The Technik Museum Speyer is one of Europe’s largest private technology museums — over 150,000 square metres on the edge of the historic city of Speyer in Rhineland-Palatinate. It’s home to the largest aerospace exhibition on the continent including an original Soviet space shuttle.
This guide was updated in June 2026: Older visitor reviews and aggregator listings still quote the combined museum-and-IMAX adult ticket at €14–€20; the current official price is €30 for adults (museum + IMAX) and €25 for museum only. The museum is also running jubilee week promotions from 6 June 2026, with a free IMAX documentary included with every regular day pass — not reflected in any existing guide. You can book through GetYourGuide to arrange tickets before you arrive.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Am Technik Museum 1, 67346 Speyer, Germany |
| Opening hours | Daily 9:00–18:00, open 365 days a year |
| Adult (museum only) | €25 |
| Adult (museum + IMAX) | €30 |
| Child 5–14 (museum only) | €20 |
| Child 5–14 (museum + IMAX) | €25 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Birthday admission | Free all ages (with valid ID) |
| IMAX only — adult | €11 |
| IMAX only — child 5–14 | €7 |
| Parking | Paid on site; first 30 minutes free in P1–P4 |
| Nearest transit | Train to Speyer Hbf, then bus 561 to Technik-Museum stop |
| Typical visit | 3–4 hours minimum; full day for enthusiasts |
Technik Museum Speyer opening hours
The museum is open 365 days a year, including all public holidays, with no weekly closing day. Standard hours are 9:00 to 18:00. Adjusted hours apply around Christmas and New Year — check the official site for specific dates.
Jubilee Weeks (from 6 June 2026): Every regular day pass includes a free IMAX documentary of your choice. A free ice cream is also available on presentation of your ticket while supplies last. Check the official site for the promotion’s end date.
Technik Museum Speyer admission prices
All prices confirmed from the official website. Children under 5 enter free. Anyone visiting on their birthday enters free for the day — museum and IMAX documentary included — on presentation of valid ID.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult — museum only | €25 |
| Adult — museum + IMAX | €30 |
| Child (5–14) — museum only | €20 |
| Child (5–14) — museum + IMAX | €25 |
| Under 5 | Free |
| Birthday admission (all ages, with ID) | Free (includes IMAX documentary) |
| IMAX only — adult | €11 |
| IMAX only — child (5–14) | €7 |
Visitors with a disability rating of 60 or higher pay the child admission rate on presentation of a valid pass; passes marked “B,” “Bl,” or “H” entitle one companion to free admission. Museum tickets are not tied to a specific time slot — walk-up visits are always welcome. Book through GetYourGuide to skip the desk queue.
Why visit the Technik Museum Speyer?
- 🏛️ Europe’s largest aerospace exhibition: The Space Exhibition “Apollo and Beyond” covers 5,000 square metres and includes an original Soviet Buran space shuttle, authentic moon rock, space suits, and original capsules — the most comprehensive collection of space hardware on public display in Europe.
- 🎟️ Free birthday admission for all ages: Anyone visiting on their birthday enters free (including an IMAX documentary) on presentation of valid ID — one of the more unusual visitor policies at any European museum.
- 🌿 Legends on Wheels special exhibition (until 8 November 2026): In cooperation with Mercedes-Benz Trucks Classic, 18 commercial vehicles from 1899 to 2024 are on display, including a Daimler cardan truck undergoing live restoration.
- 📜 Slide down a Boeing 747: The roof-mounted Lufthansa Boeing 747-230 “Schleswig-Holstein” has a working slide from the fuselage to the ground — one of the most-photographed visitor experiences at any technology museum in Germany.
- 💰 Open every day of the year: No weekly closing day, no Monday closures, no summer shutdown — one of the most reliably accessible large museums in Germany.
How to get to the Technik Museum Speyer
By car: From the A61 motorway, take the Speyer exit (Exit 63) and follow signs for “Museum.” From Heidelberg or Mannheim, cross the Rhine on the B9 into Speyer and follow museum signs south of the city centre. The museum is approximately 45 minutes from Heidelberg and 90 minutes from Frankfurt.
By train and bus: Take a Deutsche Bahn train to Speyer Hauptbahnhof, then bus line 561 to the “Speyer, Technik-Museum” stop. Journey time from Mannheim Hauptbahnhof is around 40 minutes by train.
Parking at the Technik Museum Speyer
Paid parking is available directly on site in lots P1–P4. The first 30 minutes are free in P1–P4. Motorcycles park free; classic car owners with an “H” licence plate receive a free parking ticket at the ticket window. Four EV charging points (22 kW, Type 2) are available during opening hours.
How long to spend at the Technik Museum Speyer
The museum recommends three to four hours for the main exhibitions. Technology and classic vehicle enthusiasts regularly spend a full day — the site covers over 150,000 square metres indoors and out. Families who want the Boeing 747 slide, the IMAX DOME, and the outdoor exhibits should budget a full day.
