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Munich Residenz

ArchitectureArtHistoryClosed · Opens 10amFrom €10Odeonsplatz U-Bahn (U3/U4/U5/U6)

The Residenz was the seat of Bavaria's Wittelsbach dukes, electors and kings from 1508 to 1918, and is now the largest city palace in Germany, spanning ten courtyards and around 130 rooms open to the public. Highlights include the Renaissance Antiquarium banqueting hall, the Ancestral Gallery of Wittelsbach portraits, the Treasury's crown jewels and royal regalia, and the ornate rococo Cuvilliés Theatre, where Mozart's Idomeneo premiered.

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Permanent Collections

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Getting there

Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München, Germany

Nearest station: Odeonsplatz U-Bahn (U3/U4/U5/U6), Marienplatz U-/S-Bahn, Nationaltheater tram (19/N19/31)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From €10

Reduced 9 EUR; combination tickets: Museum+Treasury 15/13 EUR, Museum+Treasury+Cuvilliés Theatre 20/16 EUR; under-18s free

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Visitor Information

How much does Munich Residenz cost?
Standard adult admission to Munich Residenz is €10. Reduced 9 EUR; combination tickets: Museum+Treasury 15/13 EUR, Museum+Treasury+Cuvilliés Theatre 20/16 EUR; under-18s free. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Munich Residenz?
Munich Residenz is open Daily, 28 Mar-25 Oct 9am-6pm (last entry 5pm), 26 Oct-27 Mar 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm). Cuvilliés Theatre keeps shorter, separate hours. Closed 1 Jan, Shrove Tuesday, and 24/25/31 Dec.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Munich Residenz?
Munich Residenz is located at Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München, Germany, in the Altstadt-Lehel area of Munich. The nearest stations are Odeonsplatz U-Bahn (U3/U4/U5/U6), Marienplatz U-/S-Bahn, Nationaltheater tram (19/N19/31).
What can I see at Munich Residenz?
Germany's largest city palace: 130 rooms of Wittelsbach splendor, crown jewels, and a rococo court theatre. Current highlights include Antiquarium, Treasury (Schatzkammer), Cuvilliés Theatre.
Do I need to book Munich Residenz 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 Munich Residenz?
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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