iMuseum Brandhorst
Museum Brandhorst opened in 2009 in Munich's Kunstareal arts district to house the collection of Udo and Anette Brandhorst. The Sauerbruch Hutton-designed building is wrapped in 36,000 vertical ceramic louvres in 23 glazes and holds around 100 works by Andy Warhol, the largest Cy Twombly collection outside the United States, and pieces by Joseph Beuys, Damien Hirst, Gerhard Richter, Jean-Michel Basquiat and Pablo Picasso.
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What's On
Long Story Short: An Art History from the Brandhorst Collection from the 1960s to the Present
A survey drawing on six decades of the Brandhorst Collection, from the 1960s to today.
Kate Newby: anything, anything
Spot On focus exhibition on New Zealand artist Kate Newby's material-based practice.
In My Head: Contemporary Artistic Positions
An upcoming group show surveying diverse contemporary artistic positions.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 München, Germany
Nearest station: Königsplatz (U2), Theresienstraße (U2) and Pinakotheken (Tram 27/28)
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| MonToday | Closed |
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Admission
From €7
Reduced €5 (seniors, students, disabled visitors, groups 15+); €1 on Sundays; free for under-18s
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Visitor Information
- How much does Museum Brandhorst cost?
- Standard adult admission to Museum Brandhorst is €7. Reduced €5 (seniors, students, disabled visitors, groups 15+); €1 on Sundays; free for under-18s. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of Museum Brandhorst?
- Museum Brandhorst is open Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00, Thu until 20:00. Closed Mondays, Shrove Tuesday, 1 May, 24/25/31 December.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is Museum Brandhorst?
- Museum Brandhorst is located at Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 München, Germany, in the Kunstareal, Maxvorstadt area of Munich. The nearest stations are Königsplatz (U2), Theresienstraße (U2) and Pinakotheken (Tram 27/28).
- What can I see at Museum Brandhorst?
- Ceramic-louvred Kunstareal museum holding the largest Cy Twombly collection outside the US. Current highlights include Cy Twombly at Museum Brandhorst, Kate Newby: anything, anything and In My Head: Contemporary Artistic Positions.
- Do I need to book Museum Brandhorst 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 Museum Brandhorst?
- 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.
Image credits
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- Museum BrandhorstMartin Falbisoner, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pinakothek der ModerneRufus46, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alte PinakothekChronox-A / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- State Museum of Egyptian ArtFred Romero / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
- Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National SocialismRaimond Spekking, CC BY-SA 4.0