BMW Museum, Automobile museum in Milbertshofen-Am Hart, Munich, Germany.
The BMW Museum is an automobile museum in Munich that displays cars, motorcycles, engines, and prototypes documenting the company's technical development. The exhibition is organized thematically across multiple levels, allowing visitors to discover the collection progressively.
The museum opened in 1973, marking a milestone in documenting the company's history. A major modernization in the 2000s updated the exhibition to contemporary standards and renovated the building's infrastructure.
The collection shows vehicles from different phases of the brand's history, giving visitors insight into innovations that shaped the automobile industry. You can follow the evolution from motorcycles to modern models and understand how the company influenced industrial development.
Access is straightforward, with elevators and ramps available throughout the building for visitors with mobility needs. The collection spans multiple levels, so visitors should allow time for a thorough tour.
The building itself is an architectural feature, with a silver circular structure that widens toward the top and marks the skyline. This distinctive shape was designed from the start as a visual symbol for innovation and technology.
Location: Milbertshofen-Am Hart
Inception: 1972
Official opening: 1973
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Am Olympiaturm 1, 80809 München
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +4989125016001
Website: http://bmw-welt.com/de/location/museum/concept.html
GPS coordinates: 48.17667,11.55917
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
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