1. The Mercedes-Benz Museum: A heritage for the future

2. Timescale: Key dates

3. Facts & figures: Key details of the Mercedes-Benz Museum

4. Architecture: A design masterpiece

5. Exhibits: Innovative concept for an impressive heritage

6. Materials: Man-made leather and parquet for orientation

7. Technology: From lighting to the audio guide

8. A family museum: Perfect for children and young people

9. Stuttgart & surroundings: Art and cuisine highly recommended

10. Travel directions: The quickest way to Untertürkheim

Timescale: Key dates

• 1999: DaimlerChrysler Communications is given the assignment to design a new Mercedes-Benz Museum
  
  
• 2000: Stuttgart-Untertürkheim is chosen as the location
  
  
• 2001: Architectural competition
  January 2002 End of the architectural competition, 1st prize: UN studio van Berkel & Bos, Amsterdam
  
  
• March 2002: Approval of the new building design
  
  
• September 17, 2003: Foundation stone is laid
  
  
• From September 2003: Construction work begins
  
  
• April 11, 2004: Mercedes-Jellinek-Straße is officially opened
  
  
• March 3, 2005: Topping-out ceremony
  
  
• March 2005: Work on the interior begins
  
  
• October 2005: First vehicle exhibits are put in place, installation of further exhibits and media
  
  
• End of January 2006: All exhibits in place, followed by: Lighting, installation of technical equipment, final positioning of exhibits (duration 4 - 6 weeks)
  
  
• April 2006: Start of a six-week trial period
  
  
• May 19, 2006: Opening ceremony for the Mercedes-Benz Museum

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