Things to do in Munich
Munich City Museum showcases history, the German Museum science. Stroll through Schwabing's English Garden, and soak up the atmosphere on Marienplatz square in the city centre. In Maxvorstadt the extensive collections of the Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek and Pinakothek der Moderne galleries span two millennia of art. Munich also boasts glittering palaces including the impressive Nymphenburg Palace. Museum opening hours are usually 10am-5pm/6pm, although some close Monday.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. German Museum - Remarkable science museum
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The German Museum (Deutsches Museum) ranks among the nation's most visited museums. On an island in the city centre, it traces the development of science and technology from its origins, through fascinating hands-on models, experiments and audiovisual displays.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€8.50; concessions €3
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-5pm
Address
1, Museumsinsel, Munich 80538
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 2179 1
2. Bavarian National Museum - Bavarian folk art
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The city centre's Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches National Museum) provides a fascinating glimpse of Bavarian life, through sacred and secular folk art from the Middle Ages onwards. Highlights include the Christmas crib collection, medieval town plans and traditional costumes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5; concessions €4
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (until 8pm Thu)
Address
3, Prinzregentenstrasse, Munich 80538
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 211 24366
3. BMW Museum - Car crazy
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Munich's redesigned BMW Museum is housed in a futuristic steel bowl on the grounds of the BMW headquarters near Olympic Oark. Enter the glass-dominated, spaceship-like interior to see the engines, designs and cars that made BMW one of the world's best-loved brands.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€12; concessions €6
Opening Hours
Tue-Fri 9am-6pm; Sat, Sun & public holidays 10am-8pm
Address
Lerchenauerstrasse, Munich 80809
4. Alte Pinakothek - Old Masters paintings
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The Alte Pinakothek in Maxvorstadt is among the world's oldest and most important art galleries, with nearly 900 paintings from the 14th to the 18th century (including works by Dürer, Rembrandt and Rubens) housed in a vast neoclassical building.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Tue-Sat €7; concessions €5; Sun €1
Opening Hours
Tue 10am-8pm; Wed-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
27, Barerstrasse, Munich 80799
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 23 80 5 216
5. Neue Pinakothek - Art Nouveau pieces
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The Neue Pinakothek in Maxvorstadt contains over a thousand paintings, drawings and sculptures from the rococo period to Art Nouveau. Organised in chronological order, the gallery is particularly strong on German art, English landscapes and portraits and French Impressionism.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€7; concessions €5; €1 on Sun
Opening Hours
Wed 10am-8pm; Thu-Mon 10am-6pm
Address
29, Barerstrasse, Munich 80799
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 23805 195
6. Munich City Museum - Vivid history of Munich
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The Munich City Museum in the city centre offers a fascinating insight into the diverse history of Munich. Its eclectic collections appeal to all ages, and range from musical instruments and puppetry to fashion, fairgrounds, photography and film.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€4; concessions €2; free on Sun
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
1, St Jakobs Platz, Munich 80331
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 23 32 23 70
7. Pinakothek der Moderne - Impressive modern art collection
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Pinakothek der Moderne in Maxvorstadt contains one of the world's greatest collections of 20th- and 21st-century art, with four major museums (art, graphics, architecture and design) under one roof. Highlights include works by Magritte, Picasso, Warhol and Beuys.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€10; concessions €7; €1 on Sun
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (until 8pm Thu)
Address
40, Barer Strasse, Munich 80333
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 23805 360
Attractions
Expand all8. Marienplatz - Munich's main square
Show more Lively, spacious Marienplatz square in the city centre marks the heart of the city and is a popular meeting place for Münchners. It's dominated by the neo-gothic New Town Hall, with its world-famous glockenspiel which chimes two to three times a day.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Marienplatz, Munich 80331
Transport
Marienplatz U- or S-Bahn
9. Königsplatz - Majestic neoclassical architecture
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Three immense neoclassical temples flanking Königsplatz come as a surprise in the heart of Munich and have earned this spacious square in Maxvorstadt the nickname Athens-on-the-Isar. One temple building contains a Sculpture Museum and another the State Collection of Antiquities.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Square free. Sculpture Museum €3.50; concessions €2.50; €1 on Sun. State Collection of Antiquities €3.50; concessions €2.50; €1 on Sun
Opening Hours
Square daily all day. Sculpture Museum Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (until 8pm Thu); State Collection of Antiquities Tue-Sun 10am-5pm (until 8pm Wed)
Address
Königsplatz, Munich 80333
Transport
Königsplatz U-Bahn
10. Residenz - Palace of glittering treasures
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The city centre's impressive Residenz palace illustrates the wealth of the Wittelsbach dynasty, Bavaria's rulers for five centuries. It has 112 rooms of varying architectural styles crammed with priceless treasures. Don't miss the Treasury or the rococo Cuvilliés Theater.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€6; concessions €5. Treasury €6; concessions €5. Combined Residenz and Treasury ticket €9; concessions €8
Opening Hours
Apr-15 Oct daily 9am-6pm; 16 Oct-Mar daily 10am-5pm
Address
3, Max-Joseph-Platz, Munich 80333
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 29 06 71
11. Frauenkirche (Church of our Blessed Lady) - Cathedral and celebrated landmark
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The lofty, late-gothic brick Frauenkirche (Church of Our Blessed Lady) in the city centre, is Munich's cathedral and a city symbol with its two distinctive green onion domes. The interior is equally imposing, and includes the legendary 'Devil's Footstep'.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Sat-Thu 7am-7pm (Thu until 8.30pm); Fri 7am-6pm
Address
1, Frauenplatz, Munich 80331
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 29 00 820
Transport
Marienplatz S- or U-Bahn
12. St Peter's Church - The locals' favourite church
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St Peter's Church (known affectionately as Old Peter) in the Altstadt is Munich's oldest church. It dates from the 12th century, although it suffered extensive damage during World War II. The unusual tower boasts eight asymmetrically placed clockfaces and spectacular views.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free. Tower €1.50; concessions €1; children €0.30
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm (winter until 6pm); Sat-Sun 10am-7pm (winter until 6pm)
Address
1, Rindermarkt, Munich 80331
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 260 48 28
Transport
Marienplatz U- and S-Bahn
13. Nymphenburg Palace - Beautiful baroque palace
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Nymphenburg Palace was for centuries the summer residence of the great Bavarian Wittelsbach dynasty, set in magnificent parkland in the Nymphenburg suburb. Admire the lavish rococo interiors and family collections, then join Münchners strolling amidst eccentric follies in the gardens.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
€5; concessions €4
Opening Hours
Apr-15 Oct daily 9am-6pm; 16 Oct-Mar daily 10am-4pm
Address
1, Schloss Nymphenburg, Munich 80638
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 179 08 0
Special things to do
Expand all14. Olympic Park - Cutting-edge sporting venue
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Just north of Schwabing, the Olympic Park, site of the 1972 Olympic Games, is now a thriving entertainment complex, attracting millions of visitors annually to its world-class sporting events and rock concerts, as well as its top-notch sporting facilities.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Various
Opening Hours
Various
Address
21, Spiridon-Louis-Ring, Munich 80809
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 30 67 0
15. English Garden - Munich's green lung
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Schwabing's English Garden counts among the world's largest city parks and is popular for walking, boating, ice-skating, sailing, cycling and even skinny-dipping in the river. Visit the Chinese Tower beer garden and the classical Monopterus pavilion for magnificent city views.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Free
Opening Hours
Daily all day
Address
Englischer Garten, Munich 80538
Telephone
+49 (0) 89 3 86 66 390
