One of the better ways to spend a day in Munich, especially with kids. The Deutsches Museum sits on…read morea small island in the Isar and covers pretty much every corner of science and technology, and what makes it stand out is how much of it you can actually touch and interact with: cranks to turn, experiments to run, buttons that do things. It's not just cases full of objects behind glass. Depending on your party and how they like these type of things, plan for at least half a day; the place is enormous and easy to get lost in, which is half the fun. The kids' sections held up well for the younger ones, and the aviation and engineering exhibits kept the adults just as occupied. You can bring in food and some of the areas allow food and drinks so bring your lunch and find a place in the halls to sit if you want to. Buy your ticket online before you go. The walk-up queue when we visited was long enough to lose a meaningful chunk of your day, and there's no reason to stand in it. Depending on which ticket type you get, you may need to stop at the information desk to convert to a paper ticket before entry, which nobody tells you upfront. Some visitors seemed to go straight through; we did not. Either way, sort that out before you walk to the entry gate or you'll end up backtracking.

We spent a full five hours here yesterday and it was amazing. Most of our time went into the…read morechemistry, music, mathematics, and health sections--so much to learn, so little time. We arrived around 11 a.m., which worked out perfectly and gave us enough time to explore most of the exhibits. The cafeteria was extremely crowded with limited seating, probably because it's peak holiday season. The food was fine--typical cafeteria fare. Next time we're in Munich, I'd happily come back to see the exhibits we missed. My teenage kids even said this is the best museum they've ever visited, and they've been to many museums around the world. Definitely a memorable experience for all of us.

NOTE - they end up closing an hour early and will also pressure you to not buy a ticket if there…read moreare only two hours left in the day. That being said, if you're a speed walker/museum goer, you could see the treasury in an hour. If you enjoy art and seeing trinkets, I think this museum is a great place to spend your time. I could spend an hour or 5. It really depends on the person.

We spent our day in Munich, exploring the surroundings and really wanted to go to the palace. This…read moreis a great experience. Expect to spend at least 2 to 3 hours if you're willing to read and listen to the audio historical information. This is well worth the trip. A short walk from our hotel. And you get to go through the English gardens.

A beautiful display of German architecture! The Glockenspiel…read morewas an amazing part of our trip. When we were there, we watched the 5pm display in October 2024. It was lovely! Watching the clock move along with the chiming and music was a once in a lifetime experience!

My favorite thing in Munich! Truly amazing!!!! The large mechanical clock is breathtaking…read more Located in the heart of Marienplatz Square it's famous for its dancing figurines that come out at 11, 12, and 5. Watching the dolls dance was beautiful. I felt like a kid and couldn't stop smiling. I liked this so much I saw it 3 times in my 2 days in Munich.

More beautiful architecture thanks to Roman Catholic influence!…read more This is a beautiful church. We didn't climb to the top, because it cost money and wasn't part of the "free tour". We didn't stay for a service, but came in time to hear the church bells!

The church interior is spectacular and you must see the jewel decorated skeleton of St Munditia who…read morewas murdered in 310AD, the decorations were added to the remains in 1675. Also ascend the stairs to have views of the central plaza including the Glockenspiel and Rathaus, and the Frauenkirche.

One of the highlights of my time in Munich. I love a good outdoor market and this one is one of…read morethe best. Open everyday except Sunday, you can find everything here. Fresh flowers, meats, cheeses, baked goods and fresh baked breads, and of course beer and wine bars. There's something here for everyone and it's always fun checking out all the different booths. I walked over every morning for fresh Cappuccino at Leo's Kaffee and would pick up a pastry at one of the bakeries. In the afternoon, I would stop by the pickle guy and buy a few of the best pickles I've ever eaten. So many choices from sweet to sour, spicy and my favorite a super sour with a spicy horseradish. The long line moves quickly and if you like pickles, you must stop here.

