One of the great Old Masters collections in Europe, and somehow not overrun with tourists the way…read morecomparable museums in other cities are. The Rubens rooms alone are worth the trip. Plan for at least two to three hours, the building is massive. Entry is only €1 on Sundays, which is a ridiculous deal for what's on offer.

We came on a Sunday to take advantage of the 1 euro Sundays. We came at around 10am which is…read moreopening time. The main hall had a lot of people but the line went quickly. There were some tour groups inside too The only toilets are right next to the front desk where you pay for the tickets. They have quite a few stalls inside and it's free. There are 2 halls upstairs and one hall downstairs (there's also a temporary exhibition next to the art gallery shop but there was nothing showing there while I was visiting). Overall the art gallery is a mix of different decades of art. You can find some Van Gogh and Monet inside. I thought that it was kind of small and could easily be enjoyed within 1 hour. I wouldn't recommend it if you aren't visiting on a Sunday.

Stunning, bright, and beautiful is the design of this building. Great collection of modern art…read more Well curated are their permanent collection and special exhibits. Mesmerized I was of Joseph Beuys, "The End of the 20th Century"; Paul Klee, "The Light and More Besides"; and, Gerhard Richter, "Abstract Painting" on this visit! CHEERS!

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.

Hidden in the first floor of the art museum there's a cute little café with a cool interior, yummy…read morecakes and refreshments. You do not have to enter the museum to visit it (even if you should since the Kunsthalle always has very interesting exhibitions). It's perfectly located for a pit stop during a shopping afternoon!

If you get to Munich before 27 April 2008, you might want to go to this wonderful Mark Rothko…read moreexhibition. It is conveniently located in the Kunsthalle within the famous "Fünf Höfe" Shopping Gallery by architects Herzog & de Meuron.

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.

This was a wonderful day at the museum. Monet, Gauguin, and many more…read more We were here over four hours and it wasn't t enough. Come if you can...

While the Alte Pinakothek, located a block away, contains 'old' paintings, the Neue contains 18th…read moreand 19th century art. It's mainly European paintings, but some sculptures are scattered in small rooms and hallways throughout the building. While I didn't enjoy the art here as much as I liked the ones at the Alte (I just like old paintings more), the building here is easier to navigate and has a much brighter atmosphere. This museum has a easy layout, just follow the signs for the Tour and you'll get through the museum easily. Admission is 1 euro here for Sundays too.

Sundays in Germany are for leisure. Shops are closed, but restaurants and museums are open. If you…read moreare looking for something to do in Munich on Sunday, I would recommend visiting the Egyptian Museum. It is a great deal as admission is only 1 euro on Sundays. I have visited many museums, but one dedicated to Egyptian artifacts is a rarity. Of which the museum has an extensive collection. Expect to spend 1-2 hours here. The museum itself is very clean, modern and spacious. While I did not know much about the subject matter beforehand, it was nice to learn a little more about then I previously knew. It didn't make me want to visit Egypt, but I appreciated the history of the artifacts that I viewed.

Surprisingly, or perhaps unsurprisingly, this is not the first Egyptian museum I've been to (no, to…read moremy knowledge I am not Egyptian). It is, however, by far the nicest. "What is an Egyptian museum doing in Munich," I thought, but more specifically, what is Germany doing with this many Egyptian relics? Why is this collection large enough to be housed in a museum here? Well I'm sure some of you could enlighten me with the history, and probably several of you are rolling your eyes at my ignorance of some ruler and how important the Egyptian culture was to him, specifically, but no matter. I enjoyed this museum as much, if not more, than I've enjoyed most museums I've visited in my adult life, and that was due in part to the museum building itself--the architecture and the overall design is spectacular. The brutalist structures both highlighted the museum pieces and could stand alone as art by themselves. Beyond that, the employees were friendly, despite the hanging feeling that Americans-who-only-speak-English are not welcome everywhere we went, and the collection is seriously impressive. Tons and tons of stuff to look at, and all very well preserved. We spent a decent amount of time walking through here, about 3-4 hours. We took advantage of the free, self-guided, recorded English tour, but also stopped to appreciate most of the items that weren't mentioned, as well. Didn't have much time to peruse the store or enjoy the cafe, but that's fine. I will say that the foods at American museum cafes are much better than what I've seen outside of the US. Definitely make a stop here but eat elsewhere.

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.]

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.

I'd read a NY Times article about the museum when it opened (4 1/2 years ago) - and here's the…read morelink: https://www.nytimes.com/2015/05/02/world/europe/munich-museum-is-another-step-in-acknowledging-the-citys-nazi-past.html We visited the museum on October 9 and it was incredibly worthwhile; the information is quite extensive and informative. There's a *humongous* amount of reading involved (on huge panels and on multiple floors), with lots of photos accompanying the information. Also, everything is translated into English. If you want to read everything (which we did) and really absorb it, you'll need several hours. It's not a museum for the casual visitor. Admission is currently free, and there's a good (somewhat small) bookstore.

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.