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Museum Man and Nature

ChildrenNatural HistoryScienceClosed · Opens 9amFrom €3.5Schloss Nymphenburg (Tram 17)

Museum Mensch und Natur (Museum Man and Nature) is Bavaria's state natural history museum, occupying the north wing of Nymphenburg Palace. Exhibits trace the history of the universe, Earth and life, from a giant relief globe and mineral collection to human anatomy, evolution and ecology. Its best-known specimen is JJ1, nicknamed "Bruno," the brown bear that wandered into Bavaria in 2006. The museum remains open pending a planned, long-delayed successor natural history museum for Bavaria.

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Getting there

Schloss Nymphenburg, 80638 München, Germany

Nearest station: Schloss Nymphenburg (Tram 17), Schloss Nymphenburg (Bus 51/151)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
ThuToday09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat10:00–18:00
Sun10:00–18:00

Admission

From €3.5

Reduced €2.50; €1.00 on Sundays; free for children/youth under 18; cash only, no card payment

Nearby

Nymphenburg Palace

Architecture3 min walk

Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum

Transport51 min walk

BMW Museum

Transport54 min walk

Lenbachhaus

Art56 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum Man and Nature cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum Man and Nature is €3.5. Reduced €2.50; €1.00 on Sundays; free for children/youth under 18; cash only, no card payment. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum Man and Nature?
Museum Man and Nature is open Tue-Fri 9:00-17:00, Sat/Sun/holidays 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Last entry 30 min before closing. Closed Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum Man and Nature?
Museum Man and Nature is located at Schloss Nymphenburg, 80638 München, Germany, in the Nymphenburg area of Munich. The nearest stations are Schloss Nymphenburg (Tram 17), Schloss Nymphenburg (Bus 51/151).
What can I see at Museum Man and Nature?
Bavaria's natural history museum, tucked into Nymphenburg Palace's north wing. Current highlights include Unruhiger Planet Erde, Geschichte des Lebens, Molassic Park.
Do I need to book Museum Man and Nature 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 Man and Nature?
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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