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BMW Welt & BMW Museum
Best time to visit
Early weekday mornings avoid crowds and make joining timed guided tours easier. Late spring and early autumn offer pleasant weather for exterior photos and exploring Olympiapark after your visit.
Budget tips
BMW Welt is free to enter; the BMW Museum charges an admission fee with reduced rates for students and seniors, check the official website for current prices. Look for combined museum or guided-tour tickets and bring ID for discounts, or visit BMW Welt alone for a no-cost experience.
Recommended for
Car enthusiasts, Design and engineering fans, Photography enthusiasts, Families with older children
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Quick facts: A dizzying spiral of glass and steel lets you watch gleaming cars arrive on a theatrical delivery platform, and you can actually smell new leather while guides unpack the latest engineering feats. Interactive exhibits pair iconic race machines with quirky concept models, so you can compare engine roars, sit in cockpits, and trace how aerodynamics shaped decades of design.
Highlights: When buyers collect a brand-new M3 or i8 they ride a glass elevator into a cathedral-like delivery hall, a theatrical ritual started in 2007 that uses pulsing LEDs, a revolving platform, and staff in blue uniforms to transform paperwork into a celebration. Around the corner a chronological display lines up racing icons such as the 1938 328 and the M1 prototype under a coiled ramp, so you can smell warm oil and hear valve clatter as you lean over the glass to spot serial numbers and handwritten factory notes.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the museum covers several levels and ramps.
- Head to the spiral ramp for dramatic car photos and try the rooftop terrace for views over Olympiapark.
- Book guided factory, delivery, or museum tours online in advance to secure a timed slot.
- Skip peak weekend afternoons by visiting early on weekdays, and allow extra time if you want to watch a vehicle handover.
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