This was easily one of my favorite farmers markets in Europe. There was a great selection of fresh…read moreproduce, condiments, snacks, alcohol, tea, flowers, cheese, and more. Unfortunately, I visited during the holidays, so some stalls weren't open. One shop in particular really caught my attention--it specialized in mustard (Senf) and offered so many varieties I had never seen or even heard of before. I was excited to try everything. Prices ranged from €2 to €7 per bottle, and while I was tempted to buy several, my luggage limitations held me back. In the end, I chose two: black truffle mustard and matcha mustard. Can't wait to try them once I'm back home.

Wish I took more pictures of this fantastic garden. I am ecstatic that my husband and I took the…read moretime to walk from our hotel to the English Garden. We brought sandwiches, snacks and water which made for a little picnic. The garden is enormous and beautifully maintained. Wish we had gardens such as this in the USA. I think this may even be bigger than the Central Park in NYC - most certainly safer! We went on a Monday but it was still full of people. From what it seems, it's a favorite among locals and tourists alike. Locals wade into the water and there are even some spots where they surf! I believe there's even a lifeguard in one of the areas. They don't just let anyone surf though and there are some warning signs about its dangers. Hubby and I were able to find a bench in the shade where we just enjoyed the scenery for a while. It was perfect for our jet lag recovery The park is also within walking distance from many other landmarks in Munich, such as The Residence, the Odeonsplatz, Mariensplatz, The Munich Cathedral, among many others.

This park is larger than Central Park and is arguably the largest park in Europe. We only spent a…read morefew hours with our bikes exploring, but we were thrilled with what we discovered around every turn. There's a beautiful river with plenty of waterfront space to relax and even a place to watch surfers practicing. There's a huge beer garden by the Chinese Tower, great for a break or people watching. There's lots of well maintained pathways for walking snd bikes. Munich residents are lucky to have this space!

Incredible museum featuring centuries of historic artifacts. The museum itself is huge and has an…read moreimpressive collection. We were there for over 2 hours, and if you're really into history, plan to be there for longer. The building and collection is expansive. There are audio guides available in English. Every item has a descriptive plaque, but not every plaque is in English (which personally I was OK with just looking.l because every room has an audio file in English so I got the gist. Very well worth the visit!

Stunning Museum with three floors of exhibits. Many unique collections from 19th Century and Late…read moreAntiquity to the Romanesque Period, including Ivories, Musical Instruments, Silver, Luxury Furniture, Porcelain, Armour, Games Baroque Glass, Gallant Clothing and Sculptures. We spent 4 hours here, and could have stayed longer, but we were hungry. We visited on a Sunday for only 1 Euro each- What a bargain! Photography is allowed, and I have attached several photographs. WELL WORTH a visit, while in Munich! Lockers are provided for Backpacks and Restrooms available inside, free of charge.

Visiting the Headquarters and Museum at BMW Munich was a special experience as we live very close…read moreto The North American BMW Manufacturing Plant in Spartanburg SC.

My wife and I were in Munich for a five day trip and two friends recommended I go to the BMW…read moreMuseum. We hopped on the subway and and before we knew it, we were at Olympic Park. There is a huge tower there and the museum. We entered and it is an awesome museum, lots of cool cars and even a BMW that Elvis owned. I loved the motorcycles and they even talked about their involvement in WW2. I didn't know they did jetboats, but....They made them. They even had a Mr. Bean type car on display. The walkthrough takes about an hour and a half and definitely worth a visit.

This museum is so strange - it was free which is the only reason I'm giving two stars instead of…read moreone. But the whole time we were so confused on what the point of the museum was. The typically Munich exhibit made no sense and seemed a strange contrast to the Jewish exhibit across the plaza. And then after being there for an hour a docent yelled at us for our bag being too big so we just took it as a sign to leave. Overall I'd never recommend this museum

