Technikmuseum Magdeburg
Saxony-Anhalt's largest collection on the history of technology in a Gruson workshop hall from 1871: machines, vehicles, aviation and a printing workshop.
About the museum
The idea of a Magdeburg technology museum goes back to the period after World War II: as early as 1952, the Kulturhistorisches Museum showed a first technology exhibition for the 350th birthday of Otto von Guericke. Concrete plans were only taken up again from the mid-1970s.
The site is the last surviving workshop hall from the Gründerzeit era of the entrepreneur Hermann Gruson, built in 1871 and later the steel construction hall of the heavy machinery combine "Ernst Thälmann." The museum first opened here in the mid-1990s as a visible storage facility. Its sponsorship changed several times: from 2006 the "Kuratorium Industriekultur in der Region Magdeburg" ran the museum, and since June 2019 it has been back in municipal hands, with the association supporting it as a friends' association since then.
On around 2,000 square meters of exhibition space and with more than 6,000 objects, the museum traces technical development from the mid-19th century to the 1980s – from steam engines and line shafts to agricultural technology, fire department and GDR vehicles, printing technology and water supply. Highlights include a replica of the Grade monoplane, with which the first German powered flight succeeded in 1908, and a reconstruction of the Magdeburg pilot rocket of 1933. Since 2019, a scientific advisory board has accompanied the redesign into a center for industrial culture.
Highlights
- Historic workshop hall of the Gruson works from 1871
- Replica of the Grade aircraft of 1908
- Steam engines and line-shaft systems
- Fire department and GDR vehicles
- Historic printing workshop with demonstrations on Thursdays
Permanent exhibitions
- Technik- und Industriegeschichte – On around 2,000 m², machines, vehicles and models show the history of technology and industry in Magdeburg and the region from 1847 to the 1980s – from steam power and crafts to aerospace, printing technology and water supply.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Landeshauptstadt Magdeburg
- Director
- Dr. Hajo Neumann
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and teenagers up to the age of 18 free. |
| Groups | –Tour for daycare centers, after-school programs and schools €15 plus admission (max. 25 participants), tour for other groups €25 plus admission (max. 20 people). |
Payment by cash, debit or credit card; for institutions and associations, by invoice on request.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
Step-free access via the accessible outdoor grounds; within the exhibition, some areas can only be reached by steps. Wheelchair users are advised to register in advance or bring a companion; assistance from staff is possible. Interactive tour "Einfach Museum" in plain language. Animals are not allowed, except service animals such as guide dogs.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
- Baby changing facilities: not available
Free hands-on activities without registration: treasure hunt for Gruson's lost ring (puzzle set at the ticket desk, ages 10 and up), multi-geocache and an open printing workshop to try out. Coloring books and picture puzzles to download on the website. Children and teenagers under 18 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Fermersleber Weg · 5-min walk
Tram to the stop Fermersleber Weg, from there about a 5-minute walk.
By car
Free parking
Plenty of free parking at the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
- Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi (guest access).
Events & venue rental
As far as we know, the museum does not rent out spaces for external events.
Rentals are currently not offered due to staff shortages.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours led by volunteers are currently only accepted for educational institutions; register at least 10 business days in advance via the online form. Groups and school classes can also visit the museum without a tour. Thursdays 14:00–16:00 (10:00–12:00 during school holidays) demonstrations in the historic printing workshop. |
