Museums in Germany

The historical factory, in which the vehicles of the C. Benz Söhne brand were manufactured in the early 20th century provides the appropriate setting for the historical exhibits of collector Winfried A. Seidel. The objects include biographical exhibits relating to Carl Benz, among them his workshop and two rare vehicles of the C. Benz Söhne brand. In addition, the museum presents some 40 passenger cars, trucks and racing cars – most of these of the Benz and Mercedes-Benz brands. These are complemented by bicycles, motorcycles and other exhibits relating to engineering history.

Housed in the Johanneum, which was built in the 16th century as the royal mews Verkehrsmuseum Dresden was set up by the East German Republic in the 1950s with the intention of developing a dedicated science museum for the newly set up states. When the two German states reunited, the museum had to reconfigure itself. In the early 2010s the museum pursued a course of reorientation, moving away from a purely technical museum to one which talks about social topics. The motoring exhibition was also reinvented following the new guidelines.

In 1990, the father of Ernst Freiberger founded the “EFA Museum of German Automobile History”. As a private collector fascinated by old-timers, he decided to let the viewing public share in his collection of veteran cars which had grown rapidly over the years. Today, the EFA Museum of German Automobile History in Amerang, Chiemgau, is one of the largest museums of its kind in Germany. It boasts a display of more than 200 automobiles of historical significance and includes legends of all makes.

Ludwig Elsbett was an engineer and inventor. In the 1970s he devised an engine which ran on vegetable oil. This museum commemorates his life and work.

Bert Grimmer's collection of microcars, including a bunch of Messerschmitt Kabinrollers and mopeds. Altogether there are about 40 cars, 25 mopeds, plus old radios, furniture etc.

In this museum you get insights into contemporary history, the world of vehicles and everyday life from the end of WW II until the 1970s on five floors. The Martin Sauter Collection documents the rural motorism and everyday life of the “little man” from reconstruction after 1945 to the economic miracle. Lovingly and authentically furnished everyday scenes with many unique pieces and typical consumer articles bring the contemporary German history of the 50s to life.

The Erwin Hymer Museum tells the cultural and technical history of caravanning from the point of view of adventurers, pioneers and travelers. The interactive exhibition invites you to participate and experience it yourself. A cheerful parade of more than 80 historical vehicles; caravans, camping buses, cars, motorbikes and much more from all over the world, from tiny to huge, sometimes bizarre and rare, evoke memories, tell stories and invite you to be amazed.

Eisenhüttenstadt Fire Brigade Museum is the only special museum of its kind in the state of Brandenburg and is considered one of the most important and extensive collections of historical fire extuingishing technology in Germany. The permanent exhibition displays fire fighting objects from the 16th to the 20th century.

Experience the history of the fire brigade from the past to the future on 4,500 square meters. Approximately 5,000 exhibits and 85 vehicles date from two centuries - all put together with passion and commitment by enthusiastic collectors.

Local fire museum with a few fire engines, including a Citroën.