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What to expect

What to expect

An introduction to the history of military aviation in Germany, highlighting fascinating biographies, dramatic events and rare combat aircraft.

Air force technology…

What to expect

What to expect

This tour explores how the German Air Force’s self-image has been shaped over the decades.

The German Air Force was officially established in 1956, one year after…

Something for everyone

Something for everyone

The Airfield Festival at the Military History Museum at Berlin-Gatow Airfield takes place every year on the first weekend in September. This two-day…

Internships at the Military History Museum at Berlin-Gatow Airfield

Internships at the Military History Museum at Berlin-Gatow Airfield

The museum offers internships for school pupils and…

Aerial warfare in the spotlight of military history

The museum at Berlin-Gatow Airfield is a branch of the Military History Museum of the Bundeswehr, dedicated to the history of aerial warfare – the…

A museum in transition

A museum in transition

The Military History Museum at Berlin-Gatow Airfield is entering a new chapter in its history. While the listed buildings are to be carefully renovated…

Questions about historical objects

Questions about historical objects

Have you discovered an object relating to the history of German military aviation?

Would you like to offer an object to the…

Legal notice

Legal notice

Plan your visit

Plan your visit

Visitor information, opening hours, admission, directions and more – all at a glance.

Opening hours

Opening hours

Monday Closed Tuesday to Sunday 10am – 6pm…

Daily life in a war zone

Daily life in a war zone

What does it mean to live under constant tension and danger? How does this affect people? And what does it mean for soldiers, whose profession…