Technikmuseum Dessau

Technikmuseum Dessau documents aircraft development and engine technology from a significant German aviation manufacturer across multiple exhibition halls and outdoor areas. The collection displays original aircraft, engines, and construction details that illustrate the engineering craftsmanship of this industry.

The museum sits on grounds of an aircraft factory founded in the early 1900s that advanced aviation technology for decades. After World War II production ceased, yet the legacy of this engineering achievement lives on in the exhibited machines.

The museum reflects how aviation engineering shaped the town's identity and continues to echo in local memory. Visitors encounter remnants of an era when engineers and workers created innovative aircraft that gained worldwide recognition.

The museum sits in an easily accessible location with the collection spread across different halls, allowing visitors to set their own pace. It makes sense to allow enough time to examine the many technical details at leisure.

A special treasure is a Junkers aircraft that lay in a Norwegian lake for decades before being salvaged and restored in 1986. The machine shows how sturdy these constructions were and how much skill went into bringing it back to working condition.

Location: Dessau-Roßlau

Inception: 2001

Official opening: May 31, 2001

Opening Hours: 10:00-17:00

Phone: +49(0)3406611982

Website: http://technikmuseum-dessau.de

GPS coordinates: 51.83555,12.20792

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:02