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.

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.

Great natural history museum. Very comprehensive without being overwhelming. Only in German. Which…read moreis great for us as our kids are in the German school and were able to practice their translation skills while increasing their science knowledge.

Nice little museum next to Schloss Nymhpenburg...they have a fixed exhibition and sometimes…read morechanging exhibitions. Price is more than fair. Go to the museum and then take a stroll through the park...nice area.

What a fabulous collection of modern art! It was nice for us Californians visiting Munich to see…read more The Lenbachhaus has the MOST Kandinskys I've ever seen plus so much more! And I wouldn't have known about this place. But our tour guide to Neushchwanstein palace mentioned it! Thanks Jacqueline! If you're visiting Munich, don't miss the Lenbachhaus!

This review pains me. Lenbachhaus used to be my absolute favorite museum. When I studied in Munich…read morein 92-93 (yes, many years ago) I would spend hours hanging out in this museum. It was cozy and inviting and had the fabulous works of Marc, Kandinsky, and others in the Blaue Reiter group. It was a bit of a personal oasis. Fast forward to December 2015, my first opportunity to visit since their major remodel. It now feels like a museum instead of like you're visiting someone's house who happens to have an awesome art collection. Paintings are spaced far apart on white walls. It feels like they have fewer Marc paintings on display (though my memory could be faulty). Many of the Kandinsky paintings are now no longer in the proper museum - they're in the auxiliary gallery in the U-bahn station. While it's still some of my favorite art, the overall atmosphere and experience is not what it once was.

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.

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.

The Marstallmuseum is a carriage museum located in the Nymphenburg Palace. The museum is housed in…read morewhat was previously the royal stables and covers about 300 years of history. There are beautiful displays of sleighs , coaches and personal items of the Wittelsbach's. King Ludwig II's coronation and state coach is a real show piece. It's extravagant on every level. Since King Ludwig ll built 3 beautiful castles with one being the famous Neuschwanstein Castle. (Walt Disney's inspiration for Cinderella's Castle) I was not surprised by his choice of carriages. The Hercules Sleigh of Max Emanuel is the oldest on display. It was restored in 2012 and has a carving of Hercules on it. Maximilian Emanuel was a Wittelsbach ruler of Bavaria and a Prince-elector of the Holy Roman Empire.

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.

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.

A worthwhile stop in Munich even if you're not a dedicated car person, though if you are, you'll be…read morevery happy with the depth of history on display. The museum traces BMW from its earliest days through aircraft engines, motorcycles ,and decades of road cars. Admission runs about €10 for adults, and the free BMW Welt showroom across the street is worth adding to your visit if you've already come this far. They enforce a strict bag size policy at entry, so if you're carrying a larger purse or bag you may be asked to check it in a locker. It's a little annoying if you're not expecting it, though the lockers are free at least. Also, the layout routes you through exhibits in essentially one direction with limited space in some areas, so if it's busy, bottlenecks happen. The aircraft engine hall is a genuine highlight but is designed as a dead-end corridor with entry and exit on the same end, which means doubling back through whatever crowd has built up behind you.