Michael Schumacher Private Collection
A permanent exhibition at MOTORWORLD Cologne showcasing the private collection of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher – from his first karts to the original title-winning cars.
since 2018
Located at MOTORWORLD Cologne in the district of Ossendorf, the Michael Schumacher Private Collection presents vehicles and memorabilia owned by the seven-time Formula 1 world champion. Set on the grounds of the former Butzweilerhof airport, the exhibition traces his path from up-and-coming driver to racing icon.
At a Glance
- Location
- MOTORWORLD Cologne, Butzweilerstraße 35–37, 50829 Cologne-Ossendorf (former Butzweilerhof airport grounds)
- Type
- Permanent motorsport exhibition
- Opened
- 15 June 2018
- Theme
- Private collection of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher
- Highlights
- roughly a dozen original Formula 1 cars from 1991 to 2010
- Further exhibits
- more than 20 original helmets, racing overalls and over 40 trophies
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The Exhibition
The collection spans Schumacher's entire career: from the karts of his early days and sports cars to a large share of his Formula 1 machines. Trophies and personal keepsakes round out the display, offering a glimpse behind his racing career. Two additional cars from his career – a 1991 Sauber-Mercedes C291 and a 2010 Mercedes-AMG F1 show car – are contributed by the Mercedes-Benz Museum.
Formula 1 Cars
At its heart is a line-up of original grand prix cars. It opens with the Jordan 191, in which Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut in 1991, followed by the Benetton models of the early 1990s – among them the B194 that carried him to his first world title in 1994. From his Ferrari era, several cars built between 1996 and 2004 stand side by side, joined by a Mercedes GPW01 from 2010. A digital model of the 2006 Ferrari 248 F1 can also be examined.
Further Exhibits
Alongside the Formula 1 cars, the earlier stages of his rise are on show: a kart, a Formula 3 car and a Formula Ford car. One curiosity is a Fiat 500 that Ferrari once gave the driver as a gift. Rounding things out are more than 20 original helmets, racing overalls and over 40 trophies from his career.
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Address
Butzweilerstraße 35-37
50829 Köln
Hours
Mo: 10:00–20:00
Di: 10:00–20:00
Mi: 10:00–20:00
Do: 10:00–20:00
Fr: 10:00–20:00
Sa: 10:00–20:00
So: 10:00–20:00
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Sources & links
- Official website
- Wikidata (retrieved 2026-07-14)
- Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-07-14)
- Official website (retrieved 2026-07-14)
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