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Karl Drais Museum

Karlsruhe , Germany

Last verified: Oct 5, 2025 Source confidence: Medium Sources: Google

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Hours
Monday: Closed
Phone
0721 374435
Website
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Address
Werderstraße 63, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany

About this museum

The Karl Drais Museum celebrates the innovative spirit of its namesake, a pioneering inventor who developed early bicycle prototypes and mechanical transportation technologies. Located in Karlsruhe, this charming institution showcases Drais's original steel machinery and technical drawings that illuminate 19th - century engineering ingenuity. Visitors can explore the museum's comprehensive exhibits at no cost, discovering the remarkable legacy of a local inventor who transformed mobility.

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  • Free admission every day
  • Today: Closed today
  • Plan for 30-45 minutes
  • Verified Oct 5, 2025

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Werderstraße 63, 76137 Karlsruhe, Germany

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  • 4.7 rating from 172 reviews

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MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
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ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
Sunday10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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