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State Collections of Antiquities

HistoryArchaeologyClosed · Opens 10amFrom €6Königsplatz (U2, U8)

The State Collections of Antiquities (Staatliche Antikensammlungen) hold Bavaria's ancient "minor arts" - painted Greek vases, Etruscan bronzes and terracottas, engraved gems and gold jewellery - spanning the 3rd millennium BC to late antiquity. Founded on King Ludwig I's 19th-century acquisitions, the collection is displayed in a Corinthian-columned temple built by Georg Friedrich Ziebland in 1848 as a deliberate architectural counterpart to the Glyptothek across Konigsplatz, which holds the square's ancient sculpture instead.

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Getting there

Königsplatz 1, 80333 München, Germany

Nearest station: Königsplatz (U2, U8)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–20:00
ThuToday10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

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From €6

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

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How much does State Collections of Antiquities cost?
Standard adult admission to State Collections of Antiquities is €6. Reduced €4; free for under-18s; €1 on Sundays. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of State Collections of Antiquities?
State Collections of Antiquities is open Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00, Wed until 20:00. Closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is State Collections of Antiquities?
State Collections of Antiquities is located at Königsplatz 1, 80333 München, Germany, in the Kunstareal, Maxvorstadt area of Munich. The nearest station is Königsplatz (U2, U8).
What can I see at State Collections of Antiquities?
Bavaria's treasury of Greek vases, Etruscan bronzes and ancient jewellery, in a temple on Königsplatz. Current highlights include Collecting with Style: Caroline Murat, Ludwig I and Antiquity, Collections of Antiquities: The Entire Spectrum of Ancient "Small Art".
Do I need to book State Collections of Antiquities 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 State Collections of Antiquities?
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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