One of the better ways to spend a day in Munich, especially with kids. The Deutsches Museum sits on…read morea small island in the Isar and covers pretty much every corner of science and technology, and what makes it stand out is how much of it you can actually touch and interact with: cranks to turn, experiments to run, buttons that do things. It's not just cases full of objects behind glass. Depending on your party and how they like these type of things, plan for at least half a day; the place is enormous and easy to get lost in, which is half the fun. The kids' sections held up well for the younger ones, and the aviation and engineering exhibits kept the adults just as occupied. You can bring in food and some of the areas allow food and drinks so bring your lunch and find a place in the halls to sit if you want to. Buy your ticket online before you go. The walk-up queue when we visited was long enough to lose a meaningful chunk of your day, and there's no reason to stand in it. Depending on which ticket type you get, you may need to stop at the information desk to convert to a paper ticket before entry, which nobody tells you upfront. Some visitors seemed to go straight through; we did not. Either way, sort that out before you walk to the entry gate or you'll end up backtracking.

We spent a full five hours here yesterday and it was amazing. Most of our time went into the…read morechemistry, music, mathematics, and health sections--so much to learn, so little time. We arrived around 11 a.m., which worked out perfectly and gave us enough time to explore most of the exhibits. The cafeteria was extremely crowded with limited seating, probably because it's peak holiday season. The food was fine--typical cafeteria fare. Next time we're in Munich, I'd happily come back to see the exhibits we missed. My teenage kids even said this is the best museum they've ever visited, and they've been to many museums around the world. Definitely a memorable experience for all of us.

Kind of confusing where the ticket office is. Nice big grounds with lots of benches along the way…read moreto sit on. Bus 4134 from the train station goes there and drops you right in front. Can also take Tram 6 but we couldn't figure out where to get it - also we were told it'll involve a bit of walk once you get there. The Spanish hall is the highlight and pretty amazing. The portrait galleries - is extensive and gets a bit monotonous. Not the most distinguished looking building - worth checking out if you have the time.

This is one of Europe's oldest museum in a beautiful old castle. We had a wonderful time touring…read morethe grounds the armoury rooms and the museum. The museum is full of portraits, furniture,glass, and armory. If you have a baby bring a baby carrier because there's many steps and you will not be able to bring the stroller up. There is change tables all around and the gardens is a great place for your kids to run around. There is a small café and an ice cream shop on the grounds.

If you have the time, this is a great, informational museum. But it's very reading-heavy -- read:…read morenot kid friendly. They have a fantastic play area for little kids by the cafe outside. There are little toy airplanes that kids can pedal in and zoom around. And it's next to the landing strip of the airport so it's great airplane and Zeppelin watching too. But other than that, your kids are going to be bored.

From the owner: Leitbild Das…read morevorarlberg museum ist seit mehr als 150 Jahren ein zentraler Ort, an dem die Zeugnisse der Kunst und Kultur des Landes gesammelt, bewahrt, erforscht und der Öffentlichkeit zugänglich gemacht werden. Wir setzen diesen Weg fort und schaffen ein zeitgemäßes Museum, das die Kontinuitäten und die Veränderungen in der Gesellschaft reflektiert. Uns interessiert Vorarlberg als gewordene und werdende Kulturlandschaft. Wir richten uns an alle, die mehr über Vorarlberg erfahren wollen - sowohl an jene, die hier leben, als auch an jene, die das Land besuchen. Inhaltlich stellen wir Themen mit Bezug zu Vorarlberg in den Mittelpunkt. Gleichzeitig binden wir diese in einen überregionalen und grenzüberschreitenden Kontext ein. Unsere gesellschaftliche Verantwortung sehen wir in der Entwicklung und Verankerung eines offenen und kritischen Geschichtsbewusstseins - nach unserem Verständnis ein zentraler Faktor der Zukunftsentwicklung. Anhand originaler Zeugnisse aus Vergangenheit und Gegenwart wollen wir das Potential des Museums als Ort der sinnlichen Erfahrung und intellektuellen Erkenntnis nutzen. Unser Ziel ist es, Mensch und Objekt in einen lebendigen Dialog zu bringen. Wir beschäftigen uns mit Fragen der Gegenwart im Prisma der Vergangenheit und stellen Geschichte in ihren Facetten und Widersprüchen dar...

My wife and I started a 39 day European trip in Munich. Day 1 was a castle tour to Schloss…read moreNeuschwanstein and sister castle. We met our group tour (through Viatour), a short walk from the hotel and began the journey here. The ride over was a history trip learning all about the idea, turning into the dream. Here is a small piece from Google: " Neuschwanstein was built for the Bavarian king Ludwig II (1845 - 1886); it was begun in 1868 but never fully completed. The king saw his castle as a monument to the culture and concept of monarchy prevailing in the Middle Ages, which he greatly admired and wanted to recreate." He grew up across the way in the "yellow castle." His vision was amazing. I was a little surprised to read the 2 and 3 star reviews. Everything about this tour went well. Our guide took us through the castle and we visited about six rooms. He explained everything and happily took questions. I was happy that this castle lasted through the war and if you see the movie; "The Monuments Men," they show all the stolen artwork that they found here. I was told that it was approximately 8,000 boxes. I walked up, which was a little long and some people take a horse and carriage up then walk the rest of the way. We wound up taking that horse and carriage ride down. We also stopped for a sausage and beer at one point before getting back on the bus. All in all... an amazing experience. KUDOs to the team at Schloss Neuschwanstein.

My wife and I were on a five day trip to Munich and took a day trip to the castle via Radius tours…read more They were a great tour group and the bus ride was great with the freeway with no speed limits with Porsches flying by us and the countryside with lots of mustard growing. The castle is beautiful and you can go to a high bridge. The tour guide was a little robotic, but nice enough. The tour is about thirty minutes and the views are spectacular. A few castles are nearby to look at as well. Check out Mary's Bridge. It was WAY high up but with nice and high railing, I am afraid of heights but I wasn't bothered. Lots of people on it though.

Interesting museum that ties in all the history. Good place to end the day after spending time at…read moreboth castles.

I would pass if your time is limited. We bought tickets to include all three venues and stopped by…read morehere only because we already have tickets. Free lockers available for your bags as they don't let you bring in anything here. I was tired and didn't feel like walking anymore and didn't appreciate what they offered. I was more annoyed by the staff at the front how he talked to me about putting stuff in the locker.