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Museum Five Continents

ArtHistoryClosed · Opens 9:30amFrom €5Lehel (U4/U5)

Housed in a grand 19th-century building on Maximilianstraße, Museum Fünf Kontinente (Museum Five Continents) is Germany's second-largest ethnographic museum, holding around 200,000 objects from Africa, the Americas, the Islamic world, South and East Asia and Oceania. Founded in 1862 as the Royal Ethnographic Collection, it is the country's oldest museum of its kind. Alongside its regional permanent galleries, it stages rotating special exhibitions and holds the world's oldest surviving kayak.

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Getting there

Maximilianstraße 42, 80538 München, Germany

Nearest station: Lehel (U4/U5), Maxmonument (Tram 17/19/21), Isartor (S-Bahn)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:30–17:30
Wed09:30–17:30
ThuToday09:30–17:30
Fri09:30–17:30
Sat09:30–17:30
Sun09:30–17:30

Admission

From €5

Reduced €4; free for under-18s and pupils; €1 on Sundays

Nearby

Kunstfoyer

Kunstfoyer

ArtFree4 min walk

Alpine Museum

History4 min walk

Munich Residenz

Architecture8 min walk

Bavarian National Museum

Design9 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum Five Continents cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum Five Continents is €5. Reduced €4; free for under-18s and pupils; €1 on Sundays. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum Five Continents?
Museum Five Continents is open Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:30pm, closed Mondays (open on some public holidays).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum Five Continents?
Museum Five Continents is located at Maximilianstraße 42, 80538 München, Germany, in the Lehel area of Munich. The nearest stations are Lehel (U4/U5), Maxmonument (Tram 17/19/21), Isartor (S-Bahn).
What can I see at Museum Five Continents?
Germany's oldest ethnological museum, with 200,000+ objects from Africa, Asia, Oceania and the Americas. Current highlights include North America. Indigenous Cultures from the Arctic to the Sonora Desert, Africa, Myanmar: Of Pagodas, Longyis and Nat Spirits.
Do I need to book Museum Five Continents 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 Five Continents?
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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