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Bavarian National Museum

Museum4.6 · 2 7554.3 · 340≈ 2 hEntry: ~7 €1.4 km from the center

One of Europe's largest museums of decorative arts, founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II. Five centuries of Wittelsbach court culture: sculpture from Romanesque to Baroque, including works by Tilman Riemenschneider, plus ivories, arms, glass and a famous collection of Nativity creches. The building on Prinzregentenstrasse was purpose-built for the museum.

Highlights

  • Medieval sculpture incl. Riemenschneider
  • Wittelsbach court culture
  • Famous Nativity creche collection
  • Sundays: 1-euro admission

Opening hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00 – 17:00
Wed10:00 – 17:00
Thu10:00 – 20:00
Fri10:00 – 17:00
Sat10:00 – 17:00
Sun10:00 – 17:00

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