Stadt(ver)führungen 2025
at the DB Museum Nuremberg

Discover a Window into Railway History

As part of the City Tours 2026, experience fascinating behind-the-scenes insights into the DB Museum. Under the motto “Window into Time”, you’ll gain exclusive access to the archives, library, and workshop—places where railway history comes to life.

Immerse yourself in different perspectives on the theme of time and discover how closely it is linked to the development of the railroad.

Events & Dates

The tours will take place on September 19 and 20, 2026 and offer a diverse program with several time slots throughout the day.

September 19, 2026

Time Window in the DB Museum Archives

Experience historical documents up close: tickets, timetables, schedules, calendars, and regulations regarding station hours provide fascinating insights into the organization of the railway.

Start: 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m.

Duration: 60 minutes each

Time slots in the DB Museum workshop

Take a look behind the scenes of museum work. In the workshop, various trades come together—from restoration to exhibition construction.

Start: 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Duration: 45 minutes each

Antiquarian Book Sale

Browse through historical railway books and secure special finds from the museum library’s collection.

Start: from 10:30 a.m.

September 20, 2026

Time slots in the DB Museum Archive

Rediscover the diversity of historical sources and learn how the passage of time has shaped railway operations.

Start: 11:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m.

Duration: 60 minutes each

Time slots in the DB Museum workshop

Experience the dynamic working environment of the museum workshop with its spontaneous and varied work processes.

Start: 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:30 p.m.

Duration: 45 minutes each

Time slot in the DB Museum library

Immerse yourself in the world of railway literature. Learn more about different concepts of time—from railway time to universal time.

Start: 2:00 PM

Duration: 45 minutes

Antiquarian book sale

On the second day of the event, you will also have the opportunity to purchase historical books.

Start: from 10:30 AM

Discover time slots now

Experience railway history from a new perspective:

Between arrival and departure.

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