Simply in The Museum: 22 Popular Munich Museums With Tips
Simply in The Museum: 22 Popular Munich Museums With Tips
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22 popular Munich museums with tips
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Simply in the museum... Arrival, Approach, Attention, At the
start, A like Altdorfer, Antiquity, Answers, And so on, Anger,
Anthropocene, Architecture, Armor, Art Nouveau, Art Quarter,
Automobile, Avant-garde, Barberini Faun, Battered, Beer, Beuys,
Biedermeier, Bruno the Bear, Candelabra, Cappuccino, Caravaggio,
Cars are the Stars, Conrad Röntgen, Cembalos, Cheese Cake,
Cherubs, Cribs, Decoration, Design, Disney, Dix, Dürer, E=mc²,
Egyptomania, Elephants, Enlightenment, Fat and Felt, FC Bayern,
Focused, Franz von Stuck, Gaultier, Geo Zoo, Goose Bumps, Graf-
fiti, Grüß Gott, Harry Klein goes Kunsthalle, High Voltage, Hops
and Malt, Immaculate Conception, Kiefer, Kinetic Sculpture, King
Niuserre, Kritzikratzi, Le Corbusier, Leonardo, Lion, Love, Ludwig I,
Man is Good – People are Bad, Modern Media, Microcosm, Morris
Dancers, Mozart, My Favorite Picture, Myths, Naiads, Nazareth,
Neo Rauch, New Neighborhoods, Nymphs, Obscene, Pablo Picas-
so, Patron Goddess, Porcelain Shops, Pompous Furniture, Princes
of Painting, Prosecco, Puffing Billy, Pumuckl, Random Patterns,
Richard Riemerschmid, Ring my bell, Space Patrol, Street Art, Sub-
marine, Sun, Moon and Stars, Timeless, Track, Twittering Machine,
Twombly, Typically Munich, Ultramarine Blue, Valentin, Warhol,
Wax, We are who we are, Whip into Shape, Wittelsbach dynasty,
Would be suitable for the Livingroom, Wow, Wright Brothers,
Xanthippe, Xylography, Yad, Yellow Cow, Zak, Zampa, Zeitgeist,
Zephyr, Zest, from A to Zett ...simply in the museum
1 Museum Brandhorst
Theresienstraße 35a
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 6pm
Thu 10am – 8pm
TIP!
Türkentor
Adjacent to the Museum Brandhorst are
the remaining ruins of the Turkish barracks
from 1826. Inside is a surprising object: a
25-ton granite sphere in shining red -- the
installation “Large Red Sphere” by the
American artist Walter De Maria.
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2 Alte Pinakothek
Barer Straße 27
Tue 10am – 8pm
Wed – Sun 10am – 6pm
TIP!
Dürer Painting
Albrecht Dürer’s larger-than-life self-portrait
broke a genuine taboo in 1500: The painting
depicts the artist in a pose which up to
then had been reserved for kings and
Jesus Christ.
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3 Neue Pinakothek
Barer Straße 29
Wed 10am – 8pm
Thu – Mon 10am – 6pm
TIP!
The Culture of Enjoyment
Accompanies
the Enjoyment of Culture
The Hunsinger restaurant at Neue Pinako-
thek in the heart of the art quarter spoils the
palates of museum visitors during the day –
and serves excellent fish in the evening.
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4 Pinakothek der Moderne
Barer Straße 40
Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 6pm
Thu 10am – 8pm
“As Pi.lotin it is
quite simple to engage TIP!
visitors in a conversation Project Visitor “Pi.loten”
on design. I really benefit Last Sunday of each month
from this exchange.” 11.30am – 1pm
TIP!
Garden of Lenbachhaus
Like the Lenbachhaus itself the charming
garden, a late bloom of historism, was de-
signed according to the Italian Renaissance
and is adorned with numerous decorative
elements inspired by antique models.
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“Space Patrol”
The “deep-sea base 104”, starting point of
the “Orion” spacecraft from the German
TV series “Space Patrol”, was nothing else
than the empty Königsplatz which at the
time (1966) was still covered with large
granite slabs.
