Overview

• The Deutsches Museum welcomed its 100-millionth visitor ahead of its 100th anniversary on May 7, 2025.
• A centennial ceremony on May 5 will feature President Steinmeier, Minister-President Söder, and Mayor Reiter, followed by free public admission on May 10–11.
• The museum, founded by Oskar von Miller in 1903, houses 125,000 objects, including a 3.7-billion-year-old moon rock and the U1 submarine.
• Renovations on approximately half of its 45,000 m² exhibition space have increased costs to €750 million, with completion now expected in 2028.
• First opened in 1925, the museum continues to expand its legacy as a global leader in science and technology education.