BMW Museum Museum
Automotive museum showcasing BMW history and vehicles
Beside Munich's Olympiapark, the BMW Museum displays production and concept cars, motorcycles and corporate history. Car enthusiasts study engineering, design evolution and rotating special exhibitions.
BMW Museum at a Glance#
Address: Am Olympiapark 2, 80809 München (Munich), Germany
Website: https://www.bmw-welt.com and https://www.bmw-museum.de
Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm; closed Mondays (check site for special event closures)
Admission: Adults €10-€12 for BMW Museum; combined BMW Welt exhibits often free to browse (special exhibitions may charge)
About BMW Museum#
The BMW Museum in Munich is a museum dedicated to the history, design and technology of BMW, located beside the BMW Welt and the Olympic Park and displaying cars, motorcycles and engines from the company’s past and present.
Exhibition halls present historic vehicles, concept cars and technical exhibits that trace BMW’s engineering and design developments. The museum is frequently visited together with BMW Welt and the adjacent factory complex for a combined experience of heritage and production.
The museum originally opened in the 1970s and has been reorganized and refurbished in subsequent decades to modern exhibition standards. It forms part of BMW’s public face in Munich and complements nearby corporate visitor facilities.
The museum stands in the Milbertshofen district of northern Munich, next to BMW Welt and a short walk from the Olympic Park.
- Combine visits: Combine a visit with BMW Welt and a factory tour for a broader view of production, design and marketing; check booking requirements for plant tours.
What to See#
- Vehicle and design galleries: Displays of production cars, historic models and concept vehicles arranged in themed exhibition halls that trace BMW’s technical and design evolution.
- BMW Welt and plant area: Adjacent visitor facilities including BMW Welt and proximity to the BMW Group plant and the Olympic Park, enabling combined visits and factory-tour options.
How to Get to BMW Museum#
BMW Museum and BMW Welt are located at the northern edge of Olympiapark, about a 15-20 minute U-Bahn ride from Munich Hauptbahnhof. Take U3 to ‘Olympiazentrum’ and follow signs; buses 173/173 stop nearby. There is limited paid parking at the site.
Tips for Visiting BMW Museum#
- Allow time for BMW Welt (adjacent) to see current-model displays and the vehicle delivery area.
- Visit on weekdays in the morning to avoid weekend family crowds and corporate groups.
- Check for guided tours in English; they provide context about design decisions and engineering milestones most visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit BMW Museum#
Weekday mornings are best to avoid families and school groups. Combine with a visit to the adjacent Olympiapark.
Weather & Climate near BMW Museum#
BMW Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (941 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -3° - 3° | -3° | 47 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -3° - 5° | -2° | 48 mm | - | - | 2.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 1° - 9° | 2° | 56 mm | - | - | 3.2 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 4° - 13° | 7° | 70 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 8° - 19° | 14° | 93 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 12° - 21° | 16° | 118 mm | - | - | 2.6 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 14° - 24° | 19° | 126 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 13° - 24° | 18° | 109 mm | - | - | 2.3 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 10° - 19° | 14° | 83 mm | - | - | 2.4 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 5° - 14° | 8° | 63 mm | - | - | 2.5 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 1° - 7° | 2° | 69 mm | - | - | 2.7 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -2° - 4° | -2° | 59 mm | - | - | 3.0 m/s | - | - |