Glyptothek among nothing but The pillared portico of the oldest Munich
Greeks and Romans I museum, opened in 1830, is reminiscent of
a Greek temple. Its interior accommodates
therefore feel very ‘Munich’.” the originals of renowned antique sculp-
Axel Hacke tures including the ‘Medusa Rondanini’ and
Author and columnist the ‘Barberini Faun’.
www.antike-am-koenigsplatz.mwn.de/en.html
7 Ägyptisches Museum
Gabelsbergerstraße 35
Wed – Sun 10am – 6pm
Tue 10am – 8pm
TIP!
Coffin mask
Time could not dull the sharpness and magic
of her gaze: the coffin mask of Queen Satd-
jehutj from old Egypt (around 1650 BC).
8 NS-Dokumentationszentrum
Brienner Straße 34
Tue – Sun 10am – 7pm
TIP!
DenkStätte Weiße Rose
Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1
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9 Kunsthalle München
“I DJ in clubs from New Theatinerstraße 8
York to Tokyo. I need Daily 10am – 8pm
Munich both as an artist Extending over 1,200 sqm the Kunsthalle
and a person: For me it is of the Hypo-Kulturstiftung in the heart of
Munich presents three to four major exhi-
the most beautiful city bitions every year. As a gallery without a
on this planet!” permanent collection there are infinite op-
tions with respect to contents. The themes
Julietta cover the gamut of art from the antiquities
Disc Jockey to our present day.
www.kunsthalle-muc.de/en
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„Re-Act!“
Harry Klein goes Kunsthalle
“Re-Act!” furnishes proof that art presen-
ted during a party featuring DJs, visual
artists and special guides is a mindexpand-
ing experience.
#ReActMuc
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10 Residenzmuseum
Residenzstraße 1
April – mid-October: daily 9am – 6pm
Mid-October – March: daily 10am – 5pm
TIP!
Gatekeepers
Bravery of a lion: You can gain good luck by
stroking the muzzles of the golden lions on
Residenzstraße.
TIP!
Comics on Display
The Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum offers
more than its name suggests: a tremen-
dously cozy parlor and traveling exhibitions
of comics.
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12 Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum
Im Tal 50 (directly at Isartor)
Mon, Tue, Thu 11.01am – 5.29pm
Fri, Sat 11.01am – 5.59pm
Sun 10.01am – 5.59pm
“Why do I beat my
drum for Karl Valentin?
We folk singers and TIP!
musicians must simply Turmstüberl
stick together.” This comfy café under the roof of Isartor is
furnished in the style of the period around
1900. Hundreds of exhibits illustrate the
Elena Rakete life and work of the Munich folk singers
Drummer “The Moonband“ and comedians.
13 Jüdisches Museum München
St.-Jakobs-Platz 16
Tue – Sun 10am – 6pm
TIP!
Memory Loops
‘Memory Loops’ is an audio artwork based
on original historical soundtracks of Nazi
victims and contemporary witnesses.
Every loop is associated with a different
location in the city.
www.memoryloops.net -> EN
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Typically Munich! “Typically Munich? What I think
In five sections covering different historical of first is the exhibition of the
periods, the exhibition presents the phe- same name that is dedicated
nomena that epitomize Munich, exploring
how long they have been regarded as to the history of the city:
typical, and above all why they have been A glimpse behind the
inextricably associated with the city.
scenes beyond clichés
and traditions.”
Christian Schottenhamel
Oktoberfest host at Schottenhamel
14 Münchner Stadtmuseum
St.-Jakobs-Platz 1
Tue – Sun 10am – 6pm
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15 Deutsches Museum
Museumsinsel 1
Mon – Sun 9am – 5pm
TIP!
Banks of the Isar river
Simply casual: Biking along the river, bathing
and barbecuing at designated spots. The
Isar river is synonymous with nature and
quality of life in the heart of the city.
