TUM President Hofmann Named New Chair of the Deutsches Museum Board of Trustees

5/8/2026

The Deutsches Museum has a new Chair of its Board of Trustees. Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann, President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), is taking over the leadership of the museum's highest decision-making body. He had previously served as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. After eight years, he succeeds Prof. Andreas Biagosch, who did not seek another term as required by the bylaws.

The President of the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann (r.), is the new Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Deutsches Museum. The museum's Director General, Michael Decker, Professor of Science Communication and Technology Assessment at TUM, offers his congratulations.

The Deutsches Museum is the world's largest and most significant museum of science and technology. Founded in 1903 by science and technology pioneer Oskar von Miller, it sees itself as a place where science and technology can be experienced in an entertaining way. It collects and preserves historically significant original masterworks of technology and science on behalf of the nation, and researches social change. Last year alone, the Deutsches Museum welcomed nearly 1.7 million visitors, inspiring them to explore science and try out technology hands-on.

The Board of Trustees advises the museum, participates in its strategic development, and serves as a supervisory body. Its up to 400 members serve on a voluntary basis - among them, for example, 13 Nobel laureates and, by virtue of their office, all Minister-Presidents of the German federal states. Every four years, the Board of Trustees of the Deutsches Museum elects its new leadership.

A Place of Education, Inspiration, and Innovation

Prof. Thomas F. Hofmann emphasized: "The Deutsches Museum is an indispensable place of education, inspiration, and innovation. Countless future researchers and entrepreneurs were already captivated as children and young people by its fascinating exhibitions and unique exhibits. The Deutsches Museum not only offers a journey through the history of technology - it also opens a window into the future and fosters a deeper understanding of technology and science in our society."

The new Deputy Chair of the Board of Trustees is entrepreneur Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller, CEO of Trumpf SE + Co. KG. She said: "The Deutsches Museum is a unique treasure trove of the history of technology and innovation. That is why I want to continue advocating for the museum in my new role."

Since mid-2025, Prof. Michael Decker serves as Director General of the Deutsches Museum. He holds the professorship for scientific communication and technology assessment at TUM.

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