MVG Museum

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MVG Museum Munich: Your Journey Through 150 Years of Munich Public Transportation

Immerse yourself in the history of Munich’s public transit at the MVG Museum in Ramersdorf—over 25 historic streetcars, buses, and service vehicles await you in a historic building dating back to 1918. Highlights include the interactive subway driving simulator, an inspection pit where you can marvel at trams from below, and the rotating model train markets. With a small bistro and fan merchandise, the museum is the perfect destination for anyone who loves Munich’s transportation history.

Frequently Asked Questions About the MVG Museum

When is the MVG Museum open?

The museum is open on select Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed in August. You can find the current opening days below under “Opening Hours.”

How much is admission?

Admission is super affordable: Adults pay 3 euros, children (ages 6–14) and students pay 2.50 euros, and a family ticket costs just 6 euros. For these prices, you get nearly 6 hours of hands-on local transit history.

How do I get to the museum?

The MVG Museum is very easy to reach—take tram 18 to the Schwanseestraße stop or bus 139/145 to Ständlerstraße. On days the museum is open, the O7 shuttle bus also runs every half hour from Giesing Bahnhof, sometimes even using historic vintage buses.

Can I drive in the museum or just look around?

Just looking isn’t enough: here you can try out the subway driving simulator and play at being a driver yourself using the real driver’s console. On the interactive network map, you can view historic tram and subway networks from different decades.

Is there anything to eat at the museum?

Yes, in the entrance area you’ll find a small bistro where you can grab a bite to eat. You can also buy souvenirs and fan merchandise there, such as model vehicles, books, and videos.