Complete Guide to Germany’s Top 3 Automotive Museums
📍 Munich 1️⃣ BMW Museum Admission Fee: €12. Free ticket application guides are available online—please check independently. 🎖️ Highlights: The museum exhibits numerous engines and related introductions (BMW started as an aircraft engine manufacturer!). You can walk across the skybridge to BMW Welt (free entry) opposite the museum, where you’ll find the latest car models and a MINI exhibition. Exhibition Floors: 4 floors with 21 exhibition areas in total. ⏳ Recommended Time: Car enthusiasts might spend a full day here, but casual visitors can finish in about 2-3 hours. Others: Free backpack storage is provided. 🎒 📍 Stuttgart 2️⃣ Porsche Museum Admission Fee: Adults get a discount (€6) with proof of public transport to the museum. 🎖️ Highlights: Lots of interactive installations to deepen your understanding of the brand. There’s extensive coverage of Porsche’s founder history, plus free Porsche photo ops and racing simulators to try! 🏎️ Exhibition Floors: 3 floors total—it’s the smallest among the three museums. ⏳ Recommended Time: Casual visitors can finish in under 2 hours. Others: Free audio guides (including Chinese) are available, and you can keep the lanyard after use. 🎧 3️⃣ Mercedes-Benz Museum Admission Fee: Adults get a discount (€10) with a Porsche Museum ticket. 🎖️ Highlights: My personal top recommendation—if you’re short on time, this one is a must-visit (it’s also the most iconic German automotive brand). After entering, take the futuristic elevator to the top floor. Each floor has a different theme (e.g., utility vehicles, race cars). Beyond car introductions, I loved their “Time Corridor,” which covers major historical events and little stories about historical figures from the era. ⏳ Exhibition Floors: 8 floors total—it’s the largest among the three museums. ⏳ Recommended Time: Plan half a day to a full day to fully appreciate this great German brand. Others: Free backpack storage and free audio guides (including Chinese) are provided; you can keep the lanyard after use. 🎒 #GermanyTravel #CarMuseums #BMWGermany #GermanyPorscheMuseum #GermanyMercedesMuseum