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From Turner to van Gogh: The 19th Century

Masterpieces from the closed Neue Pinakothek on display at the Alte Pinakothek, spanning Romanticism to early Modernism: Friedrich, Manet, Monet, Cézanne and van Gogh.

Now showing18 Dec 2024 – 31 Dec€9

Images of People: Portrait and Genre Photographs from the Dietmar Siegert Collection

Around fifty 19th-century Italian portrait and genre photographs, from carte-de-visite portraits to colorized regional scenes.

Now showing13 Oct – 31 Jan 2027€9

Liaisons françaises

The Alte Pinakothek's French collection from Claude Lorrain to Boucher, tracing the acquisitions and Wittelsbach-French artistic ties behind it.

Upcoming26 Nov – 4 Apr 2027€9

Permanent Collections

Old Masters on the Move

The rehung permanent collection's Upper Gallery: c. 200 Old Master paintings in thematic clusters instead of the traditional chronological arrangement.

Permanent collection€9

Altdorfer's The Battle of Alexander at Issus

Albrecht Altdorfer's 1529 panorama of Alexander the Great's victory over Darius III, commissioned by Duke William IV for the Munich Residenz.

Permanent collection€9

Dürer's Self-Portrait in a Fur-Trimmed Robe

Albrecht Dürer's radical 1500 self-portrait, painted frontally in the manner of an icon of Christ: one of the most famous works in Western art.

Permanent collection€9

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State Museum of Egyptian Art

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Pinakothek der Moderne

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Museum Brandhorst

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Glyptothek

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Visitor Information

How much does Alte Pinakothek cost?

Standard adult admission to Alte Pinakothek is €9. Reduced €6 (students, 65+); under-18s free; €1 on Sundays; annual ticket €90 (€60 reduced). Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Alte Pinakothek?

Alte Pinakothek is open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Tue & Wed until 8pm; closed Mondays. €1 admission on Sundays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Alte Pinakothek?

Alte Pinakothek is located at Barer Straße 27 (entrance Theresienstraße), 80333 Munich, Germany, in the Kunstareal, Maxvorstadt area of Munich. The nearest stations are Königsplatz (U2), Odeonsplatz (U3/U4/U5/U6) and Pinakotheken (Tram 27/28).

What can I see at Alte Pinakothek?

Klenze's Old Masters palace, home to Dürer, Rubens and Europe's grandest 14th-18th century collection. Current highlights include From Turner to van Gogh: The 19th Century, Images of People: Portrait and Genre Photographs from the Dietmar Siegert Collection and Liaisons françaises.

Do I need to book Alte Pinakothek 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 Alte Pinakothek?

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.