The Mercedes-Benz Museum, next to the brand's headquarters in Stuttgart, traces more than 130 years of automotive history under one roof, from Carl Benz's 1886 patent motor car - widely regarded as the world's first automobile - to the present day. Its double-helix building by Dutch firm UNStudio is an attraction in itself: visitors ride to the top and spiral down two intertwined ramps through the decades. Opened in 2006 and marking its 20th anniversary in 2026, it makes a rewarding half-day stop for car enthusiasts and design and architecture lovers alike.
The UNStudio double-helix architecture, experienced as a spiral descent from top to bottom
Early original vehicles including the 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, considered the first automobile
The 'Races and Records' hall where Silver Arrows racing cars sit on a steeply banked track
Icons such as the 300 SL Gullwing plus special cars including popemobiles and celebrity vehicles
The interwoven route alternating chronological 'Legend' rooms with thematic 'Collection' rooms
Good to know
RulesThe museum is closed every Monday; plan your visit around it, and note that hours can differ on public holidays - confirm the latest schedule.
RulesWeekends and peak season get busy, so booking a timed-entry ticket in advance on the official site is the safest option.
SafetyFrom Stuttgart main station take S-Bahn S1 to NeckarPark, then about a 15-minute walk (or a free shuttle bus). Have a VVS ticket or a StuttgartCard ready before you travel.
CautionWatch for pickpockets and bag theft around the main station and tourist areas; keep passport and wallet in a front pocket or bag.
SeasonIn winter a half-price 'Museum Wednesday' promotion sometimes runs (roughly October to March), so check current prices and dates for your visit.
MannersLarge backpacks and suitcases must go in lockers or the cloakroom; personal photography is generally allowed, but avoid flash, tripods, and blocking the walkway.
Practical info
The address is Mercedesstraße 100, 70372 Stuttgart; from the main station, S-Bahn S1 reaches NeckarPark in about 8 minutes, followed by a roughly 15-minute walk. Opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-18:00 (closed Mondays, last admission 17:00), and day tickets start from about EUR 8 with free entry for StuttgartCard holders, but always confirm prices, hours, and discounts on the official website.
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