| Classical Antiquity, Archeology |
| Glyptothek |
 Classical
antiquity is nowhere nearer in Munich than at Königsplatz. One of
the leading collections of sculptures from Ancient Greek and Roman
times is housed behind the temple façade of the oldest Munich
Museum. (Website available in German only) |
| National Archeological Collection |
Numerous artistically worked precious items – including rich
tomb ornamentation, gold treasures and handicrafts, which provide a
look into the pantheon of Celtic, Roman and Germanic gods – are
presented in the great number of finds from the areas of everyday life
in the National Archeological Collection: from the Stone Age to the
time of Charlemagne. |
| National Collection of Ancient Art |
Masterpieces of Greek, Etruscan and Roman art have found an ideal
home here. There are collections of Greek ceramics, which bear witness
to the exciting variety of artistic creation in classical antiquity.
(Website available in German only) |
| National Collection of Egyptian Art |
This collection of fascinating artworks from the country of
pyramids displays a collection unique in the world of ancient Egyptian
sculptures. The collection shines with masterpieces of all epochs from
pre-history to Greek-Roman times. It provides an imposing overview of
the art and culture, belief in the afterlife and the religion of
ancient Egypt. (Website available in German only) |
| Culture, History |
| Bavarian National Museum |
 The
Bavarian National Museum is one of the largest art and cultural history
museums in Europe. Its very varied collections of art, handicrafts and
folklore extend far beyond the borders of Bavarian. In a walk around
through rooms furnished in appropriate styles, Western art epochs come
alive from late antiquity to art nouveau: goldsmith art of the late
Renaissance, gothic sculptures, valuable wall hangings and precious
baroque and rococo articles. Among other things, the world famous
collections of models of nativity scenes are extremely popular with
museum visitors. |
| Munich Metropolitan Museum |
 The
Munich Metropolitan Museum puts the city and cultural history of Munich
into scene and describes the change from a royal seat into a modern
metropolis: paintings, furniture, handicrafts, toys and fashion. Among
other things, a number of special collections can also be seen there
such as a photography collection, the largest collection of German
silent movies, the music instrument museum and the puppet theater
museum. (Website available in German only) |
| National Museum for Ethnology |
You go on an exciting discovery tour around the world in the
Ethnology Museum: delicate woodcarvings from Africa, burial objects of
the Incas from South America, monumental Buddha figures, clothes and
masks of Native Americans from North America, the ivory model of a
pagoda from the Chinese emperor’s court, and a replica of a Shiva
temple from Asia. |
| Art |
| Alte Pinakothek |
 The
Alte Pinakothek is one of the most important and oldest painting
galleries in the world. More than 800 masterpieces of European artists
bring the development of painting from the Middle Ages to the end of
Rococo to life. Highlights of the exhibition are the collection of the
German Renaissance painter Dürer and the world’s largest
Rubens collection. The gallery building itself, which was designed by
Leo von Klenze and completed in 1836, is considered a masterpiece of
architecture. It served as a model for museums from Rome to St.
