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Exhibition of Exhibitions

A walk-in chronicle on the southeast staircase documenting over 300 exhibitions Haus der Kunst has staged since the 1990s, charting its evolution as a contemporary art center.

Now showing23 Dec 2024 – 31 Dec€15

Steina: Playback

The first major German retrospective of Icelandic video-art pioneer Steina, spanning early documentaries to multichannel installations exploring machine vision and sound-image interplay.

Now showing12 Jun – 7 Dec€15

Tao Schirrmacher's Collection: Eisbach Treasures

Over a decade of objects recovered from Munich's Eisbach River by river-surfing champion Tao Schirrmacher, forming a hidden archive of urban life and untold city stories.

Now showing26 Jun – 7 Feb 2027€15

Maria VMier: I Follow the Wind Through the Stone

A site-specific commission on institutional memory: reassembled façade letters, large drawings from architectural rubbings, and cast-aluminum sculptures echoing fossils in the building's marble.

Now showing26 Jun – 7 Feb 2027€15

Tomás Saraceno in Collaboration: Ancestral Futures

Air-fueled sculptures and multispecies habitats exploring eco-social futures, including a new commission made with Indigenous communities in Argentina fighting lithium extraction.

Now showing17 Jul – 7 Feb 2027€15

Diane Severin Nguyen

Vietnamese-American artist Diane Severin Nguyen explores the politics of victimhood and how perceptions of violence shape identity, in a commissioned film with photography, sculpture and a kinetic installation.

Upcoming20 Nov – 16 May 2027€15

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Bavarian State Archaeological Collection

History5 min walk

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Bavarian National Museum

Design5 min walk

Kunstfoyer

Kunstfoyer

ArtFree7 min walk

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Munich Residenz

Architecture8 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Haus der Kunst cost?

Standard adult admission to Haus der Kunst is €15. Reduced €11; students/pupils 12+ €5; children under 12 free; Family & Friends (2 adults + up to 3 children) €35; free admission every last Friday of the month 4–10pm.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Haus der Kunst?

Haus der Kunst is open Open Wednesday–Monday, 10am–8pm; closed Tuesdays. Free admission every last Friday of the month, 4–10pm.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Haus der Kunst?

Haus der Kunst is located at Prinzregentenstraße 1, 80538 München, Germany, in the Lehel area of Munich. The nearest stations are Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst (Tram 16), Odeonsplatz (U3/U6, Bus 100) and Lehel (U4/U5).

What can I see at Haus der Kunst?

Monumental 1930s exhibition hall by the Englischer Garten, now a bold contemporary art venue with no permanent collection, only ambitious temporary shows. Current highlights include Tao Schirrmacher's Collection: Eisbach Treasures, Diane Severin Nguyen and Exhibition of Exhibitions.

Do I need to book Haus der Kunst 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 Haus der Kunst?

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.