Porsche Museum

The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart stands right next to the sports car maker's main factory in the Zuffenhausen district and tells the story of the brand through around 80 cars, from the very first Porsche to Le Mans winners. The futuristic white building on Porscheplatz is a sight in its own right. Whether you're a car enthusiast or simply curious about German engineering, it ranks among the top things to do in Stuttgart.

Where it is and how to get there

Zuffenhausen lies in the north of Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg. From Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (main station), take S-Bahn line S6 or S60 to Neuwirtshaus (Porscheplatz); the ride takes about 10 minutes, and the museum is right across from the station. The Deutschlandticket is valid on the S-Bahn.

Driving? Leave the A81 at the Zuffenhausen exit and follow the B10 toward Stuttgart. The museum's underground garage opens at 8:30 am and costs €2 per hour for the first three hours, then €3 per hour, with a daily maximum of €30.

The building and its story

The museum opened on January 31, 2009. Vienna-based architects Delugan Meissl designed the building, whose main exhibition block, up to 150 m long, rests on just three cores and appears to float above the square. The project cost about €100 million. Inside, a bright, column-free hall of 5,600 m² leads you up a ramp through the decades.

Porsche had run a much smaller museum on its factory grounds since 1976. The new building proved a hit: more than 535,000 people visited in 2023 alone, and the six-millionth visitor arrived in May 2024.

What to see

Around 80 vehicles and some 200 smaller objects are on display, and the lineup changes regularly. Highlights include:

• Type 64 from 1939, often called the "original Porsche."
• The 356 "No. 1" Roadster from 1948, the first car to carry the Porsche name.
• The 917 short-tail, which gave Porsche its first overall win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970.
• The evolution of the 911, Porsche's most famous model.
• The museum workshop, where you can watch restorers at work through a glass wall in the foyer.

Until January 17, 2027, a special exhibition celebrates 75 years of Porsche motorsport.

Tickets and opening hours

As of October 2026, according to Porsche:

• Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm (ticket desk closes at 5:30 pm); closed Mondays and on December 24, 25, 31 and January 1.
• Closure: the museum is closed for renovation from January 18 to February 1, 2027.
• Admission: adults €15, reduced €8; early-bird ticket before 10 am €12; evening ticket from 4 pm €12 (reduced €6). Children up to age 10 get in free with an adult.
• Family tickets: €40 for two adults and up to three children under 18, or €25 with one adult.
• Discount: show a Mercedes-Benz Museum ticket for 25% off.

A free multimedia guide is available at the ticket desk, and an evening guided tour in English or German starts at 6:30 pm (max. 25 people). Buy online to use the "Fast Lane" at the counter.

Is it worth visiting?

For car lovers, absolutely, and the architecture alone justifies a stop. Allow 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The museum is step-free with elevators to every level, making it easy to visit with a wheelchair or stroller. Combine it with the Mercedes-Benz Museum for a full automotive day in Stuttgart; it's also an easy day trip from Munich or Frankfurt by ICE.

Nearby

• Mercedes-Benz Museum: Stuttgart's other great car museum, in Bad Cannstatt.
• Schlossplatz: the city's grand central square with the New Palace.
• Stuttgart TV Tower: the world's first reinforced-concrete TV tower, with sweeping city views.