State Museum of Egyptian Art

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Egypt: History and Modernity

About 100 photographs by Alfred Seiland exploring how 5,000 years of Egyptian history intersect with everyday life today, from Nile monuments to modern cities and villages.

Now showing27 Oct – 4 Apr 2027€7

Permanent Collections

Double Statue of Pharaoh Niuserre

A unique Old Kingdom limestone statue (c. 2390 BCE) showing Pharaoh Niuserre twice, as an idealized youth and as an aging ruler, in the "Kunst und Zeit" gallery.

Permanent collection€7

Statue of Ramesses II

Upper part of a sandstone seated statue of Ramesses II holding a crook and flail, from Nubia, 19th Dynasty (c. 1240 BCE), in the "Pharaoh" gallery.

Permanent collection€7

Gold Treasure of Amanishakheto

Meroitic gold jewelry and a stele of the Nubian queen Amanishakheto (1st century CE), from Naga in modern Sudan, in the museum's Nubia and Sudan gallery.

Permanent collection€7

Nearby

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Alte Pinakothek

Art2 min walk

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Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism

MilitaryFree2 min walk

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Glyptothek

Art3 min walk

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Pinakothek der Moderne

Architecture3 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does State Museum of Egyptian Art cost?

Standard adult admission to State Museum of Egyptian Art is €7. Reduced €5; Sundays €1; under-18s free; groups of 15+ pay the reduced rate. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of State Museum of Egyptian Art?

State Museum of Egyptian Art is open Closed Mondays (except Easter/Whit Monday). Tue 10:00-20:00, Wed-Sun 10:00-18:00. Closed 1 Jan, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is State Museum of Egyptian Art?

State Museum of Egyptian Art is located at Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 München, Germany, in the Kunstareal area of Munich. The nearest stations are Königsplatz (U2, U8), Karolinenplatz (Tram 27) and Pinakotheken (Bus 100).

What can I see at State Museum of Egyptian Art?

Bavaria's Egyptian antiquities in a subterranean, burial-chamber-inspired hall in the Kunstareal. Current highlights include Double Statue of Pharaoh Niuserre, Egypt: History and Modernity and Statue of Ramesses II.

Do I need to book State Museum of Egyptian Art 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 State Museum of Egyptian Art?

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.