The airfield is one of the oldest in Germany, established as a Royal Bavarian flying school in 1912.
The main exhibition hall integrates the historic 1918 hangar, preserved as a listed monument.
The site houses a rare Horten H IV flying wing glider, famous for its tailless design.
A segment of the museum is dedicated to the history of the nearby Schleissheim palaces and their connection to early aviation.
The workshop area is an official training facility for aircraft mechanics, blending museum curation with active industrial apprenticeship.
The collection includes the F-104 Starfighter, which was a cornerstone of NATO air power during the Cold War.
Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim is an aviation branch of the Deutsches Museum, housed in a restored historic airfield complex dating back to 1912. The site features an original 1918 hangar and a modern glass-and-steel exhibition hall constructed in 1992. Visitors can explore a collection of over 70 aircraft ranging from early gliders to Cold War-era jets. The facility remains an active airfield for small aircraft and gliders, allowing for the observation of modern flight operations. Restoration workshops are visible through large windows, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the maintenance of historical aviation artifacts. The museum serves as an important site for the preservation of German military and civil aviation history.
The elevated walkway in the main exhibition hall provides a wide-angle perspective of the aircraft suspended from the ceiling and parked on the floor.
Check the outdoor tarmac area frequently, as small private planes and gliders take off and land throughout the day.
Allocate time to watch the restoration staff through the viewing windows in the workshop hall.
Pair your visit with a trip to the nearby Schleissheim palaces, which are part of the same historical estate.
Do not attempt to walk onto the active runway or taxiways, as this is a functional airfield.
Open daily; closed on major public holidays.