Accessibility at the Technik Museum Speyer
The museum grounds, car parks, restaurants, and ticket offices are fully accessible. Most indoor exhibition areas can be reached via ramps or lifts. Some gallery upper floors and certain large walk-in exhibits — including some aircraft — are not accessible due to structural limitations.
Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the Speyer museum grounds, including outdoor areas. Service and guide dogs with appropriate documentation are the only exception.
What to see at the Technik Museum Speyer
The Space Exhibition “Apollo and Beyond” is the museum’s defining attraction — 5,000 square metres covering the full arc of space exploration. The centrepiece is the original Soviet Buran space shuttle, the only one on public display outside Russia, alongside authentic space suits, capsules, and moon rock from NASA missions.
The Boeing 747-230 “Schleswig-Holstein” is a former Lufthansa aircraft mounted on the museum roof. Visitors walk through the fuselage and can descend via a working slide from the aircraft body to the ground — the most photographed experience at Speyer.
The U9 submarine is an original German Navy vessel moored in the museum grounds and open for visitors to explore inside. Note: it was closed 9–11am on 10 June 2026 for filming; check the official site for any further closures.
The motorcycles exhibition fills a large hall with approximately 170 historic machines, covering everything from early 20th-century pioneers to post-war icons and racing bikes.
The Museum Wilhelmsbau holds mechanical musical instruments, vintage fashion, dolls, and decorative objects — a distinctive contrast to the heavy machinery elsewhere, and an attraction in its own right.
The IMAX DOME Cinema has one of the largest dome screens in Europe. Documentary and science films run throughout the day; admission is included cost-effectively in the museum+IMAX combined ticket.
Practical tips for visiting the Technik Museum Speyer
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bring your ID on your birthday | Free admission — including an IMAX documentary — for any age. Confirmed on the official site. |
| No timed entry required | Arrive at any point during opening hours. A spontaneous visit is always possible. |
| Check the jubilee promotion end date | A free IMAX documentary is included with regular day passes during the jubilee weeks from 6 June 2026 — verify on the official site before purchasing. |
| No dogs on site | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the Speyer grounds, including outdoor areas. Service animals are exempt. |
| Book ahead to skip the queue | Walk-up tickets are always available. Booking in advance is worthwhile on busy summer weekends. |
Technik Museum Speyer FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum open on public holidays? | Yes — open 365 days a year, including all German public holidays. Adjusted hours may apply at Christmas and New Year. |
| Are tickets tied to a specific time? | No — tickets are flexible and valid for a period from the date of purchase. |
| Do I need to book in advance? | Walk-up entry is always possible. Booking through GetYourGuide is useful for summer visits when desk queues are longer. |
| What is the difference between Speyer and the Technik Museum Sinsheim? | Sinsheim has the Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144 side by side, plus Formula 1 cars and military history. Speyer has the Buran space shuttle, Europe’s largest aerospace exhibition, and the Boeing 747 slide. Many visitors use the Discovery Package to cover both in two days. |
| Can I bring a dog? | Dogs are not permitted anywhere on the Speyer grounds — including outdoor areas. Service and guide dogs with documentation are the only exception. |
Things to do near the Technik Museum Speyer
Speyer Cathedral (Kaiserdom) is one of the largest Romanesque cathedrals in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, around 20 minutes on foot from the museum — an extraordinary contrast to the technology focus of your day.
The Speyer Old Town and Maximilianstrasse is one of Germany’s oldest city streets, running from the Cathedral to the Rhine waterfront through a well-preserved medieval streetscape.
The Judenhof is a historically important complex in the old town, part of the SchUM World Heritage Sites, preserving one of Germany’s oldest surviving Jewish ritual baths alongside a mikveh dating to around 1128.
The Historical Museum of the Palatinate (Historisches Museum der Pfalz) in central Speyer holds the famous Golden Hat of Schifferstadt — a Bronze Age gold artefact — alongside wine history and Roman-era archaeology.
The Rhine riverfront is a 20-minute walk from the museum, with a car-ferry crossing to Lingenfeld offering views across the river landscape.
Similar technology museums to visit near Speyer
The Technik Museum Sinsheim (40 km north) is the natural partner, sharing the same organisation and a combined Discovery Package ticket. It holds the only side-by-side display of a Concorde and Tupolev Tu-144, plus an extensive Formula 1 and military history collection.
The Deutsches Museum (Munich — 3 hours south-east) is Germany’s national science and technology museum and the largest of its kind in the world, covering mining, computing, and aviation across 73,000 square metres.
The Porsche Museum (Stuttgart — 90 minutes north-east) is architecturally spectacular and covers the full history of a single marque in exceptional depth — a strong complement for visitors drawn primarily by the automotive collection at Speyer.
More Germany travel
Other Germany travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Guides to visiting Eltz Castle and Marksburg Castle in Rhineland-Palatinate
- What to see at the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz.
- Castles on the Rhine: Visitor guides to the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress in Koblenz and Pfalzgrafenstein Castle in Kaub.
- Visitor guide to Schloss Drachenburg in Konigswinter.
- Plan your visit to Erfurt Cathedral in Thuringia.
