Scientific Collection of Defense Engineering Specimens
Below you can find detailed information about the Scientific Collection of Defense Engineering Specimens (WTS) in Koblenz. Learn more about its tasks, responsibilities and organizational structure, get contact details and directions.
Tasks of WTS Koblenz
The Scientific Collection of Defense Engineering Specimens (Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung - WTS) has 7,200 square meters of exhibition space and is thus one of the largest technical collections in the Federal Republic of Germany. It was founded in 1962, has been based in Koblenz near BAAINBw’s headquarters since 1982 and is part of BAAINBw.
The collection’s main task is to provide training and further training to personnel specializing in the field of defense technology. WTS Koblenz also supplies demonstration material for soldiers who are preparing for operations abroad. Documenting the technical progress of defense materiel is also part of its tasks. The exhibits and the collection of literature are open to members of the Bundeswehr and the public.
WTS also supports the Bundeswehr’s recruitment efforts and is an active member of the Bundeswehr association of museums and collections.
Public Collections
WTS has a considerable amount of exhibition space where visitors have the opportunity to get to know a great variety of equipment, weapon systems and much more. Our exhibitions focus on ...
Opening hours and information for visitors
Opening hours
The Scientific Collection of Defense Engineering Specimens (WTS) in Koblenz will be closed for visitors until further notice.
Collections
Exhibits may be exchanged for various reasons!
Technical library
A technical library on military technology and military history containing 15,000 volumes as well as 60,000 technical service regulations and equipment descriptions is also part of WTS Koblenz and is available upon appointment to any interested person.
Opening hours
WTS Koblenz is open all year round, daily between 9:30 am and 16:30 (closed on Shrove Monday and between 24 December and 1 January)
Entry fee
3 Euros (free for Bundeswehr employees with a Bundeswehr identification card.)
How to get to WTS Koblenz
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How to get to WTS
Join A 61 and exit at ”Koblenzer Kreuz“. Take A 48 towards Koblenz. Take B9 towards Koblenz at junction ”Koblenz Nord“. Go in the direction of Mayen/Cochem before the ”Europabrücke“ (the ”Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung” is signposted). Go right when you reach Bundesstraße B416 and change lanes to turn left. Turn left onto WTS’s premises.
Coming from A 3, exit at junction ”Dernbacher Dreieck“ and join A 48 towards Trier, exit at junction ”Koblenz Nord”. Then follow the directions above.
Take bus No.5 or 15 from Koblenz main railway station (the central bus station is opposite the railway station). Alight at “Langemarckplatz”.
How to contact WTS Koblenz
Wehrtechnische Studiensammlung
Mayener Straße 85-87 56070 Koblenz
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Point of contact for the archive
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POC for small arms, automatic weapons, on-board weapons, ammunition
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POC for communication and optical equipment, naval technology and aerospace technology
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POC for wheeled and tracked vehicles, engineer and artillery equipment
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POC for clothing and equipment