All aviation museums to visit in Bavaria

Take to the skies at 8 aviation museums in Bavaria. These museums celebrate the history and achievements of aviation, from early flight to modern aerospace technology.

Are you fascinated by aviation history and technology? These are the aviation museums you should visit in Bavaria:

  1. Deutsches Museum1

    Deutsches Museum

     Munich
    Located on an island in the middle of the city, the Deutsches Museum is the largest museum devoted to science and technology worldwide. Explore the collection of over 100 000 objects ranging from candelabras to a U1 submarine, or watch one of the interesting interactive programs that change on a dai
  2. Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim2

    Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim

     Oberschleißheim
    The Deutsche Museum Flugwerft Schleißheim is an aviation museum located in Oberschleißheim, Germany. It is situated at the Schleißheim airport and is dedicated to the history of aircraft. The museum provides an opportunity for visitors to explore the evolution of aviation and gain insights into the technological advancements in this field.
  3. Ballonmuseum Gersthofen3

    Ballonmuseum Gersthofen

     Gersthofen
    The Ballonmuseum Gersthofen, located in Gersthofen near Augsburg, holds the distinction of being the oldest balloon museum in the world. It is also recognized as one of the major German technology museums that is under purely municipal ownership. This unique combination of history and technology makes it a fascinating destination for visitors interested in the evolution of balloon technology and its impact on the world.
  4. Gerhard Neumann Museum4

    Gerhard Neumann Museum

     Niederalteich
    The Gerhard Neumann Museum is an aviation-themed museum situated in the quaint village of Niederalteich, Bavaria, Germany. This museum is dedicated to the life and work of Gerhard Neumann, a renowned German aero engine designer. It provides an opportunity for visitors to delve into the history of aviation and explore the significant contributions of Neumann to this field.
  5. Fliegermuseum5

    Fliegermuseum

     Bad Wörishofen
    The Fliegermuseum Bad Wörishofen is an aviation museum situated in the scenic town of Bad Wörishofen, in the Unterallgäu district. This museum offers a unique opportunity to delve into the history of aviation and explore a variety of aircraft exhibits.
  6. German Car Museum Fichtelberg6

    German Car Museum Fichtelberg

     Fichtelberg
    The German Vehicle Museum Fichtelberg is an automobile museum situated in the Upper Franconian town of Fichtelberg. The museum was established in 1992 as a private initiative by the Eckert family. It offers a unique insight into the history of automobiles and is a testament to the Eckert family's passion for vehicles.
  7. Flugmuseum Messerschmitt7

    Flugmuseum Messerschmitt

     Manching
    The Flugmuseum Messerschmitt was inaugurated in 1998 to commemorate the 100th birthday of Willy Messerschmitt. This museum, located in Manching in Upper Bavaria, is dedicated to the life and work of this renowned aircraft designer and houses a permanent exhibition in his honor.
  8. Gustav Weisskopf Museum Pioniere der Lüfte8

    Gustav Weisskopf Museum Pioniere der Lüfte

     Leutershausen
    The Gustav Weisskopf Museum Pioniere der Lüfte, located in Leutershausen, Bavaria, is an aviation museum that was established in 1974. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of Gustav Weißkopf, a flight pioneer who was born in Leutershausen and later emigrated to the USA. The museum also focuses on the beginnings of powered flight, providing a historical perspective on the evolution of aviation.