BMW Museum

BMW Museum

10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
Closed
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
About
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.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • Olympiazentrum • 5 min walk
  • Petuelring • 7 min walk
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  • plc1976
    Spalding, United Kingdom263 contributions
    3 of 5 bubbles
    Our guide was brilliant the one hour tour took us around the museum quickly and highlighted things that we should return to after the tour to enjoy. I definitely recommend booking the guided tour. The museum has some cool things to see I’m not sure how well I would have taken them in without our guide though as it has a bit of a chaotic flow. The main thing to know is that BMW have not provided air conditioning, the building is uncomfortably hot. Please take a bottle of water with you. I’m a fan of BMW but would not return to the museum as it was very busy and uncomfortable.
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 18, 2024
  • Christian G
    Buchs St. Gallen, Switzerland14 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    I really liked the museum even if we say that it lasted a little 'short, the price of entry at the time I am writing the review is 12 euros, taking into account that there is also the BMW Welt nearby let's say it is worth it . It should be taken into account that to visit it the cost of parking is another 10 euros. The only flaw is that as a car Expert I would have preferred a better chronological order to present the cars. Despite this I am very happy with the experience and Recommendation to all car lovers.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 15, 2024
  • coley_713
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom59 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    For 12 euros per person, it's worth the 2 hour visit. The Welt building shows off the latest specification cars. The Welt is free admission. The building is architecturally futuristic and is full of the latest technology, such as free-roaming robots that act as assistance points. An overhead walkway connects the Welt to the Museum. The Museum is chargeable, stretches over several floors and meanders through the history of BMW. As other comments point out, it is very warm in the museum, even in October when we went, when it was about 10oc outside.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written October 9, 2024
  • oscarette
    102 contributions
    4 of 5 bubbles
    As the exhibits are not arranged chronologically, I was glad I went for the 1 hour guided tour of the museum. The guide led us thru the exhibits chronologically and made the visit so enjoyable, giving us many insights. I highly recommend the guided tour.
    Visited October 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 3, 2024
  • Carol B
    8 contributions
    3 of 5 bubbles
    Really cool building, amazing architecture but we went on a wet Sunday afternoon cool outside at 17 degrees but inside it felt like 40 degrees especially the higher floors. I can’t understand why they didn’t put on the air conditioning. Everyone around us was complaining about the heat. Apart from that some amazing cars and engines on display. The shop was very poor in terms of merchandise. I thought we’d find a lot more books/ magazines on the history of BMW and of all the different car types but only a few on display and they were way over priced. Mostly cheap bits of plastic for kids that had no relationship with BMW. No clothes, sweatshirts, t shirts or hats etc on sale.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written July 7, 2024
  • ViajerosXpress
    Spain182 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    Whether you like it or not, the BMW museum is a very entertaining experience. They have exhibitions of both motorcycles, cars, antiques and novelties. You can see it in about 1h/1:30h. There are interactive areas, exhibitions, breakdowns, games and it is all very well presented so the visit is very enjoyable. You can even get on a competition bike and they give you air to take pictures of 10!
    Visited December 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 7, 2024
  • ChickenParm41
    833 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    Great Museum, even if you don't like cars. It's only 12 euro to get in. They make you check your coat if you are not wearing it. Lockers are free. We took a train there, which was very convenient. There are several buildings that you can visit. It was a very cool museum and I highly recommend it for all automobile enthusiasts. They even have motorcycles there.
    Visited November 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written November 15, 2024
  • mountain-jp
    58 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    As a fan of the brand, this museum is an absolute MUST, but so is everyone else, because this company and its development are living German industrial history! In more than 20 rooms neither many well-known models, but also less known prototypes were shown and a bridge was built to racing, aviation and shipbuilding. You can quickly scurry through here and pick out the Unpacked ones that interest you or spend a whole day with all the details. Time flies by! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The museum is very easy to reach by subway. On our visit day there was really a lot going on and it was very warm in the rooms – but that was the only minor drawback of this visit.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written October 4, 2024
  • BTS1972
    Munich, Germany3,746 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    The museum offers many iconic vehicles from BMW history. You put a lot of effort into the presentation and let it cost you something. You can see that too. Tickets are affordable, there are even free tickets available for vehicle collection, which you don't have to use immediately. There is of course a garage, but also a subway connection.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written July 23, 2024
  • Susan R
    Murrieta, California354 contributions
    5 of 5 bubbles
    If you love engines, cars, and all types of BMW vehicles This is the museum to visit. Cost is 12 euros a person. And plan your spend 1-2 hours. Its layout is easy to navigate as areas have large numbers, so follow the numbers and you will see all. The audio exhibits have English choices, and info boards are in both languages. I am not into lots of engines, cars, motorcycles etc, but I truly enjoyed the museum of this company that is over 100 years old. So much history, evolution, and glimpses into the future. If you have time, it’s worth seeing. Notes: good for all ages, wheelchair accessible, clean restrooms, cafe for small bites and lattes.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 11, 2024
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Dr Andrea T
1 contribution
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Admittedly, I went with my husband and 11 & 13yr old boys who are “car guys” which I am not, so this is written with that in mind.
The museum was HOT - many needing to use their own fans - and uncomfortably CROWDED. We are in the middle of a heat wave here but it was still cooler outside than many parts of the museum inside. We arrived 10 minutes after opening with tickets purchased in advance.
Backpacks must be placed in lockers (which were free)
The museum is quite inclusive of the BMW history and story, but not that engaging for young people who don’t have the patience to read panel after panel.
There are very few interactive exhibits, also making it tough for kids to remain engaged. The crowds and heat made it uncomfortable.

