Want to bring your lectures to life, boost your German university prep, or just explore mind-blowing science? Munich is your playground.
From giant lightning bolts and dinosaur skeletons to parabolic math slides and deep-space shows, Munich offers unforgettable science experiences — perfect for students, STEM lovers, and TestAS candidates.
Here are 13 interactive, educational, and visually spectacular spots you need to visit — with direct Google Maps links, website access, and insights you won’t find in basic travel blogs.
1. Deutsches Museum
Theme: General Science & Technology
What you’ll experience: Explore one of the world’s largest science museums. Experience real lightning, descend into a replica mine, and marvel at historic and futuristic tech. Explore immersive exhibits, hands-on activities, and rare artifacts that bring General Science & Technology to life for learners of all levels.
Insider tip: Start early. It takes over 4 hours to explore properly. Don’t miss the physics demo stage!
- Website: https://www.deutsches-museum.de
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/6vysv2yLBnU2
nfo: Museumsinsel 1, daily 9–17h, Adults €14 / Students €4.50
2. Flugwerft Schleissheim (Deutsches Museum branch)
Theme: Aviation & Spaceflight
What you’ll experience: Step into a real aircraft hangar filled with vintage planes, helicopters, and gliders. Explore the evolution of flight from early propeller designs to jet propulsion and space technology. Don’t miss the cockpit experience and the Cold War-era aircrafts on display.
Insider tip: Climb inside a real aircraft cockpit.
- Website: https://www.deutsches-museum.de/en/flugwerft-schleissheim
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/XQ2pbdS5AXJ2
Info: Daily 9–17h, Adults €7 / Students €3
3. ESO Supernova Planetarium
Theme: Astronomy & Astrophysics
What you’ll experience: Dive into the cosmos with Europe’s most advanced planetarium and an interactive, multilingual science center. Discover real-time celestial visuals, rotating astronomy exhibits, and immersive 360° star dome shows that make you feel like you’re inside a galaxy. Insider tip: Check their event calendar for public telescope nights.
- Website: https://supernova.eso.org
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/W1LV7eh7ZyN2
Info: Garching, Wed–Fri 9–17h, Sat–Sun 12–17h, Exhibits free / Shows €5 / Tours €8
4. Museum Mensch und Natur
Theme: Biology, Evolution, Earth Sciences
What you’ll experience: Explore the interconnected story of life on Earth — from early evolution and human biology to natural disasters and climate impact. Interactive models and real-life fossils make this a fun and educational spot for all ages. Insider tip: Check the rotating exhibit hall — themes change each quarter.
- Website: https://www.museen-in-bayern.de/museum/museum-mensch-und-natur
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/2Xu3cUW8r4K2
Info: Schloss Nymphenburg, Free for students / Sundays €1
5. Botanischer Garten München
Theme: Botany & Ecology
What you’ll experience: Enter a living encyclopedia of plants. Stroll through fragrant rose gardens, venture into steamy tropical greenhouses, and marvel at rare and endangered species in curated environments that reflect ecosystems from every corner of the globe. Insider tip: Visit in spring or during butterfly season for peak visuals.
- Website: https://www.botmuc.snsb.de
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Fv1a7fzxRxM2
Info: Menzinger Str. 65, Adults €5.50 / Students free
6. Paläontologisches & Geologisches Museum
Theme: Earth Science & Ancient Life
What you’ll experience: Travel back millions of years to Bavaria’s prehistoric past. Touch ancient fossils, see full-sized dinosaur skeletons, and learn about Earth’s layers, tectonics, and evolution through vivid models and immersive displays. Insider tip: First Sunday of each month = expert-led fossil talks.
- Website: https://www.snsb.de/index.php/en/museum-en/geo-palaeo.html
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/AB9D3GwvxFg
Info: Richard-Wagner-Str. 10, Free entry
7. Museum Reich der Kristalle
Theme: Mineralogy & Crystallography
What you’ll experience: Step into a glittering hall of natural beauty and structure. This museum showcases massive single crystals, brilliant mineral specimens, and 3D models that explain how crystals grow and reflect light. A must-see for fans of geology, chemistry, and design. Insider tip: Visit during guided tours to see rare behind-glass pieces.
- Website: https://www.geowissenschaften.uni-muenchen.de/sektionen/mineralogie/museum/index.html
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/vBcKZSTAvXq
Info: Theresienstr. 41, Adults €5 / Students €3
8. ITüpferl @ TUM
Theme: Informatics & Computer Science
What you’ll experience: This student-run tech hub gives you an intimate look into computing history and research. From early hard drives to modern AI tools, the interactive exhibits invite you to explore how digital tech has evolved. Great for anyone curious about how code changed the world. Insider tip: Ask staff to show you early 1980s processor tech!
- Website: https://www.bits.tum.de/ituepferl.html
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/dL3rGaGZiVD2
Info: Boltzmannstr. 3, Tue 14–16h (term time), Free
9. Math Exhibition ix-quadrat
Theme: Mathematics + Visual Geometry
What you’ll experience: Math you can touch, climb, and play with. Discover symmetry, fractals, and logic puzzles through hands-on installations. Don’t miss the iconic 3-story parabolic slide — a perfect fusion of geometry and adrenaline. Insider tip: Great for study breaks + photo ops.
- Website: https://www.ix-quadrat.de
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/hYQ3Z1Z6Crp
Info: Boltzmannstr. 3, Mon 14–16h, Free
10. Anatomische Sammlung LMU
Theme: Human Anatomy & Evolution
What you’ll experience: One of Germany’s oldest and most comprehensive anatomy collections. You’ll see preserved human organs, comparative anatomy with animals, and rare models from the 1800s. A thought-provoking stop for pre-med, biology, or anyone fascinated by the human body. Insider tip: Some models date back over 150 years.
- Website: https://www.anatomie.med.uni-muenchen.de
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/gAvkKkJ45CK2
Info: Pettenkoferstr. 11, Mon 11–16h, Free
11. Tierpark Hellabrunn
Theme: Zoology & Conservation
What you’ll experience: Not your average zoo — this one is organized by geography, not species. Discover how animals live in global ecosystems, from polar bears in Arctic zones to monkeys in Amazon canopies. Ideal for biology and ecology students. Insider tip: Plan a half-day, and attend a live feeding.
- Website: https://www.hellabrunn.de
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/GZqUe7TNdK62
Info: Tierparkstr. 30, Adults €15 / Students €11
12. Sea Life München
Theme: Marine Biology
What you’ll experience: Dive into a fully immersive aquarium experience. Sea Life houses over 3,000 marine creatures and includes a tunnel tank where rays and sharks swim above your head. Interactive zones teach marine conservation and aquatic ecosystems. Insider tip: Online tickets are cheaper and skip queues.
- Website: https://www.visitsealife.com/munich
- Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/Y4EZWm2wDsu
Info: Willi-Daume-Platz 1, Adults from €13, Kids from €10
13. edulink insight: Make science part of your study plan
If you’re preparing for medicine, engineering, biology, or tech degrees, many of these exhibitions align with your TestAS subject modules. Museums are the smartest way to learn by doing.
🔗 Explore our full guide: How to choose what to study in Germany
Final thoughts
Munich isn’t just where you study. It’s where you grow your curiosity.
From lightning simulators to AI labs and fossil halls, these places make science inspiring and real. So take a break from your textbooks, grab your student ID, and see where science takes you.
🎓 For more student-friendly learning tips and TestAS prep, explore the edu-link blog or contact us for support.
Schreibe einen Kommentar