Bavarian National Museum

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Cuckoo's Eggs

25 members of the Neue Münchner Künstlergenossenschaft place contemporary sculpture and video art among the museum's historic galleries, sparking dialogue between old and new.

Now showing24 Jul – 15 Nov€7

Liminal Spaces

38 reverse-glass paintings by Fride Wirtl-Walser (b. 1932), from a 2025 donation, depicting empty, timeless spaces suspended between past and future.

Now showing24 Sept – 17 Jan 2027€7

StadtLandschaft

Four centuries of graphic art depicting cities and landscapes: watercolours, prints and drawings of Munich, Augsburg, Nuremberg and Bavarian castles from the museum's graphic collection.

Now showing29 Oct – 14 Feb 2027€7

Permanent Collections

Sculpture Collection

One of the largest European sculpture collections, Romanesque to early 20th century, with renowned late Gothic wood carvings by Tilman Riemenschneider.

Permanent collection€7

Nativity Scenes Collection

The world's leading collection of nativity scenes from southern Germany, the Alps and southern Italy: thousands of intricately carved figures spanning 300 years.

Permanent collection€7

Porcelain Collection

Nearly 800 pieces of Meissen, Nymphenburg and Frankenthal porcelain, including early Meissen wares and Franz Anton Bustelli's celebrated Nymphenburg figurines.

Permanent collection€7

Nearby

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Bavarian State Archaeological Collection

History2 min walk

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Haus der Kunst

Art5 min walk

Kunstfoyer

Kunstfoyer

ArtFree5 min walk

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Museum Villa Stuck

Art8 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Bavarian National Museum cost?

Standard adult admission to Bavarian National Museum is €7. Concessions €6; free for under-18s; €1 for all visitors on Sundays. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Bavarian National Museum?

Bavarian National Museum is open Tue-Wed & Fri-Sun 10am-5pm, Thu 10am-8pm, closed Mondays. €1 admission for everyone on Sundays. Note: the medieval collection, the historicism/Jugendstil halls and the Hafner ceramics rooms are closed for renovation until further notice, with highlights redisplayed elsewhere in the museum.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Bavarian National Museum?

Bavarian National Museum is located at Prinzregentenstraße 3, 80538 München, Germany, in the Lehel area of Munich. The nearest stations are Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst (Tram 16, Bus 100) and Lehel (U-Bahn U4/U5).

What can I see at Bavarian National Museum?

Munich's grand "treasure house" of European decorative arts: medieval sculpture, Nymphenburg porcelain and world-famous nativity scenes. Current highlights include StadtLandschaft, Cuckoo's Eggs and Sculpture Collection.

Do I need to book Bavarian National 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 Bavarian National 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.