Petersburg. |
| Neue Pinakothek |
 Outstanding
works of European painting and sculpture from the late 18th century to
the beginning of the 20th are the focus of the Neue Pinakothek. One
focal point is German art of the 19th century; this collection, which
originated from the private collection of King Ludwig I, is one of the
most comprehensive in existence. The collection of French
Impressionists is also great. Artists such as Monet, Manet, Degas,
Pissaro and Renoir are represented with major works. Cézanne,
Gauguin and van Gogh stand for pioneers of modern art. You can also see
works by Caspar David Friedrich, von Kaulbach, Gainsborough, Goya and
Jaques Louis David. |
| Pinakothek der Moderne |
 The
Pinakothek der Moderne is one of the world’s largest museums for
art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The collections display modern art
with paintings, sculptures, photographs and new media on more than
12,000 square meters of exhibition space. The Architecture Museum of
Munich Technical University and the National Graphic Arts Collection
are represented with changing exhibits. |
| Haus der Kunst |
 The
Haus der Kunst is one of the largest international museums with
changing exhibitions, numerous events and a comprehensive
children’s program. The program focal points are on contemporary
art, classical modern and photography. Displays of ancient art are also
a focal point. (Website available in German only) |
| Kunsthalle of the Hypo Culture Foundation |
The Kunsthalle has been setting highlights in Munich’s
cultural life with programs, which are equally discriminating and
appealing, since 1985. Regardless of whether Gauguin, Miró or
Picasso, Fabergé or testimonies to older cultures, the range of
top-rate individual exhibitions expands across epochs and continents. |
| City Gallery in Lenbachhaus |
 The
Lenbachhaus owes it reputation above all to its unique collection of
works of the artists of the “Blauen Reiter” such as
Kandinsky, Marc, Jawlensky, Macke, Münter and Klee. The
Lenbachhaus, 1887-1891 built by the Munich painter and prince Franz von
Lenbach in Tuscan style, also displays paintings of the 18th and 19
centuries of the Munich school, representatives of art nouveau and new
objectivity. (Website available in German only) |
| National Gallery of Modern Art |
The collection of modern art exhibits valuable works of all
important currents from the beginning of the 20th century to the
present, from sculpture to painting. The artworks can be seen in the
Pinakothek der Moderne. (Website available in German only) |
| Schack Gallery |
Shepherd boys doze under a silk-blue sky. Nymphs listen in on
children playing music. The Schack Gallery is one of the most precious
and intimate museums of German painting of the 19th century. Originally
based on the collection of Count Schack, it brings together the
favorite paintings of that time from Böcklin, Feuerbach, Spitzweg
and Schwind. The museum takes visitors in the dreamy and fairytale
world of Romanticism as hardly any other. (Website available in German
only) |
| Nature and Technology |
Amazeum
Forum at the German Museum |
In addition to the largest movie screen in Munich and many culinary
delights, the Forum at the German Museum provides rooms for events such
as trade fairs, congresses and meetings. In addition, you can also look
into the infinite space of the universe in an immense 20-meter
planetarium with a Zeiss VII projector in the Amazeum, formally called
“Forum of Technology”. (Website available in German only) |
| German Museum |
 Sailboats,
atomic models, windmills, space probes, industry robots, organs, sea
rescue boats, etc.: you can find this unbelievable range of
technological achievements and lots more in the German Museum. It is a
museum of superlatives. It is not only the first science-technology
museum in the world, but also one of the most visited and biggest with
approximately 50,000 square meters. Machines whir, lightning flashes
through the air, and telescopes zoom in on stars. Understand by doing
– the concept fills approx. 1.3 million people with enthusiasm
every year. |
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| German Hunting Museum |
The museum provides numerous exhibits of hunting and fishing from
the Stone Age to the present on 3,000 square meters. There are also
approx. 1,000 stuffed animals, skulls and preserved biological
specimens. Visitors can also learn about lots of aspects of fishing
using interactive media. |
| Museum People and Nature |
The museum is like time travel through the history of the Earth and
humanity. The exhibition for young and old shows impressively how our
planet system was formed, invites you to take geologic excursions and
displays the variety of species. Science to touch and feel. |
| Castles |
| Nymphenburg Castle |
 The
expansive baroque complex in the west of Munich was build as the summer
residence of the Bavarian prince electors. In addition to the spacious
castle buildings, the impressive whole of baroque royalty contains a
number of significant collections. The legendary beauty gallery of King
Ludwig I adorns the south wing, for example. The Marstall Museum in the
former royal stables displays the coronation state coach of Kaiser Karl
VII and the fantastic royal carriage of Ludwig II among its treasures.
The expansive castle park enchants with watercourses and pavilions. |
| Residenz Museum |
 The
complex in the middle of downtown was the residence and center of power
of Bavarian dukes, prince electors and kings for half a millennium, but
it was also the expression of art appreciation and passion for
building. The Antiquarium is the highpoint of tours between the Kaiser
Room, Ancestor Gallery, Stone Room and the Rich Chapel. It is the
largest and most splendid Renaissance hall north of the Alps and was
build for the art collection of classical antiquity of Duke Albrecht V
and later used as a festival hall. The 130 rooms of the Munich Residenz
are furnished with furniture, paintings, tapestries and porcelain from
the best artists of their time. |
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