BMW Welt (across the plaza from the museum) on the other hand was fantastic, and FREE!
Many interactive things - racing simulator, video games, can sit on motor bikes and in some cars. Had an auto show feel; this is also where the factory tours ($) and car pickups take place.
Take it as you will - for our family the museum was a disappointment, but the day was salvaged at BMW Welt.
Written August 14, 2024
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seetheworld600
va432 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
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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Harrison R
28 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Friends
This entire museum feels like a corporate advertisement that you have to pay to see. If you are particularly interested in BMW you may really enjoy this museum, however I was mostly concerned with how the museum presented the company’s history. Through out the entire museum, BMW’s tight ties to the Nazi party and use of concentration camp labor is barely mentioned, focusing primarily on the technical developments of the time and presenting them as great success that reflects the company’s values.

The museum acknowledges the company’s problematic past in a small exhibit towards the end, which I appreciate. However, this exhibit is easily missed and all of the information should really be incorporated in to the rest of the museum. It doesn’t feel right to be hiding this past.

It was €7 with a student discount and still worth the visit but BMW can do better.
Written April 21, 2024
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TheReviewer0921
Madrid, Spain21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
The BMW Museum was amazing. My family & I rented the UberScooters & road there from our hotel, Hampton Inn by Hilton North Munich. About a 10 minute ride. Tickets are very well reasonable, 12 euros a person. If you are a couple with 2 kids (family of 4), you can purchase family tickets for 24 euros. I recommend starting at the “old school” museum and actually seeing the start of BMW from the beginning & then make your way across the street to see where BMW is at today. The “new school” museum is FREE to enter & is open until 24:00 due to the restaurant & parking garage.
Written September 29, 2022
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aleekwa
Asia184 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
I'm impressed by the level of details and stories that BMW has to tell. Just the history of its logo evolution is already fascinating.

Problem is, the museum experience is poorly designed. while they numbered 20+ exhibit areas, there seems to have no logical sequencing among them. there is no clear guidance on where to start in each room and the guest journey is very strange too, e.g. from exhibit 14, there is a staircase that leads you to exhibit 18, leaving you to look around for 15 - 17.

There are a lot of cars and display that guests love to take pictures with. problem is, the descriptions are also printed in small prints very close to the items, so you ended up always either photo bombing or being photo bombed.

also, their service is very average. reception at BMW Welt said there was a 3hr line at the museum, suggesting us not to go. we still went and found that there was no line. the guard at the entrance has a poker face and shouted at us to move faster while we were puzzling if we had to scan our ticket at the machine.

BMW being so proud of their precision design and manufacturing could do much better than this.
Written December 29, 2023
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Hossein T
Houston, TX177 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
We 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.
Written July 6, 2023
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Rashid F
Alpharetta, GA62 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Great 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.
Written June 10, 2023
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Joerg-Ulrichr
Obernkirchen, Germany703 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
The BMW Museum is located directly opposite the BMW Welt. The visitor can see a very good selection of BMW vehicles, motorcycles and also an insight into racing cars. The development of BMW from then to now is shown to visitors using various BMW models from the 5 series. Various engines, including aircraft turbines, are also available for inspection. On the ground floor, interested visitors can also marvel at very well-maintained vintage car models. There is also an entry fee. There was a discount if I presented my severely disabled person's card. Free entry was not possible. The staff was very nice and friendly as well as helpful. Credit card payment is also possible. Physical well-being has also been taken care of in the museum. The museum is wheelchair accessible as there are several elevators. Very worth seeing museum!
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Written March 20, 2024
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Gut oder Nicht? Steht im Bericht!
Germany486 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Couples
A good recommendation for a grey spring day. €10 entrance fee per adult is OK. The four-cylinder BMW tower has been standing on Petuelring for 50 years and the BMW Museum, also known as the salad bowl or white sausage kettle, has been standing next to it since 1973. You can see the technical development of BMW from the beginning through to today and into the future. Engines, turbines, vehicles, motorcycles and airplanes in many different versions are on display. We found the atmosphere of the exhibition to be calm and the building harmonizes with the museum concept. Technology enthusiasts will certainly enjoy what is on display.
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Written February 28, 2024
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Massimiliano P
Novara, Italy48,694 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
The BMW museum is housed in a modern building in the shape of a tyre, located within the headquarters area of the famous brand, near the Olympic park. Easily reachable from the center of Munich by metro, in this futuristic museum you can admire various models of cars, motorbikes and related mechanical components. Pleasant visit even for those who are not motor enthusiasts. At the end of the visit to the museum, taking the elevated walkway, you can reach the Welt, the scenic dealership. It is possible that you will have to queue at the cash desks to purchase tickets.
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Written February 3, 2024
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