Glyptothek Munich

Founded more than 100 years ago, the Deutsches Museum now houses one of the most important natural science and technology collections.

18 museums and exhibition centres, over 20 galleries, six universities and numerous cultural institutions: that's the Kunstareal!

The Haus der Kunst on Prinzregentenstraße is one of the world's leading museums for contemporary art without its own collection. It exhibits well-known artists as well as newcomers.

A world-class gallery: the Alte Pinakothek in Munich is home to an outstanding collection of European paintings, stretching from the 14th to the 18th century.

“From Goya to Picasso” is the motto of the Neue Pinakothek: explore paintings and sculptures, ranging from the late 1700s, through the 1800s all the way to the early 20th century.

Art, architecture and design - under one roof, the Pinakothek der Moderne offers an overview of the arts of the 20th and 21st centuries. From Picasso and Warhol to Le Corbusier.

One of the leading and largest design museums in the world houses world-renowned items of industrial and product design.

The NS Documentation Centre deals with the National Socialist past of the city of Munich and the consequences of the dictatorship at the historical site.

The Glyptothek with its Greek temple façade offers visitors an outstanding collection of ancient Greek and Roman marble statues. It was opened in 1830 as Munich's first museum by King Ludwig I.

The exhibition at the BMW Museum with its futuristic façade tells the story of the car manufacturer through the lens of cars, motorbikes and engines.

Hidden behind its spectacular facade, the Museum Brandhorst wows its visitors with an impressive collection of modern and contemporary art.

The Blue Horse in the golden cube: in the historic villa of the master painter Franz von Lenbach, you can explore the world’s largest collection of artwork by the “Blaue Reiter” (Blue Rider) group.

An emotional journey: the FC Bayern Museum gives visitors the chance to get up close and personal with the successful German record breakers' story.

From bead work by the Sioux to artistically painted paddles from the Solomon Islands: This museum provides cultural riches from all over the world.

Franz von Lenbach’s “Hirtenknabe” (Shepherd Boy) and Moritz von Schwind’s paintings “Rübezahl”: the Sammlung Schack is a jewel in the crown of Munich's museum scene.

A unique private collection of Nymphenburg porcelain is exhibited in a wing of Nymphenburg Palace. Over 1,000 valuable exhibits are on display.

The first museum for urban and contemporary art in Germany exhibits in Munich's historic city centre in a former municipal utility substation.

With three temporary exhibitions a year, the Kunsthalle München is one of the most popular exhibition centres in Germany.

In its permanent exhibition and numerous special exhibitions, the Jewish Museum documents the inseparable connection between the Jewish community and the history of Munich.

Why do people drink a Maß in Bavaria? How did the Oktoberfest come about? You can find the answers in this museum.

This museum houses the art collections of the Wittelsbach family. It is one of the largest art and cultural history museums in Europe.

The Marstallmuseum displays over forty antique carriages, sleighs and gala carriages. Also on display: fine Nymphenburg porcelain.

The small natural history museum shows the close connection between humans, animals and nature - from the beginnings of hunting to the forest habitat.

The State Museum of Egyptian Art is the only museum outside of Egypt which is solely dedicated to ancient Egyptian exhibits.

More than 70 flying objects can be marvelled at in the Flugwerft Schleißheim - from modern fighter jets to historic wooden planes, there is something for young and old.

At home with a master painter: Franz von Stuck’s villa on Prinzregentenstrasse in Munich is one of the most important artist’s residences in Europe.

An amazing experience for young and old alike: The transport centre displays unique means of transport – such as the first car with an internal combustion engine.

One of the world’s most important collections of Greek, Roman and Etruscan minor art: the Staatliche Antikensammlungen on Königsplatz square.

Until 2027, the interim exhibition "What the City. Perspectives on our city" will be shown in the historic Zeughaus until 2027, while the rest of the Münchner Stadtmuseum will remain closed until 2031 due to the general refurbishment. The Film Museum will also remain open until June 2027.

The Sammlung Goetz is an internationally significant collection of contemporary art with more than 5,500 works of art from almost all genres.

The Sudetendeutsche Museum documents the life of the German-speaking population in Bohemia, Moravia and Sudeten Silesia.

Bizarre humor at its best: the Valentin-Karlstadt Museum is dedicated to the life and work of Munich comedian and folk singer Karl Valentin, and his wonderful partner, Liesl Karlstadt.