Science & Technology Museums Worldwide
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Science & Technology Museums Worldwide: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 828 science and technology museums worldwide, spread across 3 countries and 602 towns and cities. Of these, 664 are in Germany, 124 in Denmark, and 40 in the Netherlands.
Among regions, North Rhine-Westphalia (122), Bavaria (88), and Saxony (69) have the most; among cities, Berlin (16), Hamburg (11), and Nuremberg (10) lead the way.
119 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €10.
198 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 498 offer dedicated programs for families, and 296 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 science and technology museums worldwide
The best-known science and technology museums worldwide
- Deutsches MuseumTechnology · Munich
Weltkulturerbe RammelsbergTechnology · Goslar
Egeskov SlotCastles & Palaces · Kværndrup
Miniatur WunderlandTechnology · Hamburg
RundetårnHistory · Copenhagen
BMW-MuseumTechnology · Munich
Deutsches TechnikmuseumTechnology · Berlin
Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franeker
Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
Science and technology museums worldwide with free admission
- Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
Militärhistorisches Museum Flugplatz Berlin-GatowTechnology · Berlin
Schifffahrtsmuseum FischhalleHistory · Kiel
Bergisches StraßenbahnmuseumTechnology · Wuppertal
Brede VærkHistory · Kongens Lyngby
DieselHouseTechnology · Copenhagen
Historische Fabrikenanlage Maste-BarendorfTechnology · Iserlohn
Museumshafen OevelgönneTechnology · Hamburg
Röntgen-GedächtnisstättePeople · Würzburg
1. Deutsches Polizeioldtimer-MuseumSpecial · Marburg
Science and technology museums worldwide with programs for families
- Deutsches MuseumTechnology · Munich
- Weltkulturerbe RammelsbergTechnology · Goslar
- Egeskov SlotCastles & Palaces · Kværndrup
- Miniatur WunderlandTechnology · Hamburg
- RundetårnHistory · Copenhagen
- BMW-MuseumTechnology · Munich
- Deutsches TechnikmuseumTechnology · Berlin
- Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
- Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franeker
Porsche-MuseumTechnology · Stuttgart
Wheelchair-accessible science and technology museums worldwide
- Deutsches MuseumTechnology · Munich
- Miniatur WunderlandTechnology · Hamburg
- BMW-MuseumTechnology · Munich
- Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
- Porsche-MuseumTechnology · Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz MuseumTechnology · Stuttgart
NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
AutostadtTechnology · Wolfsburg
Deutsches Panzermuseum MunsterHistory · Munster
Musikinstrumenten-Museum BerlinSpecial · Berlin
Science and technology museums worldwide with the highest published visitor numbers
- Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
- AutostadtTechnology · Wolfsburg
- Deutsches MuseumTechnology · Munich
- Mercedes-Benz MuseumTechnology · Stuttgart
- BMW-MuseumTechnology · Munich
Schokoladenmuseum KölnSpecial · Cologne- Deutsches TechnikmuseumTechnology · Berlin
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
- RundetårnHistory · Copenhagen
experimentaTechnology · Heilbronn
Current special exhibitions at science and technology museums worldwide
- Nächtliche WeltenDeutsches Museum · Munich · until October 31, 2026
- Gezeichnete Vergangenheit – Bilder aus dem Harzer Bergbau von Hermann KißlingWeltkulturerbe Rammelsberg · Goslar · until November 8, 2026
- Belle Macchine. Italienisches Automobildesign bei BMWBMW-Museum · Munich
- 50 Jahre BMW 6er ReiheBMW-Museum · Munich
- SuperCity 3000. Unsere Stadt der ZukunftDeutsches Technikmuseum · Berlin · until June 27, 2027
- Erlebnisraum Digitale SouveränitätDeutsches Technikmuseum · Berlin · until December 31, 2026
- Zij maakt het verschilIr. D.F. Woudagemaal · Lemmer · until October 30, 2026
- Ik zie wat jij niet zietKoninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium · Franeker
- Raceborn – 75 Jahre Porsche MotorsportPorsche-Museum · Stuttgart · until January 17, 2027
- 130 Jahre NutzfahrzeugeMercedes-Benz Museum · Stuttgart · until April 4, 2027
By country
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many science and technology museums are there worldwide?
Our directory currently lists 828 science and technology museums worldwide across 602 towns and cities.
What are the best-known science and technology museums worldwide?
Some of the best known are Deutsches Museum, Weltkulturerbe Rammelsberg, Egeskov Slot, Miniatur Wunderland, and Rundetårn.
Which science and technology museums worldwide offer free admission?
119 museums are free to visit – for example Zaanse Schans, Militärhistorisches Museum Flugplatz Berlin-Gatow, Schifffahrtsmuseum Fischhalle, and Bergisches Straßenbahnmuseum.
Which science and technology museums worldwide are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 177 are open, such as Deutsches Museum, Weltkulturerbe Rammelsberg, and Egeskov Slot.
Which science and technology museums worldwide are wheelchair accessible?
198 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Deutsches Museum, Miniatur Wunderland, and BMW-Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit science and technology museums worldwide?
A regular adult ticket costs €7 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.20 to €35. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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