Mercedes-Benz Museum

Car enthusiasts can learn all about the Mercedes-Benz story and see hundreds of rare vehicles at the luxury car company’s eponymous Stuttgart museum. The collection covers everything from early automobiles to Formula-1 race cars and futuristic concept designs. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum hosts themed temporary exhibits throughout the year.

For a seamless visit, book tickets online before you go. Various guided tours also make it simple to explore the museum’s collection, and many pair a visit with a driving trip along Germany’s famous Autobahn.

• Children age 14 and under receive free admission.

• A range of hands-on activities are held for younger visitors, including an “Inventor’s Workshop,” drawing classes, and special kids’ tours.

• Free audio guides are provided in eight languages.

• Paid English-language tours are held Tuesday–Sunday mornings and can be booked in advance.

• Large luggage is prohibited in the galleries, but the museum has a free cloakroom.

• Dining options include an on-site bistro, a deli, and the upscale Bertha’s Restaurant.

• The Mercedes-Benz Museum is barrier free and fully accessible to wheelchair users.

The Mercedes-Benz Museum is located east of central Stuttgart, across the Neckar River. If using public transportation, take bus line 56 or the S-Bahn line S1 from Stuttgart’s Central Station (Hauptbahnhof) to Neckarpark. For those who plan to drive, the museum offers ample paid parking. Access to the Mercedes-Benz Museum may be restricted during VfB Stuttgart’s home games, in which case it’s best to arrive via the S-Bahn.

The Mercedes-Benz Museum is open every day except Monday. The ticket office shuts one hour prior to closing time. The museum participates in the Long Night of Museums event every March and hosts the annual Mercedes-Benz Concert Summer (Konzertsommer) at the adjacent Mercedes-Benz Stadium in July.

Stuttgart has long been a manufacturing capital, and Mercedes-Benz isn’t the only automotive heavyweight in town. If you’re a true car enthusiast, also plan a visit to the city’s Porsche Museum. In addition to its cutting-edge architecture, the museum showcases 80 rare Porsche models, from early automobiles to concept and race cars.

Yes, there are guided tours for visitors of the Mercedes-Benz Museum. These tours are available in multiple languages and different themes and are a great way to enhance your visit. As you follow your guide around the on-site exhibits, you can learn fascinating insights about the history and evolution of the Mercedes-Benz brand.

Highlights of the Mercedes-Benz Museum include the world’s first motorcar (the Benz Patent Motor Car), built in 1886, and vast collections of vintage Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The museum is also home to a 1924 Targa Florio red racing race and several Formula-1 race cars, as well as nine floors showcasing 1,500 exhibits.

To reach the Mercedes-Benz Museum from Stuttgart Central Station, you can get the S-Bahn and use line S1 to Neckarpark. From here, it takes around 13 minutes to walk from the museum. Alternatively, you can get a taxi from the station to the museum in around 15 minutes.

Yes, you can take both photos and videos inside the Mercedes-Benz Museum, however this is only as long as they are intended for personal use. Tripods and flashes are not permitted in order to protect the exhibits and ensure that other visitors’ enjoyment of the museum is not affected.

No, there isn’t a dress code for visiting the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Instead, visitors are advised to dress comfortably, with a particular focus on sensible and comfortable footwear as there is a lot of ground to cover at the museum and the exhibits are spread over several different floors.

Yes, there are several dining options inside the Mercedes-Benz Museum. Bertha’s Restaurant offers fast casual style food as well as local specialties, such as schnitzel (breaded chicken), and Swabian roast beef. For lighter bites, the Bistro offers sandwiches, cakes, and hot drinks, and the Deli has a range of self-service snacks.