BMW Museum
BMW Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Hundreds of thousands of people visit BMW's four-cilinder BMW tower and the bowl-shaped museum next to it each year. The museum showcases the technical development of cars and motorcycles and also has some exhibits about the history of the company. Many old cars and motorcycles are on display along a spiral ramp that curls along the inside of the bowl-shaped building.
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- Alexander V296 contributionsOne of the best car museums I have ever visited.One of the best car museums I have ever visited. It has numerous items from the birth of the company till nowadays. It has not only cars and motorcycles, but items connected with BMW's construction of ships and planes.Visited June 2022Written December 10, 2022
- UmaSingapore, Singapore19 contributionsInteresting MuseumWe really loved this place. Super old vintage cars till the latest new ones were on display. They also carry motorbikes and other engines. Very well maintained and super modernized. My hubby and son camped for almost 3 hours in this museum. If you are travelling with kids especially boys, please do visitVisited December 2022Written December 18, 2022
- Nana0901Connecticut95 contributionsWanted to see more cars from the BMW family. Just few exhibitions.Not a big exposition of cars. Was expecting more information and exposition of the BMW family. Was very excited to go see the museum, but it had less cars than other museums we visited. The last dew floors is ecological/green information that is very useful.Visited January 2023Traveled with familyWritten January 15, 2023
- JaniO393 contributionsGood museum experienceVisited while in Munich in mid-February 2023. It was easy for me to enjoy everything about the BMW Museum experience and explored it until it closed. I really liked the kinetic sculpture, Place of Remembrance memorial and BMW sustainable exhibition. No audio guide but there is a BMW Museum app that serves as a personal museum guide. When I visited, guided tours could only be arranged by phone or email but there was no online calendar tool to view guided tour availability.Visited February 2023Traveled soloWritten March 10, 2023
- JPSAttard, Malta76 contributionsA walk through BMW’s extensive history. Worth a visit for any car enthusiastBMW history from the very beginning in extreme detail. Hundreds of Cars, bikes and anything in between. Race cars, movie cars, concept vehicles and they even have an Elvis car. It’s well worth a visit. I do not recommend to take small children if they have trouble obeying and not touching.Visited April 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 6, 2023
- AllanJGJWellington, New Zealand3,826 contributionsExcellent specialist museumWhether you're a car junky, a fan of well-designed museums, or a technology afficianado you're likely to love this museum. Lots of beautiful cars and motor-cycles and some fascinating displays on the development of the technology. Also, don't miss the apologetic and apparently honest appraisal of the company's use of slave labour in world war 2. Easy parking (well obviously!), a sensible cafe, and just a few steps to BMW Welt with examples of current models. A pleasant way to spend half a day - particularly when it's raining!Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 12, 2023
- boliphan73 contributionsGood tour but just a little too longMy group of college students from the U.S, went to the museum and also the tour. It is a little too long but overall a great experience, It could easily be done in 90 minutes and not two hours. We actually stopped at one point to watch paint dry. The end was the best when we saw how they tested each finished car and how they are made to specification of each country they are going to.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 18, 2023
- Rashid FAlpharetta, Georgia64 contributionsHistory of the Ultimate Driving MachineGreat collection of automobiles and a informative display of cars and motorbikes documenting the history of BMW. The adjacent BMW Welt is free to access but visiting the museum is highly recommended. Parking is easy and the location is easily accessible from highway or bus.Visited June 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 10, 2023
- Hossein THouston, Texas127 contributionsAn educational and interesting place to visit on a rainy dayWe visited both buildings. There is paid parking available under the BMW building. This is where they keep the new cars, including the newly purchased Rolls-Royce cars. The cars are for show and you cannot sit inside them to get the real feeling. The museum is a short walk from BMW building and requires a fee to enter. They close at 6 PM. There you can see the progression of the development of BMW motorcycles, and cars since early 1900. Depending on how much you are interested in cars, you can spend a good two hours there. There is an audio guide which we did not purchase since we had only one hour before it closes.Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 6, 2023
- EvaBothell, Washington160 contributionsCool architected building with smallish exhibits.As a BMW owner and aficionado - had to go to the mothership. Was a little disappointed by the smallish size of exhibits and the gift shop was pretty bare, but seeing the history and evolution of BMW’s motorcycles and cars was neat. We are fans of E30 classic style and even saw a similar build. Did you know that they make proto types out of clay? Very cool to see in person. I tried wiping my drool off the M1 Hommage…think I got it. Oh and CE 04 is hands down the most amazing electric scooter ever manufactured! Definitely on my wishlist…Visited July 2023Traveled with familyWritten July 19, 2023
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Goirle, The Netherlands12 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
Me and my 2 sons (4 and 9), petrolheads, went on a museum trip in south Germany. Porsche and Mercedes museum both 10 euro admittance (kids free), and both were awesome (spent multiple hours in each) for adults AND kids. BMW museum charged us 17 euros, and was a one hour deception. Just 2 race cars, not a single car where the kids could sit at the wheel, and also the souvenir shop a bit boring and overall more expensive than Porsche and Mercedes.
Bmw racing engines alley and m1/m3/m5/m6 platform were not dissapointing i must say.
Bmw racing engines alley and m1/m3/m5/m6 platform were not dissapointing i must say.
Written February 12, 2020
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JB
Pacifica, CA1 contribution
Feb 2020 • Couples
A beautiful building, but a VERY WEAK display of cars. I expected to see at least 120-150 classic BMW street and race cars. Less than 50 were on display. Only one lonely 2002 series example? One example of the most iconic sport sedan in automotive history?
