Mercedes-Benz Museum
A futuristic double-helix building housing more than 160 Mercedes-Benz vehicles, from the first automobile of 1886 to racing cars. A must-visit for car enthusiasts.
The Mercedes-Benz Museum sits beside the company headquarters on the banks of the Neckar. It opened in 2006. Designed by UN Studio, this nine-story double-helix building begins at the top, where you take the lift. You then follow the “Legend” and “Collection” spiral routes down through the building. The museum displays over 160 vehicles and more than 1,500 exhibits, including the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, Daimler motorcycles, classic models from every era, the Popemobile and the Silver Arrows racing cars. Chinese-language audio guides are available. Admission is about 16 euros, and tickets are half price after 16:30. Allow 3 hours. Take the S1 to Neckarpark station, then walk about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 09:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Cannstatter Volksfest
- Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Garden
- Württemberg Mausoleum
- Rosensteinpark & State Museum of Natural History
- Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
- House of History Baden-Württemberg
- Stuttgart City Library
- Bohnenviertel