DB Museum Koblenz

About the museum

The DB Museum Koblenz opened in April 2001 as the first branch of the DB Museum in Nuremberg. It occupies the railcar shed of the former Koblenz-Lützel locomotive depot, built around 1905 when the freight yard was expanded. The museum is supported by the Deutsche Bahn Stiftung (Deutsche Bahn Foundation); it is largely run by volunteers from the circle of the foundation family BSW & EWH.

The focus is on vehicles of the Deutsche Bundesbahn (West German Federal Railway). Around 50 locomotives are on display along with about as many passenger and freight cars, including numerous electric locomotives, two power cars of the TEE diesel multiple unit VT 11.5 and a replica of the locomotive “Adler”. Most vehicles can be viewed up close.

The saloon cars used by the federal government until the 1990s are a special feature – such as the car in which Konrad Adenauer traveled to Moscow and a car built in 1974 during Helmut Schmidt's time in office. Part of the collection is in working order and is used at railway festivals and on special excursions. After the fire in the Nuremberg engine shed in 2005, damaged vehicles were also restored here.

Highlights

• Around 50 locomotives from the Bundesbahn era
• Saloon cars of the federal government, including Adenauer's Moscow car
• Power cars of the TEE train VT 11.5
• Replica of the locomotive “Adler”
• Operational vehicles for special excursions

Permanent exhibitions

• Fahrzeugsammlung der Bundesbahn-Zeit – Locomotives, passenger and freight cars from the Deutsche Bundesbahn era, including government saloon cars and TEE vehicles.

Founded

2001

Operated by

Deutsche Bahn Stiftung

Admission & discounts

Free admission for active DB employees and with BahnBonus status, a BahnCard 100 or an Interrail pass. The Deutschlandticket does not qualify for a discount. Different prices may apply at special events. Card payment accepted (debit/credit card, no American Express).

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: not available
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Accessible entry only to a limited extent; currently no accessible restrooms.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Kids’ birthday parties

Children's birthday parties can be booked; tours for all age groups. Children under 14 only when accompanied by adults; under 6 free, family ticket available.

Getting there & parking

By car via the B9 toward Koblenz-Lützel/Neuendorf.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.

Events & venue rental

As far as we know, the museum does not rent out spaces for external events.

The locomotive hall and saloon cars are generally available for celebrations, concerts and corporate events, but currently not, due to staffing constraints.

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