Elektronikmuseum Tettnang

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The Elektronikmuseum Tettnang opened in 2002 in the Torschloss, in rooms where the Elektronikschule des Handwerks (trade electronics school) had been housed for almost fifty years. It is supported by the friends' association of the Elektronikmuseum Tettnang e.V.; volunteers maintain the devices, keep them in working order and lead visitors through the exhibition.

The Torschloss itself has a long history: the first origins of the Torschloss and gate tower go back to 1330, and the present gate tower was built in 1464. After the Thirty Years' War the Torschloss became a residence; in 1783 it passed into municipal ownership and was converted into a school. In 1961 the Montfort-Museum, today's city museum, moved into the building.

Today the museum shows more than 350 exhibits on two floors, in a setting styled after the 1950s. The tour leads from the beginnings of electronics to the present day and covers, among other things, recording studio technology, computers, and measuring and calculating technology. Many devices are demonstrated during guided tours, and there are experiments for visitors to try. The 2026 season is devoted to the beginnings of electronics in Tettnang as a business location.

Highlights

• Over 350 exhibits on two floors
• Furnishings in the style of the 1950s
• Devices demonstrated live during guided tours
• Hands-on experiments
• Soldering with children and children's birthday parties
• Location in the historic Torschloss in the old town

Permanent exhibition

• Elektronik von den Anfängen bis zur Moderne – On two floors the museum shows how everyday electronic devices have evolved, from recording studio equipment to computing technology. Numerous experiments make the technology tangible.

Founded

2002

Operated by

Förderverein des Elektronikmuseums Tettnang e. V.

Admission & discounts

With a same-day bwtarif ticket, D-Ticket JugendBW or Deutschland-Ticket, you get €2 off admission at the day ticket office (cannot be combined with other discounts). School classes have special conditions (standard price €50 per class).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: not available
• Accessible restroom: no information
• 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

The museum is in a multi-story historic building without an elevator; the exhibition rooms can only be reached by stairs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

The museum sees itself as family-friendly: hands-on experiments, soldering with children and supervised children's birthday parties (for about 9- to 13-year-olds, maximum ten children) with a guided tour and a crash soldering course. Children and young people are admitted only when accompanied by an adult.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the old town of Tettnang between Ravensburg and Friedrichshafen. From Bärenplatz you go through the gate of the Torschloss; the museum entrance is directly behind the archway.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The museum rooms are available on request for events of all kinds.

Plan your visit