Flugwerft Schleißheim: Aviation history at a historic site

Construction works at Flugwerft Schleißheim

The roof of the glass exhibition hall is being renovated until the end of 2023. The museum team tries to make sure, that as many areas as possible remain accessible. However, it is possible, that some exhibitions are closed. The admission prices on the respective days will be reduced.

Why Flugwerft Schleißheim is worth a visit:

The dream of flying is probably as old as mankind – and remains fascinating until today. In Oberschleißheim, you can learn all about it.

What to see? Discover all areas of aviation at an authentic location: More than 70 historical and modern flying objects are displayed at Flugwerft Schleißheim, from the Lilienthal glider to the Eurofighter. And all of this right next to the airport.

What's special? A special feature at Flugwerft Schleißheim is the so-called "Glass Workshop". Visitors can watch the staff at work from the gallery and see how the aviation and astronautics collection is restored today. Kids can get their "pilot's license" or fly around with the helicopter simulator.

Lilienthal glider, workshops, flight simulator: The highlights

Right next to the historic airfield of Munich, the museum takes a look back on more than 125 years of aviation history. An exhibition area of 8,000 square meters showcases the story of aircraft developments. From the Lilienthal glider to the Eurofighter, from flying boats to rockets. What you should see:

• The historic airfield buildings with the hangar and the command station. Today, they are used for exhibiting historic aircraft, events and special exhibitions.
• The "Glass Workshop": You can watch professional workers maintaining a wide variety of aircraft from the hangar.
• Flight simulator: If you want to be a pilot yourself, experience life in the cockpit with the helicopter simulator.

Free guided tours and presentations

The following tours are offered for families and individual visitors free of charge:

• Visit of the transport aircraft C-160 in the outdoor area
• The professional flight simulator is regularly demonstrated by the skilled museum’s staff.

For a fee, you can book (by prior arrangement) various group tours and exclusive evening tours.

Interactive stations and children's program

• Interactive displays and accessible objects make the museum a great experience for children. Feel free to touch!
• With a "researcher sheet", kids can explore the Flugwerft Schleißheim on their own.
• In addition, you can book special children's tours and birthday parties for up to 15 kids.

Shop and Café

• A small museum store with a shop-café (coffee, pastries, soft drinks) is located in the entrance area.
• There is also a picnic area to bring your own drinks and snacks with you.

Admission and tickets at Flugwerft Schleißheim

• Adults: 8 Euro, discounted: 5 Euro
• Children and teenagers from 6 to 15: 5 Euro
• Children up to 5 years: free
• School pupils, trainees and students: 5 Euro
• Seniors and disabled persons: 5 Euro
• Family ticket: 17 Euro (up to two adults with their own children aged up to 17)

Events and activities

• The highlight of the year is the so-called "Oldtimer Fly-In". Around 60 planes and aircraft can be watched in action during take-off and landing. 
• At the annual "Modelflugtage" you can experience model airplanes flying.

History of the site: From airfield to aviation museum

In 1919, an airfield for the Royal Bavarian Air Force was built right next to the Schleißheim castles. In the early 1990s, it was decided to build an exhibition hall at this historic site. 

Flugwerft Schleißheim was opened in 1992 as the first branch of the Deutsches Museum and has developed into one of the largest and most important aviation museums in Germany.