MAN Museum
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MAN Museum is a technology and transport museum on Heinrich-von-Buz-Straße in Augsburg’s Rechts der Wertach district, north of the city centre.
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Why go
- The world’s first experimental diesel engine, built in 1895 during Rudolf Diesel’s 1893–1895 development work.
- The collection’s oldest exhibit: a hand-operated high-speed printing press from 1846.
- Augsburg’s industrial story, from Sander’sche Maschinenfabrik to Everllence SE.
Opening hours
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Monday09:00 – 14:00
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SundayClosed
Don't miss
- Pumps and water turbinesPumps and water turbines are among the museum’s exhibits.
- Refrigeration machinesRefrigeration machines are among the museum’s exhibits.
- 1921 fire engineLook for the fire engine dating to 1921.
- TGA truck cabSee the cab of a TGA truck from 2000.
Know before you go
- Visits require advance registration.
What's inside
- A dedicated hall displays vehicles from MAN Truck & Bus.
- Separate areas present drive technology from RENK and diesel-engine technology from MAN Diesel & Turbo.
Tips for your visit
- Compare the steam engines and printing machinery with the diesel and commercial-vehicle displays to follow the changing technology.
Interesting facts3
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The 1,800 m² exhibition covers MAN group history and technical developments.
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1.5 million
An attached archive holds about 1.5 million original documents.
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Everllence operates the museum.
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History
- 1840The MAN group began here in Augsburg.
- 1938A research building was constructed on the MAN factory grounds.
- 1951Planning for the museum resumed.
- 1953The museum opened.
- 2002The museum was renovated and expanded.
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- Winter 2004A further rebuild followed the 2002 renovation and expansion.
How to get there
- BusStadtwerke Augsburg city buses serve the museum.
- TramStadtwerke Augsburg trams serve the museum.
Sources: MAN-Museum - Wikipedia · MAN Museum in Augsburg | Everllence · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
Heinrich-von-Buz-Str. 28, Augsburg Swabia Bavaria
- Phone
- +498213223366
Questions and answers
Why is MAN Museum still called MAN Museum?
It retains the MAN name to honour the historic brand.
What records does the MAN Museum archive hold?
It holds records from former MAN SE, its predecessor institutions and manroland.
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