After a disappointing visit to the Jewish Museum I went to Stadtmuseum which is across the…read morestreet(they have deals where I believe certain museums are 50% off if you show a receipt). I paid extra for the exhibit on art that the Nazis stole from Jews. Didn't pay for an audioguide as the English translations were pretty good in the sense that most displays did have translations. Mixed experience. To start let's be honest, you probably just came to see Nazi stuff (I know I did). The exhibit on Nazism in Munich was excellent. It was specific to Munich without essentially telling me why the Holocaust started, who the Nazis were, etc (basically what every standard museum on the topic discusses). I will give Germany credit that their city museums really do a good job at discussing that particular city's role in the worst, disgusting part of Germany's history. I read everything there. The exhibit on stolen on was fairly good as well.Part of it was a little dry, but toward the end of the exhibit, they gave bios of the Jewish families who had their art stolen and about their descendants (if any...). They also (this was sad to see them not actually discuss) didn't really talk about how the German government was making it very difficult for Jews to claim back art that was theirs or belonged to their family (similar to Woman in Gold which was in Austria...not much different). Something fascinating to know that this actual museum was a collaborator in Nazi Germany in the sense that they were on board with stealing art and worked alongside Nazis. The exhibit did not hide that. Locker room was clean and modern. Bathrooms were fairly clean as well. There were 2 gift shops. One was more like an antique shop, and the other had extremely overpriced fun souvenirs like dachshund notepads with them wearing lederhosen (came close to buying but couldn't see myself spending a lot of $ on a notepad lol...). The workers here were awful. I was told in an exhibit that didn't have a no photographs sign that I couldn't take photos so I said no problem and stopped. That guy (Indian guy I believe) kept following me throughout the exhibit as I was taking notes on my Ipad since photos were not allowed). I saw him later whisper to another worker something and sure enough they followed me a little bit too. When I was done at the museum, I went back to the lobby to check the time of my train on my phone. (Note they say that they have free WIFI but they don't have the password displayed so you do have to ask them for it). The woman working the register yelled at me no photos.THIS WAS IN THE LOBBY THERE WAS NOTHING TO BE DISPLAYED WHATSOEVER!!! The worst part is, I didn't take a photo as there was nothing to take a photo of. When she yelled at me I showed her that I was on the Bahn app. No apology....she just looked embarrassed. The Germans have a thing with photos...probably because they don't want evidence. In any event well worth a visit.

6 euros to get in for a museum visit where I was left feeling "Am I missing nearly every exhibit?"…read more This was without a doubt the worst Jewish museum and worse any museum ever because there is hardly anything there!! Let me tell you about it. Half the space consists of a cafeteria, a book shop, and rooms for workshops (aka students). There was a floor (if you could even call it that!) that was basic Jewish things like "What is a menorah?" "The holocaust affected Jews" etc. It felt like it was meant for German kids who have no idea what Jews are like to educate them but I didn't want to feel like I was at a museum for kids! The other floor was some awful artist who had boring black and white canvases trying to add humor in the paintings. Read my review and take it to heart and I will save you 6 euros. I have never left a museum in less than 30 minutes. Overpriced and should not be called a museum! On top of it there were a number of students (elementary to what looked like middle school) being loud and misbehaving and no staff member did anything about it. They were hanging out loitering around the steps, and on a couple incidences I heard them scream at each other and chase each other. If this was a kid's museum I would understand but it isn't.

This is a must-see in Munich. The outside of the building itself is full of text, which you should…read moredefinitely pause to read either before or after the museum. It dispels some commonly-thought myths about Judaism as a whole and the Jewish population in Munich, focusing on the Holocaust and post-WWII life in Germany. The museum itself is full of facts about Jewish life from Germany's origins to today. Of course there is a great emphasis on life around and during WWII, due to the intense persecution of Jewish people during this time. However, hintings of anti-semitism are portrayed even well before WWII, showing the struggles they had to deal with over the generations. Many killed during the Holocaust are personally highlighted, featuring a short biography, picture, and sometimes their belongings. It is stated that this is to put a face to the large number, personalising the experience so they did not die in vain. There is also much emphasis on the Jewish religion itself and that which goes along with it, such as bar/bat mitzvah, Hanukkah, and death. Actual items pertaining to Jewish culture are featured, adding realism. While much of the museum features rather sombre themes of death and persecution, it is worth checking out nonetheless. It is definitely worth the time and money.