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Deutsches Museum: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Deutsches Museum is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children under 6; disabled children and teens aged 6-17 (GdB 50+); the registered companion of a severely disabled visitor.
- Otherwise: adult day ticket (from 2 Nov 2026; €16 until then) — €18.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Prices rise on 2 November 2026 (adult €16 to €18) - visits before then still cost the old price.
- Children under 6 are free; under-12s need an adult with them.
- The museum shop is outside the ticketed area and can be visited without a ticket.
- Closed on 11 November 2026 for a staff meeting.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children under 6 | children under 6 | Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forFree for disabled children and teens aged 6-17 (GdB 50+) | disabled age 6 to 17 | Present a valid disability pass (degree of disability 50 or more). | No |
| Free forFree for the registered companion of a severely disabled visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | Only with the 'B' mark (or equivalent proof of required assistance). | No |
| Free with passFree with the Munich City Pass | munich city pass holders | Listed under 'Free Admission'; the Munich City Pass itself is a paid tourist pass. Children with the Münchner Ferienpass are also free. | No |
Official prices
Deutsches Museum ticket prices
| Adult day ticket (from 2 Nov 2026; €16 until then) — Discounted €11 from 2 Nov (€9 before) for ages 6-17, pupils/students, disabled visitors and 65+ (seniors Mon-Fri only). Family ticket €40 from 2 Nov (€33 before). | €18 |
| Family ticket (up to two adults with their own children aged 17 and under; €33 until 1 Nov) | €40 |
| Annual pass: Museum Island, Verkehrszentrum and Flugwerft Schleissheim (only at the information desk) — Pays off from the third visit after the November price rise. | €50 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult day ticket (from 2 nov 2026; €16 until then)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
Daily 9:00-17:00, last admission 16:30. Closed 1 Nov, 11 Nov (staff meeting), 24, 25 and 31 Dec 2026 and 1 Jan 2027.
Museumsinsel 1, 80538 München, Germany
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FAQ
Deutsches Museum: common questions
Is Deutsches Museum free?
Deutsches Museum has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children under 6; disabled children and teens aged 6-17 (GdB 50+); the registered companion of a severely disabled visitor. Otherwise the official ticket costs €18.
Who gets free entry to Deutsches Museum?
Children under 6 — children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.. Disabled age 6 to 17 — present a valid disability pass (degree of disability 50 or more).. Carers of visitors with disabilities — only with the 'B' mark (or equivalent proof of required assistance)..
How much is a ticket to Deutsches Museum?
Adult day ticket (from 2 Nov 2026; €16 until then) costs €18 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- deutsches-museum.de/en/museum-island/visit/admission-and-tickets · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- deutsches-museum.de/en/museum-island/visit/opening-hours
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