Munich’s Top 10 : Museums & Galleries

1. Museum District– Pinakotheken

   Together, the Alte and Neue Pinakothek and the Pinakothek der Moderne house the city’s major painting collections .

   
   

   
   
   

   Vase with Sunflowers (1888) by Vincent van Gogh, Neue Pinakothek

2. Deutsches Museum

   The largest museum of science and technology in the world .

   
   

   
   
   

3. Bayerisches Nationalmuseum

   One
   of the largest museums in Europe for art, crafts, and folklore. In its
   wide-ranging collection are Gothic sculptures, precious wall hangings,
   watches, and Christmas cribs.

   • Prinzregentenstr. 3

   • Open10am–5pm Tue–Sun (to 8pm Thu)

   • Adm

   • wheelchair accessible

   • 
     www.bayerisches-nationalmuseum.de
     

4. Münchner Stadtmuseum

   Documenting
   the history and culture of the city, there are sections on puppetry,
   musical instruments, photography, and film.

   • St-Jakobs-Platz 1

   • Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun

   • closed Shrove Tue & some hols

   • Adm (Sun & hols free)

   • wheelchair accessible

5. Glyptothek and Staatliche Antikensammlungen

   This
   exquisite collection of Greek and Roman sculptures and bas-reliefs
   includes 2,500-year-old Archaic figures, whose original colouring has
   been recently restored. Antique jewellery, bronzes, and Greek ceramics
   are on display in the Antikensammlungen.

   • Königsplatz 1 & 3

   Glyptothek

   • Open 10am–5pm Tue–Sun (to 8pm Thu)

   • closed Shrove Tue & some hols

   • Adm (€1 on Sun)

   • wheelchair accessible

   Antikensammlung

   • Königsplatz 1 & 3

   • Open 10am–5pm Tue–Sun (to 8pm Wed)

   • Adm (€1 on Sun)

   
   

   
   
   

   The Neo-Classical façade of the Glyptothek on Königsplatz

6. Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus

   Lenbachhaus
   – the villa of painter Prince Franz von Lenbach – enjoys worldwide
   renown thanks to its collection of works from the Blue Rider group. The
   north wing houses the art collection, while the preserved living
   quarters offer insight into the domestic culture of the Gründerzeit
   (Foundation Period). In 1994, an underground exhibition space was added.

   • Luisenstr. 33

   • Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun

   • Adm

   • 
     www.lenbachhaus.de
     

7. Jüdisches Museum

   Aiming to provide a forum for open discussion, this museum also reflects the breadth of Jewish history, art and culture.

   • St-Jakobs-Platz 16

   • Open 10am–6pm Tue–Sun

   • Adm

8. Museum Villa Stuck

   Preserved
   in its original Art Nouveau style, the villa of Secessionist Franz von
   Stuck (1863–1928) houses a permanent Art Nouveau exhibition.

   • Prinzregentenstr. 60

   • Open 11am–6pm Tue–Sun

   • Adm

   • 
     www.villastuck.de
     

9. Haus der Kunst

   Today, Adolf Hitler’s pompous monumental building (1932–7) is a venue for international art exhibitions.

   • Prinzregentenstr. 1

   • Open 10am–8pm daily (to 10pm Thu)

   • Adm

   • 
     www.hausderkunst.de
     

10. Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde

    Ethnological exhibits from around the world – from North America’s oldest kayak to a Shiva temple.

    • Maximilianstr. 42

    • Open 9:30am–5:30pm Tue–Sun

    • closed some hols

    • Adm (€1 on Sun)

    • 
      www.voelkerkundemuseum-muenchen.de
      

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