Deutsches Museum (DM)

The Deutsches Museum fulfills national science policy tasks in particular through the promotion of young scientists and engineers, its role model function for science and technology museums and science centers, internationally renowned research work, intensive working relationships with universities in research and teaching, international cooperation, and its unique service and training facilities. The main areas of research combine the core functions of exhibition, collection, education, research, and scientific service. They encompass object-based research, the history of science and technology, transparent science, scientific research in the field of nanotechnology, and museological research.

The ongoing “Future Initiative” program of the Deutsches Museum, jointly funded by the federal government and the state of Bavaria, provides the comprehensive renovation of the buildings, the redesign of the exhibitions, and the expansion of the scientific infrastructure by 2028. Close cooperation with Munich's universities has been further strengthened as part of the Excellence Initiative. It includes, among others, the TUM School of Education and the Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society.