Dresden Transport Museum

The museum is really fun,informative and has a lot of exhibits and 3 floors Make sure to have at least 1 hour for exploring. The museum would be fun for both,kids and adults No need in buying tickets in advance Was a bit hard for a senior to walk between 3 floors

I loved all of the East German machinery. It's not something that I have ever seen in other European auto museums outside the token Trabant.

It's only steps away from the Frauenkirche, which you will likely visit, so if you like trains, cars, boats, or planes, why not stop in? It's quite a varied collection. The model railway is fun, of course, but I particularly liked walking through the old tram car, and looking at a locomotive close up. The ship models were beautiful, with interesting writeups. The automobile section, while quite small, was also good. Its focus was on mid-level vehicles from the 1900s, rather than the expensive cars that many automobile museums focus on. The airplane section had numerous models spanning at least a 100-year period, and some actual planes suspended from the ceiling. Overall, it was enjoyable. We spent about two hours here.

There were old cars, bikes and motorbikes on display, there were the sections with models of ships, planes and trains and locomotives. It was even possible to walk into some of the wagons and locomotives, which was especially enjoyed by children. When I saw all those real big and heavy locomotives, I wondered how they got them in to the building. The entrance fee was €11. This museum is closed on Mondays.

Great museum in the centre of Dresden. I wonder how they took the trains into it. Alle kinds of transport, many real vehicels, modeltrain exhibition. Not only for children

This place will show you the history of cars, bicycles, races, motorbikes, trains, aviation etc. The best thing not only for children is the huge model railway room.

March 2022 The museum was directly in front of the hotel I was staying in, and, as I work for an automobile museum in Stuttgart, I had to visit the Verkehrsmuseum (transport museum) in Dresden. The museum is small but full of wonderful treats (klein aber großartig). Housed in a building built in the 16th century to house the horses and coaches of King Johann of Saxony, the building is still dedicated today to mobility, The museum consists of six destinctive sections: - road transport - rail transport - aviation - sea/water transport - model railroad - road safety for children with other rooms for activities and other exhibitions. Ticket price €11 is fair, especially if you have time to view everything there. I spent three hours in the museum. The audio guide is an app which you can download on your smartphone. The problem is, if you don't have a headset/earpiece with you, you have to hold your phone to your ear if you don't want to bother other visitors. It would be a good idea if the museum offered such headsets. The good thing about the app is that you can listen back to the tracks days later if you note the code numbers of the exhibits. Your visit starts in the road transport section - and that's where I spent most of my time. The invention of the wheel, the penny.farthing, the bicycle, the automobile. In this museum you can learn how to get on a penny-farthing! The museum is a bit cramped but full of interesting exhibits. For example, a video is projected onto a Horch engine illustrating the movement of the cylinders. When you press on the Horch accelerator, you accelerate the movement of the cylinders. I also loved the writing on the walls. The world history corresponding to the vehicles on exhibit. Great activities for children. I especially liked the "Flight physics lab" and the driving school where small children can learn the rules of the road. I could have spend the whole day in the Museum - or even longer.

Beautiful layout of different locomotives and history of the land without being in your face. The land transport really gives a basic chronological insight to transportation's transformation. Was a little disappointed about aviation and sea transport lacking in some translations.

Transport is always something that stands out when it is no longer there - and suddenly trade logistics are severely affected. In this respect, a very interesting topic, which is prepared here in a very diverse way, with a focus on traffic technology.

An interesting journey through time through the age of technical development of vehicles in various fields.

A very interesting exhibition of traffic development in eastern Germany. Many exhibits have not been seen before. Everything explained with attention to detail. Entering some exhibits is also recommended.

The exhibition is divided into road transport, train and aviation. Is actually very well constructed, but does not come really in depth with the different areas. The place is really good for children, as there are many things they can play with and is a big model course they can watch. You can spend about an hour here.

Well done and interestingly designed. Train, car, plane, ships, everything ordered and with lots of information about all eras. There is also a lot on offer for children.

Museum located in the city center, on the pedestrian part, fairly easily accessible. All transport is presented here, air, sea, railways, cars. There are also workshops with Things to do for children. Many collectors' items, but the aviation is little represented, perhaps for lack of space apart from a replica of the plane with which Blériot had crossed the Channel. There is a huge miniature rail circuit that will delight young and old.

In a city like Dresden, this museum is suitable for a relaxing side visit. The best part in my opinion is the bikes, motorcycles and cars. It contains a working model of electric trains, but it is only turned on at specific times, so we only saw it from a standstill. From memory, I'd say it was on at 11 and 4:00, but check it out first.

Unfriendly staff (guide). We were there on June 8th, 2024. The tickets for the tour were only given to selected people. Unfortunately, we were not there. Our children were looking forward to the tour and we could not take part because we did not have these tickets.

The Museum is organized into four sections: private vehicles, railways, aviation and navigation. The top floor offers a nice surprise for children and one dedicated to modeling (very well looked after and beautiful). Each section exposes the evolution of that medium in relation to industrial progress and political changes. Especially nice how the impact of the union of the two Germanys on navigation is explained. Very well told also but aviation section. I found it complete, accurate and well explained. Maybe I would add a few more benches to rest between one room and another.

We visited the Dresden Transport Museum as a family, with teenagers and a younger child. In 3 hours of visit, the latter has never been bored. It's already a sign that's not misleading. The museum is very well designed and caters to all ages. Everyone has something to gain. It is very educational, interactive and informative. The scenography and decoration are excellent. The price is very affordable.

For 11 euros admission we would have expected more. We knew the museum from earlier times. That's why we were a little disappointed. We would have liked a signpost or any signs to be able to walk more specifically. This shortcoming was also known to the staff, but could not do anything. Otherwise it was quite OK.

It was planned as a little culture on the day of departure, but then turned out to be a 4-hour knowledge marathon. Exhibitions are divided by theme. Whereby car and train have succeeded best. I liked the little radio plays on current affairs that were spread all over. Highly recommended for the entrance fee and the exhibition volume offered.

Very centrally located in Dresden, the Transport Museum gives a wonderful insight into the world of transport. Automobile, motorcycle, airplane, ship and especially interesting the railway. There is a lot to discover for children, but it is also worth visiting for adults. An audio guide with rental equipment would be nice, is more practical than the smartphone app without headphones - maybe that will come sometime. Those with a little interest in the subject will get their money's worth here, but as all transport sectors are covered, there should not be too much depth expected in the individual categories. Overall a worthwhile visit.

Die Tickets hatten keinen QR-Code o.ä., so dass es an der Kasse erstmal Probleme gab. Man sollte die Tickets lieber direkt auf der Webseite des Verkehrsmuseums kaufen.

Museum was nice but very little. A little overwhelmed with online tickets. Better just buy the card on the spot. There is nothing else for the employees to do anyway.

There were three of us in the museum and the children (8 and 12 years) were delighted. There is a lot to try.

Not worth the effort. The price is high and the content almost embarrassing. We have seen small private museums that were more informative and had more to exhibit. Drop it and eat a bratwurst instead!