Awesome, fun, cool mueseum of technical exibits. If you’re into cars, bikes, airplanes and other technical exibits then this is a place for you. Don’t forget to bring a camera to take a picture standing next to a submarine or a Starfighter jet.

Probably the best overall science and technical museum in the world, the Deutsches Museum knocks spots off London's science museum in my book.

This vast museum - and it really is huge - comprehensively describes the development of science and technology through the ages. Exhibits cover everything from transport (superb - cars, trams, motorbikes, cycles, planes, trains...even ski-ing) through communications, civil engineering, manufacture, energy production, the human body, atomic physics, musical instruments.

Note: the transport collection - unmissable - has moved to new and larger premises in Theresienhöhe, close to the Schwanthalerhöhe U-bahn (underground) stop. Aviation has also moved to a new site at Schleißheim, just outside the city, though there are some exhibits at the main 'island' site.

Inevitably, this size of collection, and the multi-site nature of the museum, merits advanced planning, as you can't possibly see everything in one visit. With children particularly, it could all be a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, the web-site is very good, and will help you plan a manageable itinerary.

The collections are also very well done for children, too, with lots of buttons to press as well as a special children's section (though inevitably it's aimed at German speakers) which includes toys - including meccano!

The main site is fully accessible by wheelchair, and there are several cafes and a self-service restaurant - even an internet cafe, as well as an excellent shop, perfectly designed to maximise pester-power from the little ones...

The museum is open daily from 9-17h (closed for certain holidays - see website). Admission charges currently € 8.50 for adults, € 3 for children aged 6 and over.