The collection contains over 2,500 individual items of military hardware.
It is managed in cooperation with the Association for the Promotion of the Defence Technology Study Collection.
The display includes significant prototypes that never entered full-scale production.
It holds one of the most comprehensive collections of historical military engineering equipment in Germany.
Exhibits are maintained by technical experts to preserve original mechanical functionality for research purposes.
The Defence Technology Study Collection (WTS) in Koblenz is a specialized technical museum housing historical military equipment and armaments. It serves as a study center for the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support. The facility displays an extensive array of heavy weapons, artillery, and armored vehicles spanning several decades. Visitors can examine technical developments in ballistics, tank design, and engineering through preserved prototypes and retired military hardware. The collection is housed within a former industrial complex repurposed for technical exhibition. It functions primarily as a reference point for historians, military engineers, and technology enthusiasts.
The central exhibition hall featuring the primary collection of armored vehicles.
Wear comfortable, sturdy walking shoes as the collection covers significant ground across industrial halls.
Bring a light jacket as the large storage halls can be cooler than the outside temperature.
Check the official website for scheduled guided tour opportunities which provide deeper technical context.
Do not expect a traditional interactive museum; this is a technical study collection focused on hardware preservation.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
No touching of exhibits or climbing on vehicles; maintain a respectful distance from technical displays.
