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There are over 3,000 museums in Germany with many different themes. There are private, state, and municipal museums. More than 100 million people visit the museums throughout the year. In the larger cities the museums are in close range from each other. This is perfect when you are visiting and want to see a few museums throughout your trip.

In Berlin there is the Museum Island which is located in the northern part of Spreeinsel. It is an island in the Spree River that is located in the center of Berlin. The name came about since there are a few museums that call the island home. The Old Museum was completed in 1830 and is the oldest of all. Behind the Old Museum was built The New Museum in 1859. It was almost completely destroyed in World War II. It is currently being rebuilt and is expected to be completed in 2009. It will showcase collections of Pre History and Egyptian artifacts. One of the largest 19th century painting and sculpture collections in Germany can be found at the Old National Gallery which is also on the island. It is worth spending a day or two to see all the treasures that the museums hold.

If you are visiting Munich and have children the Deutsches Museum is an ideal stop. Children and adults will be able to do experiements that are centered on nature and physics. Most of the exhibits are in small rooms where you can push buttons and see what happens. This museum is near the area where Oktoberfest is held. It is open daily and makes for a fun time of learning and discovering.

Autostadt is the car lovers dream come true. The museum focuses on automobiles in the area of the Volkswagen factory in Wolfsburg, Germany. There are also seven pavilions that are dedicated to the care makers. Some of these pavilions include Bentley, and Audi. Over 1.2 million people visit Autostadt each year. A reason it is such an attraction is for all of the modern architecture.

The Lbeck Museum of Theatre Puppets is located in the city of Lbeck and exhibits a wide selection of puppets from over three centuries. These puppets are from Europe, Asia, and Africa and come in many different styles. Some of the items on display include marionettes, glove puppets, finger puppets, costumes, and even entire puppet theaters. There is a shop and caf inside the museum for its guests to take a break and be amongst the puppets at the same time. This is an interesting museum for both children and adults.

Germany has many museums to discover. It all depends on what interests you. Doing research on the area you will be staying at will help you decide if there is a museum you would like to visit. You will be able to see exhibits you have never been able to before. It is worth your time and should definitely be part of your plans when traveling through the country.