Munich Art Museum

Munich Art Museum

Introduction The Munich Art Museum consists of three galleries: the Old Pinakothek, the New Pinakothek, and the Pinakothek der Moderne. Among them, the Pinakothek der Moderne is Germany’s largest modern art museum and one of the largest in the world, with an exhibition area of 15,000 square meters, housing a vast collection of paintings, sculptures, architectural works, and design art from the 20th and 21st centuries. Old Pinakothek: In 1825, the art enthusiast King Ludwig I ascended to the throne and, aiming to make the art collection of the Wittelsbach family accessible to the public, commissioned architect Leo von Klenze to design a grand art museum. Completed in 1836, this museum features Venetian Renaissance architectural style and is one of the world’s six major oil painting collections, with a focus on Dutch and Flemish schools. It boasts the world’s largest collection of works by Rubens. Highlights include Dürer’s self-portrait in the image of the Savior, “The Four Apostles,” “The Adoration of the Magi,” and Botticelli’s “Pietà.” New Pinakothek: Located across Theresienstraße from the Old Pinakothek, it features a modern exterior and centers on German Romanticism and Naturalism, displaying European paintings from the 19th century, with a focus on masterpieces by 19th-century and later modern painters such as Van Gogh, Monet, and Gauguin. It was originally a private gallery established by Ludwig I for his own collection. Construction began in 1884, and it opened nine years later with 300 works on display. Don’t miss Goya’s still life kitchen scene. Pinakothek der Moderne: A large-scale museum that offers a comprehensive overview of 19th- and 20th-century European art, showcasing the full development of modern art, design, sculpture, photography, and television art from the 20th century. Features works by Dalí, Picasso, Warhol, and Matisse. Transport Take U3-U6 or U4-U5 to Odeonsplatz Station, or tram Tram 27 to the Art Museum stop.

Tickets/Opening Hours Combined ticket: €12. Discounted price: €7. Single entry tickets: Old Pinakothek, €5; New Pinakothek, €5; Pinakothek der Moderne, €9.

Munich, Germany