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Alpine Museum

HistoryNatural HistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom €6Mariannenplatz (Tram 16)

The Alpine Museum of the German Alpine Club (Deutscher Alpenverein) occupies a former restaurant château on Praterinsel, a small island in the Isar in Munich's Lehel district. Opened in 1911 and rebuilt after wartime damage, the building underwent a complete modernisation from 2021 to 2024 and reopened in March 2024 with a fully renewed permanent exhibition. It explores the enduring human fascination with mountains through five thematic chapters: adventure, physical sensation, achievement, nature experience and community.

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Getting there

Praterinsel 5, 80538 München, Germany

Nearest station: Mariannenplatz (Tram 16), Deutsches Museum (Tram 17), Isartor (S-Bahn)

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Hours

Early closing for evening event until 24 September, 10:00–17:00

Early closing for evening event 17 October, 10:00–17:00

MonClosed
Tue10:00–18:00
Wed10:00–18:00
ThuToday10:00–18:00
Fri10:00–18:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €6

€3 concession (DAV members, seniors, students, disabled visitors); €10 family ticket; free for children

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Visitor Information

How much does Alpine Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to Alpine Museum is €6. €3 concession (DAV members, seniors, students, disabled visitors); €10 family ticket; free for children. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Alpine Museum?
Alpine Museum is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 (incl. holidays). Closed Mondays, Dec 24, 25, 31, Jan 1, and Shrove Tuesday. Closes at 17:00 on 24 Sep, 17 Oct, 12 Nov and 11 Dec 2026 for evening events.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Alpine Museum?
Alpine Museum is located at Praterinsel 5, 80538 München, Germany, in the Lehel area of Munich. The nearest stations are Mariannenplatz (Tram 16), Deutsches Museum (Tram 17), Isartor (S-Bahn).
What can I see at Alpine Museum?
A neo-rococo island château telling the story of mountaineering, reopened in 2024 after a full renovation. Current highlights include Mit anderen Augen – zum Abschied von Friederike Kaiser, Darum Berge (Why Mountains), Zukunft Alpen. Die Klimaerwärmung (Future Alps. Global Warming).
Do I need to book Alpine Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Alpine Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

Burkhard Mücke (Pimpinellus), Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

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