Hands-on exhibition for 3 to 8 year olds
Kids’ Kingdom – The big place for little explorers!
Here you can explore different worlds of science with the marble run, night sky and shadow theatre to a hall of mirrors and music room.
We look forward to your visit to the Kids' Kingdom
How to find us
Between the Modern Aviation aeroplanes on level 0, a staircase leads down to Kids' Kingdom If you want to use the lift, we will be happy to help you on site. At the top of the stairs you will find our access traffic light, which indicates with red, yellow or green whether a visit is currently possible.
Everyone can join in
Kids' Kingdom is for all children aged 3 to 8 accompanied by an adult. We offer many hands-on stations as well as tactile models and activities in German sign language. Most of the stations can also be explored with a wheelchair.
A good start for a visit to the museum
The Kids' Kingdom team will help you to make the most of your museum visit. Here you will find exciting insights into the museum and plenty of space for action and recreation.
Highlights in the children's kingdom
Fire engine
Find out more about the most important part of a fire engine and the firefighters' protective equipment. You can also climb into the driver's cab of the fire engine and switch on the blue lights. In the control centre you can practise for an operation.
Pedalocopter
Flying without an engine? It's possible with a muscle-powered aeroplane. Just like a bicycle, the aeroplane is controlled with your hands and propelled with your legs.
You can try it out for yourself with the pedalocopter. Can you manage to get the propeller moving?
Where else can you discover aeroplanes in the Deutsches Museum? Why not take a look at the exhibitions Historical Aviation, Modern Aviation and the Schleißheim Aerodrome.
Water area
In the water area with its current channel, sluice and crane, you can explore and experiment with the powers of water. Please remind your accompanying adults to bring a change of clothes for you.
Giant Guitar
Not only is it possible to play the giant guitar – you can also crawl inside it!
Pluck one of its strings. What do you feel? Use your hands to feel the sound’s vibrations on the walls of the guitar.
The hollow wooden body enhances the sound of the instrument. Count the guitar strings! The giant guitar is a replica of a very old guitar and therefore only has five strings.
You can find more musical instruments in the Musical Instruments Exhibition.
Marble run
With the ball track you can discover the laws of gravity. Observe the path of the balls and find out which balls roll the fastest. You can build your own marble run in the outdoor construction area.
The scientist Galileo Galilei also carried out experiments with balls. He discovered that things move faster the closer they get to the earth.
Balls for the track can be bought with a €1 coin from the ball machine.
Facts and figures
- 1,195 square metres of exhibition space
- approx. 30 media stations and demonstrations
- 1 interactive diorama
- 4 tactile models
- 1 tactile children's book
- Workshop area
- Dining area
Inside the Kids’ Kingdom
Important information for your visit to the Kinderreich
Team Kinderreich
Telephone +49 89 2179 411
Email kinderreich@deutsches-museum.de
- At the information desk in the Kinderreich, the staff will give you information about what is on offer in the Kinderreich and you can borrow equipment:
- Fire helmet for a €10 deposit
- Star map for a €10 deposit
- Treasure map to discover four tactile models for children with visual impairments
- Interactive and tactile children's book "Oh Schreck, Elise is gone!" for people with visual impairments
- Here you can also get information on guided tours for children or on offers and exhibitions that are exciting for you.
Don’t miss out!Interactive programmes and workshops take place regularly in the Kids’ Kingdom!