Mercedes-Benz Museum
The Mercedes-Benz Museum is an automobile museum in Stuttgart, Germany. It covers the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the brands associated with it. Stuttgart is home to the Mercedes-Benz brand and the international headquarters of the Mercedes-Benz Group.
At a glance
- Type
- Automobile museum
- Period
- Opened 2006
- Style
- Contemporary museum architecture
- Location
- Stuttgart, Germany
Overview
The Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart traces the history of the Mercedes-Benz brand and the marques linked to it. The city is the home of the brand and the international headquarters of the Mercedes-Benz Group. The museum presents both the company’s vehicles and the wider story of the automobile.
History
The museum stands in Stuttgart, the birthplace of the brand and a centre of German automotive industry. It documents a lineage that reaches back to the pioneering days of the motor car. The collection follows the development of the marque across more than a century of engineering and design.
What you see
The building’s distinctive spiral form guides visitors through chronological and thematic displays. Exhibits include historic and modern vehicles, from early automobiles to racing cars and commercial vehicles. Galleries set the machines within the social and technological history of their time.
Cultural significance
The museum is one of the principal showcases of German automotive heritage and a major cultural attraction in Stuttgart. It frames the history of the motor car as a thread running through modern industrial and design history.
Practical information
Located in Stuttgart, Germany. Opening hours and admission details vary; check the official website before visiting.
Getting there
Stuttgart is served by rail and by Stuttgart Airport, with local public transport reaching the museum district. Road access and parking are available nearby.