I've been to Munich multiple times during the past several decades, but I've never had occasion to…read morevisit Amerikahaus. However; I want to describe a very special program they sponsored many years ago, which has had a wonderful impact on my life. Way back in late 1994 - during the internet's Stone Age - I was at a card store (remember those?). There was a little sign saying something to the effect that if anyone was interested in having a penfriend in another country, they should send their age & interests and the country where they'd like to have a penfriend. Apparently that information had also been provided to institutes in many countries. I sent a letter and said I'd like to have a German (female) penfriend. Meanwhile; a woman my age who lives about 1 1/2 hours from Munich had attended occasional events at Amerikahaus, and they were one of the institutes participating in that program. A few weeks later, I received a letter from Edith - and we've been very close friends ever since. I've visited her & her family four times and they've visited us three times. Edith & I have very frequent e-mail contact, and I'm also close to her two children (they live in other cities and we also visit them whenever we're in Germany). My life has been impacted significantly by having such a wonderful friend, and I'll always be grateful to Amerikahaus for facilitating this friendship.

Avoid this museum unless you have kids in September. it…read moreonly has kid art right now. there is a small exhibit for adults upstairs but it's lackluster and small. I paid 15 Euro and wish I hadn't gone.

I had a lovely visit to the art museum today. Some of the art was a bit more "contemporary" than my…read moreunderstanding but a lot of it was not. Those pieces, I enjoyed a lot more. I spent most of my time in the Markus Lüpertz exhibit. This German artist has some interesting pieces that had me thinking Andy Warhol meets Jackson Pollock meets Vincent Van Gogh. Colors, repetitive designs, interesting patterns. Several large and open galleries made the collections easy to view and enjoy. Well worth my time here today. Do note that this is a large museum and you could easily spend a full day if you choose. [Review 12039 overall, 1822 of 2019.]

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.