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Bavarian National Museum

DesignArtHistoryOpen until 8pmFrom €7Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst (Tram 16, Bus 100)

Founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II, the Bavarian National Museum is one of Europe's leading museums of decorative arts, housed in a grand historicist building by Gabriel von Seidl (1894-1900) on Prinzregentenstraße. Its collections span late antiquity to Art Nouveau, with particular strength in medieval sculpture, ivory carving, goldsmiths' work, Nymphenburg porcelain, and the world's foremost collection of nativity scenes. A folklore department shows traditional Bavarian furnishings and religious folk art. Some galleries — including the medieval collection and the historicism/Jugendstil halls — are currently closed for renovation, with highlights displayed elsewhere in the museum in the meantime.

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Getting there

Prinzregentenstraße 3, 80538 München, Germany

Nearest station: Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst (Tram 16, Bus 100), Lehel (U-Bahn U4/U5)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From €7

Concessions €6; free for under-18s; €1 for all visitors on Sundays

Nearby

Bavarian State Archaeological Collection

History2 min walk

Haus der Kunst

Art5 min walk
Kunstfoyer

Kunstfoyer

ArtFree5 min walk

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), 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 Liminal Spaces, Cuckoo's Eggs, StadtLandschaft.
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.

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