MiniaturWelten Stuttgart
Large model of Stuttgart's main station and of the city in the 1980s and 1990s, built by Wolfgang Frey, directly opposite the station.
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About the museum
The MiniaturWelten Stuttgart show the installation of model maker Wolfgang Frey, who spent around 15 years building a model of Stuttgart as it looked in the 1980s and 1990s. Frey researched, planned and built much of it himself.
The display includes around 450 buildings, about 2,500 hand-painted vehicles and 2,500 individually made gravestones. The centerpiece is the Stuttgart main station (Bonatzbau), with tracks and a signal box including an eight-meter-long signal board; after two relocations the wiring was lost, so the control panel is currently out of operation. The show is complemented by works by the artists' collective SOUP.
A light and sound show runs once an hour and shows Stuttgart by night as well. The exhibition is funded by admission and donation income and by a friends' association.
Highlights
- Model of Stuttgart main station (Bonatzbau)
- Signal box with an eight-meter signal board (currently out of operation)
- Hourly light and sound show
- Children's search game at the entrance
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Reduced | €7Rail employees, model railway club members (with proof), groups of 10 or more people |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Children and young people aged 6 to 17 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5People with disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €5Pupils and students |
| Groups (10+ people) | €7 per personper person from 10 people |
Free admission for members of the friends' association. Reductions only with proof. Admission vouchers are available at the ticket counter. Prices as of July 2026.
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
There is one step at the entrance; a separate step-free entrance is available (please let us know if needed). Toilets and children's play areas can only be reached by stairs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Playground / play area
A free children's search game is offered at the entrance. Children's play areas are available but can only be reached by stairs.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof
Directly opposite Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof; nearby bus stops.
By car
For drivers, park-and-ride options or the Q-Park Galeria Kaufhof parking garage are recommended.
Arrival by public transport is recommended.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Coat check
Bags, backpacks, strollers and luggage can be checked in free of charge at the entrance. Daily-changing model railway flea market, also accessible without an admission ticket.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
On request, celebrations, club outings and corporate events are possible, including outside regular opening hours.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups during opening hours, or on request outside them; request by email. |
Museums nearby
Kunstgebäude Stuttgart
Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg
Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
Stauffenberg-Erinnerungsstätte
Kindermuseum Junges Schloss
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