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16 Haus der Kunst
“Whether Haus der Kunst Prinzregentenstraße 1
or Eisbach wave: The stars Mon, Tue, Wed 10am – 8pm
of the scene explore the Thu 10am – 10pm
Fri, Sat, Sun 10am – 8pm
limits of their art. – To
The Haus der Kunst is an internationally
plunge in at the deep leading center for contemporary art
end is part of the deal.” featuring an interdisciplinary program.
Every year the gallery presents about ten
Stephanie Pirron exhibitions of new talents and established
Surfer / Sports scientist artists. Since 2011 a selection of video
art from the Goetz Collection has been
shown in several displays in the former
air raid shelter. In addition to exhibitions
and events, great store is set by research,
study and dissemination of knowledge.
www.hausderkunst.de/en
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Eisbach Wave
Probably the greatest standing water wave
in the middle of a city is only a few steps
away from Haus der Kunst. Thanks to neo-
prene, surfing is possible in any weather!
But keep in mind: The wave is only
suitable for experienced surfers!
www.igsm.info
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17 Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
Prinzregentenstraße 3
Tue – Sun 10am – 5pm
Thu 10am – 8pm
TIP!
Monopteros
Elegant Classicist temple with a beauti-
ful view of the English Garden and the
Munich skyline.
TIP!
Haidhausen City Quarter
The Haidhausen quarter with its historical
village center, proximity to the Isar river,
numerous quaint stores, boutiques and
pubs ranks among the all-time favorites of
Munich’s ‘in’ neighborhoods.
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Schloss Nymphenburg
Nymphenburg is more than a palace. The
fairytale park with its brooks and bridges
is also home to a hunting lodge, a baroque
bathing lodge, exotic chinoiserie and a
hermitage.
www.schloss-nymphenburg.de -> EN
20 Museum
Nymphenburger Porzellan
Schloss Nymphenburg
April to October 15: daily 9am – 6pm
October 16 to March: daily 10am – 4pm
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21 BMW Museum
Am Olympiapark 2
Tue – Sun 10am – 6pm
TIP!
Olympiapark
In sun and rain, indoors and outdoors –
there is always plenty to do in the Olympic
Park. Established for the 1972 Olympics
the facilities have ever since been Munich’s
premier address for sports, entertainment
and leisure-time.
www.olympiapark.de -> EN
22 FC Bayern Erlebniswelt
Allianz Arena
Daily 10am – 6pm
(adjusted on days when there is a match)
TIP!
Arena Tours
Even more FC Bayern? The Allianz Arena
is soccer temple, top sight and home to
the FC Bayern München soccer team.
During a tour of the Arena, visitors cast a
glance behind the scenes of the imposing
stadium and discover normally hidden
areas such as the team dressing room and
the player tunnel.
www.allianz-arena.de/en 36 | 37
Infopoint
Museen & Schlösser
in Bayern
Alter Hof 1 – close to Marienplatz
Wed - Sat 10am – 6pm
TIP!
Emperor’s Castle Exhibition
On the lower level of the Infopoint in the
Old Court (Alter Hof) a free multimedia
display presents the history of the so-called
“Kaiserburg” building. It used to be the
first residential palace of the Wittelsbach
dynasty in Munich.
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1 Museum Brandhorst Theresienstraße 35a 2 | 3
2 Alte Pinakothek Barer Straße 27 4 | 5
3 Neue Pinakothek Barer Straße 29 6 | 7
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4 Pinakothek der Moderne Barer Straße 29 8 | 9
5 Lenbachhaus Luisenstraße 33 10 | 11 1
6 Glyptothek Königsplatz 3 12 | 13
7 Ägyptisches Museum Gabelsbergerstraße 35 14 | 15
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8 NS-Dokumentationszentrum Brienner Straße 34 14 | 15 4
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9 Kunsthalle München Theatinerstraße 8 16 | 17
10 Residenzmuseum Residenzstraße 1 18 | 19 8
11 Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum Sterneckerstraße 2 18 | 19
12 Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum Im Tal 50 20 | 21
13 Jüdisches Museum München St.-Jakobs-Platz 16 22 | 23
14 Münchner Stadtmuseum St.-Jakobs-Platz 1 24 | 25
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15 Deutsches Museum Museumsinsel 1 26 | 27
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