Exhibitions - Stiftung Deutsches Technikmuseum Berlin

Special Exhibitions

A black and white photograph: An elderly gatekeeper in uniform is standing on a train platform set in a rural area. A steam locomotive is approaching the scene from the background.

Life by the Rails

21 January 2022 until 19 February 2023

Blick auf zwei nebeneinander stehende U-Bahnwagen. Beide sind gelb. Der Wagen rechts sieht sehr modern aus, der Wagen links ist ein historisches Fahrzeug.

Berlin Subway – yesterday and tomorrow

1 June until 7 August 2022

Der verunglückte rosa Jeep liegt auf der Seite auf der Straße.

Madness – Illegal Street Racing

25 February until 28 August 2022

Permanent Exhibitions

Close-up of large, white sugar crystals.

Sugar

An ensemble of glass pipette tips in front of a black background.

Chemicals and Pharmacy

A few red wires can be seen among a maze of blue-white wires and cable harnesses.

The Network

Many different types – raised, inverse letters made of lead – are arranged in a type case.

Printing

Close-up of the large, red wheels of a historic locomotive.

Rail Transport

Detail of a cardboard disc with various illustrations arranged in a circle. On the outside, a galloping horse and rider can be seen. On the inside there is a little man jumping through a hoop.

Film Technology

Camera with a black body and silver lens.

Photo Technology

Light shines through the necks of historical beer bottles made of brown and green glass. Some of the flip-tops are open.

Historical Brewery

Close-up of the Z1: mechanical switching elements in the historical computer.

Computers

Close-up of four suitcases stacked on top of one another. One suitcase is red with white corners; one is grey with silver corners; one is black with white corners; and one is green with black corners.

Historical Suitcase Production

Airplane engine with a propeller

Aviation

A record lies on green felt. A gramophone arm with a decorated sound box is positioned above it.

Telecommunications

A pile of paper boats. From the pointed ends to the middle, the boats go from white to red. The central fold is embellished with gold.

Papermaking

Close-up of a highly detailed model ship with raised sails.

Shipping

Close-up of a piece of shiny golden metal with geometric pattern engraving.

Jewelry Manufacture

A yellow and red fuel pump. The arrow on the analog gauge in the middle points to between ten and 15. On the metal plate above it, the words “Füllstelle-Sempler Exact” (“Precision Sempler Fuel Pump”) are written.

Road Transport

Close-up of a woven strap whose color fades from violet to blue to green.

Textile Technology

The metal drill has made numerous indentations in the surface of the tool table. The table is littered with metal shavings and small scraps left over from the last drilling.

Machine Tools

The white and green blades of a windmill against a blue sky.

Wind Power in the Museum Park