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What May Vanish Becomes Image. Regarding Nature and Art

19th- and 20th-century landscape works from the Lenbachhaus collection and partner institutions examine how art captures nature amid climate change and environmental transformation.

Now showing1 Mar 2025 – 31 Jan 2028€10

Shifting the Silence

Inspired by Etel Adnan's last book, 83 works by over 40 international artists probe how visual art can reach beyond the limits of language.

Now showing14 Oct 2025 – 31 Jan 2027€10

Beyond the World. The Blue Rider

Over 240 works trace the Blue Rider's pioneering visual languages and transnational networks, highlighting the movement's women artists alongside Kandinsky and Franz Marc.

Now showing10 Mar – 5 Sept 2027€10

Maria Jarema: Revolutionary Commissar of Abstraction

A monographic show on Polish artist Maria Jarema (1908-1958), co-founder of the Krakow Group, spanning her sculpture, painting and experimental theatre work.

Now showing27 Oct – 25 Apr 2027€10

The Women Artists of the Blue Rider

Upcoming exhibition spotlighting the women painters of the Blue Rider circle, including Gabriele Münter, alongside their better-known male peers.

Upcoming12 Oct 2027 – 23 Apr 2028€10

Permanent Collections

Joseph Beuys: Plastics and Environments

Sculptures and installations by Joseph Beuys from the collection of Lothar Schirmer, on long-term view at the Lenbachhaus.

Permanent collection€10

On View Around the Museum

Site-specific installations around the Lenbachhaus grounds, including Olafur Eliasson's Wirbelwerk sculpture at the entrance.

Permanent collectionFree

Historic Rooms in Franz von Lenbach's Villa

The painter's original reception rooms and studio, preserved with period furnishings inside the Florentine-style villa that now houses the museum.

Permanent collection€10

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Glyptothek

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State Collections of Antiquities

History3 min walk

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Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism

MilitaryFree4 min walk

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State Museum of Egyptian Art

Art4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Lenbachhaus cost?

Standard adult admission to Lenbachhaus is €10. Reduced €6; free for under-18s, and free for everyone on the first Thursday of the month 6-10pm. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Lenbachhaus?

Lenbachhaus is open Tue-Sun 10am-6pm, Thu until 8pm; closed Mondays. Free admission first Thursday of the month 6-10pm. Kunstbau exhibition space closed through 2026 for renovation.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Lenbachhaus?

Lenbachhaus is located at Luisenstraße 33, 80333 Munich, Germany, in the Maxvorstadt / Kunstareal area of Munich. The nearest stations are Königsplatz (U2, U8), Stiglmaierplatz (U1, U7) and Karolinenplatz (Tram 27).

What can I see at Lenbachhaus?

Munich's Blue Rider museum in a Florentine-style villa, with a Norman Foster wing of gold-clad galleries. Current highlights include Joseph Beuys: Plastics and Environments, On View Around the Museum and The Women Artists of the Blue Rider.

Do I need to book Lenbachhaus 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 Lenbachhaus?

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.