Almost no race cars, except for one Sauber F1 car bolted to a wall, and one 60's F1 car.
I've seen much nicer private collections in both Florida and in California.
A fairly decent display of classic BMW motorcycles.
The static displays of sustainable engineering tech were pointless and boring. And the Cold War / Berlin Wall history section was totally out of place in a car museum.
This museum was not worth the €10 admission unless you know absolutely nothing about BMW and are starting from scratch.
Almost no race cars, except for one Sauber F1 car bolted to a wall, and one 60's F1 car.
I've seen much nicer private collections in both Florida and in California.
A fairly decent display of classic BMW motorcycles.
The static displays of sustainable engineering tech were pointless and boring. And the Cold War / Berlin Wall history section was totally out of place in a car museum.
This museum was not worth the €10 admission unless you know absolutely nothing about BMW and are starting from scratch.
Written February 20, 2020
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PatrickLLLL
Hong Kong, China205 contributions
Jan 2020
The museum sets out the history of the aircraft engine-turned-car manufacturer, which is relatively short and therefore the collection of vintage cars is not as impressive as that of say grand old Mercedes Benz. If you can walk for 2 hours, join the factory tour which shows the concurrent production of 3 models in one production system from stamping, welding, painting to assembly, although you will be nowhere near where the shiny cars roll off the production line ready to be driven away. There’s a lot of walking up and down stairs and can be taxing for some people! Photo taking is not permitted inside the factory.
Written February 17, 2020
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Minna
Turku, Finland68 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This exhibition is not just cars, motorcycles, engines and so on. It is very well constucted, lots of interactive attractions, some design, art and history, too. We arrived at the time museum opens and then there was not a queue to the ticket booth. Later on we saw a long line. Even though there are many people visiting the museum, it does not feel crowdy.
Written January 3, 2020
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seetheworld600
va434 contributions
Jul 2023 • Solo
If you’re a car nut, this is a must see while in Munich. The museum was busy the morning I visited and there was a line to enter the museum due to them spacing out the number of people they let enter at one time. People who had purchased tickets online had a separate entrance. Beware that there are certain items and size bags that are not allowed in the museum. Free lockers are provided, but they require a euro coin which is returned when you retrieve your belongings. The BMW Welt is across the street and is free.
Written August 19, 2023
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Bilbo
Milton Keynes, UK123 contributions
Sep 2020 • Couples
Thoroughly enjoyed this "must do" guided tour of the BMW Museum in Munich. Arrived to explore the future of BMW in the Bowl Building. Then rested at M1 Bistro on the terrace before the guided tour started. The guided tour is very informative and relaxing in the new 3-storey building and covers history of motorcycles, aircraft engines and cars, including 2 cars used in James Bond films. Several years from design to production and I now appreciate how much effort BMW apply to maintaining their exemplary reputation. I would also like to thank our guide for a job well done and there was time after the guided tour to revisit and take photos.
Written September 19, 2020
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DisgruntledScotLass
Edinburgh, UK116 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
As avid BMW fans, my partner and I were excited to visit the museum. After we arrived, we got through the museum in about 50 minutes. Whilst we did like reading about history, seeing classic models and the interactive features available at the museum, it was over far too quickly. We sat in the cafe for hours and found the coffee there was actually quite decent and enjoyed that the most!
Written January 28, 2020
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louisianagervais
Gonzales, LA50 contributions
Dec 2019
It was a rainy morning and so we decided to visit this museum. VERY WELL DONE. It's a very modern museum and full of cars and motorcycles through the ages. We enjoyed very much. It's for people of all ages and we probably spent about 2 hours in the museum. We had lunch in the little cafe and it was very good. Not too bad price wise.
Written January 5, 2020
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Tim R
Hampton, VA429 contributions
Jul 2020 • Couples
This was our first visit to the BMW Museum, and it didn't disappoint. It was really setup well, so you circle down through the different eras of BMWs, including the early 1920's, war years and modern times. They also have a great section on innovation. The museum's also right next door to BMW Welt, so you can go look at current models and also Mini Coopers and Rolls Royce. Overall, a great way to spend half a day.
Written July 4, 2020
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Zosia B
Waterloo, Belgium1,412 contributions
Dec 2019
If you love BMWs visiting this museum is a must. But the museum isn't as well laid out as other car museums (Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc). There really isn't a flow to the exhibits leaving visitors to wander as they wish without following a story or history line.
Written January 2, 2020
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Can I book a specific hour for my self-guided tour? The website is automatically entering !0:00 for my time slot. I am assuming that if I purchase a ticket, I can use it anytime from 10:00-18:00? Thank you for your quick response!!!
h6p8gv
Raleigh, NC321 contributions
Yes you can use it anytime
Trying to purchase admission for 5 for the BMW Museum for the afternoon of July 4, 2023. Is every single day this summer sold out??? Help please!! Danke!
JaniO
US393 contributions
Send an inquiry about updated availability by email or phone. BMW Museum/BMW Welt are popular activities and bookings fill up fast.
h6p8gv
Raleigh, NC321 contributions
It is to my understanding when you buy a ticket for a day it can be used on any tour that daY am I right?
carinabortolini
Belo Horizonte, MG532 contributions
So I want to know: Hop on Hop off in Munich stops in front of BMW Museum?
Hellen Saimi
Curitiba, PR836 contributions
Oi Carina, sim, há uma parada em frente. Aproveite pra ir cedo e também visitar o parque olímpico e a torre.
Hi, yes! The bus stops right in front of the BMW Welt/museum.
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