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
Deutsches Museum The largest museum of science and technology in the world .
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. Münchner Stadtmuseum Documenting
the history and culture of the city, there are sections on puppetry,
musical instruments, photography, and film. 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. GlyptothekAntikensammlung
The Neo-Classical façade of the Glyptothek on Königsplatz
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. 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
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. Haus der Kunst Today, Adolf Hitler’s pompous monumental building (1932–7) is a venue for international art exhibitions. Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde Ethnological exhibits from around the world – from North America’s oldest kayak to a Shiva temple.
Other Museums & Galleries
Archäologische Staatssammlung Prehistoric, Roman, and medieval exhibits. Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst Art from Egypt, land of the pyramids . Deutsches Theatermuseum History of German theatre. Large specialist library. Paläontologisches Museum
Archaeopteryx bavarica, a prehistoric bird, is a highlight at this dinosaur museum. Valentin-Musäum Curios relating to Karl Valentin; excellent café. Schack-Galerie Featuring 19th-century German painting (Böcklin, Spitzweg, Schwind, and others), this is a museum for romantics. Alpines Museum A museum dedicated to mountains. Deutsches Jagd-und Fischereimuseum Large dioramas of wild beasts are featured here. Kunsthalle der Hypo-Kulturstiftung Outstanding contemporary art exhibitions. lothringer 13 Multimedia art. lothringer 13
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