of the museum that our toddler specifically loved:
🚂 Trains & Planes – Climbing into old locomotives and seeing giant airplanes up close? A total hit. We easily spent a big chunk of our time here
🌍 Astronomy Section – Our little one was fascinated by the planets here!
⚡ Electricity & Lightning Demonstrations – Okay, this one was so cool for us but she also loved the interactivity of this section and who doesn’t love cool lights and sparks
Kids Area in Deutsches Museum
It features a dedicated kids’ area called the Kinderreich. This space is designed for children aged 3 to 8, but even younger kids will find plenty to enjoy. Think hands-on exhibits, buttons to press, and even water play.
Our little one was completely obsessed with:
👷♂️ Construction Area: A dream come true for tiny builders with big, colorful blocks.💦 Water Play Station: Splashing around and exploring water currents—an instant favorite.
🎶 Music Section: Where making noise with giant instruments is not only allowed, but encouraged!
Plus, there are toilets and comfortable spots to sit and enjoy a snack.
Location, Tickets & Free Monday Entry
Location:
Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München
- Adult tickets are €15.
- Kids under 6 are free.
- With the Munich Family Pass, we paid just €17 for 2 adults and 1 toddler.
Free Entry on Mondays:
Using the muenchen app, families can get FREE entry to the Deutsches Museum on Mondays! This offer is available to SWM or MVG customers (for example, if you have an SWM energy/gas/heating contract or an MVG subscription that includes the Deutschland ticket). There are only a limited number of free tickets each Monday, so be quick and grab your spot in the app!
Tips for Visiting the Deutsches Museum
🎟 Get Tickets Online – To save time, get your ticket online in advance here
🥨 Bring Snacks – There’s a café, but having your own stash of snacks is a lifesaver.
👚 Pack a Change of Clothes – Kids can get wet due to the water play area!
👧🏽 Get the Munich Family Pass – Save on tickets by getting the Munich Family Pass here
✅ Get the Yearly Pass – Get the Yearly Pass for only 45€ + kids under 6 are free! Get it online here
Final Thoughts – Worth It? Absolutely!
The Deutsches Museum is one of those activities that’s for the whole family and if you’ve gone through my blog, you know how much I like just incorporating our daughter into our lives and do activities that we all love as a family!
Have you been to the Deutsches Museum with your little one? Let me know in the comments or tag me in your adventures!
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