Featuring splendid vintage and modern cars, motorcycles, bicycles, miniature models and numerous other exhibits, the Audi Motor Museum in Ingolstadt's Audi headquarters is a must-visit attraction for any car lover. The Audi Motor Museum, also called the Mobile Museum, is housed in a futuristic circular glass building with its exhibition area spread over three floors. A tour of the nearby Audi production facility can be booked in advance. Spacious, sleek and informative, this world-class museum promises a one-of-a-kind experience.
Through an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits that are housed within New Castle, Reduit Tilly and Turm Triva, the Bavarian Army Museum chronicles the history the Bavarian Army and offers an insight into the impact it has had on the region. The museum's artifacts trace the army's history from the late Middle Ages through the present. On display you will find dioramas depicting major battles, traditional uniforms, weapons and assorted artifacts that were acquired during the war with the Turks. Discover stories of valor and bravery as you explore Bavaria's proud military history and heritage at the Army Museum. Of the museum's many homes, abode the New Castle is perhaps the most impressive.
Along with the Toy Museum, the City Archives and the Science Library, the City Museum is located in a former fortress building which dates back to 1843. The museum was reopened in 1981 after it was moved from the Ingolstadt palace to the Kavalier Hepp building due to renovations at the palace. Among sections that show artifacts related to the history of Ingolstadt, main divisions of the museum are: cultures of the Stone Age, the Hallstatt period, the Roman period, the early Middle Ages, Romanesque and Gothic stone sculptures, city gates, the city of Ingolstadt and its layout, and the Duchy of Bavaria-Ingolstadt. Overall, a trip to this museum is intellectually enriching and enlightening.
A former factory building in Ingolstadt's Old Town is home to the impressive Lechner Museum that showcases the works of Alf Lechner, a steel sculptor. Designed by eminent architects Erhard and Florian Fischer, this sleek glasshouse also exhibits rotating works by other contemporary artists. The museum is sprawled across two levels, and has been the recipient of the German Facade Prize 2001 for its architecture.
Located within the larger Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt, Spielzeugmuseum is an interactive children's museum that highlights an interesting collection of toys from the 1900s to the present day. The museum showcases these toys and puts them in a larger historical and cultural context. A fun visit for the entire family, there are a number of engaging activities for children of all ages ranging from play rooms to fun exhibits and guided tours. An immersive experience that welcomes kids to interact and engage on a first hand level, the Spielzeugmuseum Ingolstadt is worth a visit, especially for families.
Located within the historic structure of Triva tower, the Bayerisches Polizeimuseum gives an interesting insight into the history of the local police force. The museum has a slew of exhibits dating back to the early 19th Century. Documents, badges, uniforms, vehicles, armaments, photographs, and other equipment can be viewed at this museum. There are artifacts and documents that give the visitors a chance to look into the functioning of the police force during the Third Reich era and later, during the Cold War period.
In the museum beneath the St. Andreas church one can visit the remains of a Roman bath.
Featuring splendid vintage and modern cars, motorcycles, bicycles, miniature models and numerous other exhibits, the Audi Motor Museum in Ingolstadt's Audi headquarters is a must-visit attraction for any car lover. The Audi Motor Museum, also called the Mobile Museum, is housed in a futuristic circular glass building with its exhibition area spread over three floors. A tour of the nearby Audi production facility can be booked in advance. Spacious, sleek and informative, this world-class museum promises a one-of-a-kind experience.
Located within the larger Stadtmuseum Ingolstadt, Spielzeugmuseum is an interactive children's museum that highlights an interesting collection of toys from the 1900s to the present day. The museum showcases these toys and puts them in a larger historical and cultural context. A fun visit for the entire family, there are a number of engaging activities for children of all ages ranging from play rooms to fun exhibits and guided tours. An immersive experience that welcomes kids to interact and engage on a first hand level, the Spielzeugmuseum Ingolstadt is worth a visit, especially for families.
The Bauerngerätemuseum provides ab fascinating insight into the development of agriculture over 20 decades. The museum is divided into three distinct parts- rural transport, livestock, and crops. There is a wide collection of old equipment, interactive displays, and paintings, that proffer a deeper insight into the agrarian society of the old times. There are events, workshops, and guided tours for the visitors, that make for an interesting visit to this museum.
Through an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits that are housed within New Castle, Reduit Tilly and Turm Triva, the Bavarian Army Museum chronicles the history the Bavarian Army and offers an insight into the impact it has had on the region. The museum's artifacts trace the army's history from the late Middle Ages through the present. On display you will find dioramas depicting major battles, traditional uniforms, weapons and assorted artifacts that were acquired during the war with the Turks. Discover stories of valor and bravery as you explore Bavaria's proud military history and heritage at the Army Museum. Of the museum's many homes, abode the New Castle is perhaps the most impressive.
A funky museum which exhibits different variations of hands in order to emphasize the importance of the human appendage and its role in carrying out daily activities, Museum Kulturgeschichte der Hand traces the history of hands and how they are utilized in a variety of manners. Interactive displays allow visitors to transform from mere spectators into active participants as they stroll through the quirky museum which believes in expounding upon the power of hand gestures in perpetuating ideas of peace and love and the impressions hands make on objects like stamps and coins, literally. Traipse through the seven exhibition halls and absorb the fascinating information which highlights the evolution of artificial hands and talking hands among others.