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.

Residenz München is a must see, outstanding history work of art. I was in awed by the sheer…read moreopulence, vastness, and diverse architecture of Germany's largest city palace. I recommend when touring here that you opt for the in-depth audio tour as it is very informative in great detail. This palace is never ending as it seems. You can spend literally hours here. Every room has its own description and life. Simply amazing to be standing in a part of history which was originated in the late 1300s.

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.

Am I a sucker for modern museums? Why, yes. Yes, I am…read more The museum is absolutely beautiful on the outside - glass. It must look completely gorgeous on sunny days. It was raining when I visited. It feels spacious. They have a great collection here, and I absolutely loved the postcards they had around the museum. I took a few of artworks I really enjoyed.

This is a bright, open and modern museum, on just three floors, which makes if convenient to visit…read more Interesting collection of industrial design and modern art. I was surprised that there is no seating in the lobby, but you can always go to the coffee shop adjacent to the building.

Visiting the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site was an incredibly sobering experience and…read moresomething I am very glad we took the time to do while in the Munich area. There is a tremendous amount to see and read throughout the memorial. The museum does a very thorough job walking you through the history of Dachau, from its opening in 1933 through the years of the concentration camp and its liberation. There are photographs, documents, personal stories and exhibits that really put into perspective what happened here. Being able to walk through the grounds makes the history feel much more real than simply reading about it. Seeing the reconstructed barracks, the rows of bunks, the prisoner toilets, the foundations where the other barracks once stood, the fencing and guard towers was extremely difficult but important to see in person. The grounds are much larger than I expected, and I would recommend giving yourself plenty of time. There is a lot of walking and a lot of information to take in. We spent several hours here and still could have spent longer reading everything. It feels strange to say you "enjoyed" visiting somewhere with such a horrific history, but I am very grateful we visited. It is educational, emotional and incredibly thought-provoking. Seeing a place like this in person is something that stays with you and reinforces how important it is that this history continues to be preserved and remembered.

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site [Bavaria, Germany]…read more The Memorial is open to visitors daily from 9 am to 5 pm and entrance to the Memorial is free. You can rent a headset for a few euros. We spent about 3 hours doing a self-guided tour exploring the grounds and looking at the various exhibitions. Guided tours are available. We were able to see remnants of the foundations of the main SS guardhouse where the arriving prisoners first entered the concentration camp, the vast open space of the roll call area located between the maintenance building and the barracks complex and all the way to the former crematorium area, the main place of remembrance in the Memorial Site. "Between 1933 and 1945, around 41,500 persons died of hunger, exhaustion, and disease, the direct result of being tortured, or were brutally murdered in the Dachau concentration camp and its subcamps." Visiting Dachau was the most poignant experience in my entire trip to Germany. I didn't leave the place with dry eyes. The grounds is huge so wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Review #4082

As far as aviation museums go, this one is stunning ! It is an adjunct of the very famous…read moreDeutsches Museum of Technology closer to downtown Munich. No doubt about it, the Flugwerft Schleissheim museum is a fantastic aviation museum in its own right. Entry to the museum involves parting with a few Euros, 6 or 8, but the value is outstanding. There is an elevated walkway from which you can view a magnificently restored and suspended Heinkel bomber, only 2 meters away, in full flight. Other exhibits are far too numerous to mention, but they range from one-of-a-kind aircraft to several fine examples of American-manufactured planes in Luftwaffe livery, a sight to behold for aviation fanatics like me. There is no way to take in this museum in only a few hours, so plan on the better part of a day to enjoy it. The on-going restoration area is off-limits, for obvious reasons, but can be viewed from the elevated walkway. There is also a small coffee shop for snacks and a caffeine jolt, not that you will need one, after being energized by the exhibits. A full inventory listing and description go exhibits can be found on the official website:www.deutsches-museum.de/flugwerft. It's a little hard to find, and you must rely on your navigation unit or a local resident to help you find this unassuming building. However, once inside, it becomes world class. If you are an aviation enthusiast, do not miss this museum while visiting Munich.

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.

The BMW Museum tour is must when visiting Munich Germany. It's accessible by public transportation…read moreor a short, Uber ride. After the museum, you can head over to the Olympic park.

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.

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!

Admission was €7 and it was very quiet inside the National Museum on a Saturday afternoon. We…read morechecked our bag and then began to explore under the beautiful ornamental arched ceiling. Strange it felt like we were the only ones here, there weren't even security guards. We had the whole Museum to ourselves, and I'm not quite sure where we were walking, but we didn't see much that was uniquely German. We went through many galleries with a mix of modern art & antiquities. It was disappointing that the Cafe & Restaurant were closed on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. The National Museum really looks like a Fortress. King Maximilian II of Bavaria founded the museum in 1855 to celebrate Bavarian history & the Wittelsbach dynasty. The museum moved to this grand palace-like home on Prinzregentenstrabe in 1900. It was designed by architect Gabriel Seidl in a striking blend of Renaissance, Baroque, and Gothic revival. The Schatzhaus an der Eisbachwelle is one of the largest museums in Germany. It presents outstanding art from late antiquity to Art Nouveau and tells in a unique way European cultural history in Bavaria. With the successive renewal of its exhibition collections and exciting special exhibitions, it builds bridges between the past and the present.

Free museum that opened in 2015. It's in the area of Maxvorstadt, which focuses on the history and…read moreconsequences of the National Socialist regime and the role of Munich as the Hauptstadt der Bewegung. It was built on the old site of the NSDAP headquarters and in front there is a square with the name of the museum idealizer. Next to it are also ruins of the party headquarters building. The museum was rich in history & information; it was very worth visiting.. It was a little tricky to find the museum. We walked past two old Nazi era buildings. Inside the modern new museum, the first floor contained a Cafe and we got our map. we left our backpack in a ground floor locker. We started on the fourth floor and worked our way down in chronological order ending with stories told from survivors. Many newspaper articles were presented, propaganda photographs, sculptures, and films brought this era in history to life. It was a very moving hour and a half visit. We could've spent a full day here if we read everything that was posted.

This was a tough visit since the content is so heavy but well worthwhile to learn and reflect. The…read moretiming was right before the US elections which made it even harder. I learned a lot of details what were not shared in my American history classes. I would recommend a visit but plan for something upbeat after.

Huge fan of Churches...and this one is pretty darn awesome…read more Beautiful ornate large place of worship. Gets busy so be patient. Cool to visit the tower and the views of the plaza below. Recommend if you are visiting Munich.

St. Peter's Church is Munich's oldest parish church, dating back to the 12th century. The church's…read moreinterior features stunning Baroque frescoes and woodwork, but the highlight is its bell tower, which offers panoramic views of Munich and, on clear days, the surrounding Alps.