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.

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.

During my November,2026 visit to the splendid Alte Pinakothek,I especially enjoyed its fine section…read moreof 19th and 20th Century European Paintings on the Ground Floor which comes to the Alte Pinakothek from the Neue Pinakothek which is being renovated.This update is dedicated to the fine 19th Century German Paintings on display.Early 19th Century German Paintings that I especially relished were;Caspar David Friedrich's"Giant Mountain Landscape With Rising Fog"(the epitome of quality German Romanticism),Ludwig Richter's"The Watzmann",(German Romanticism),Joseph Anton Koch's"Schmadrich Falls",and Carl Blechens'"View of Assisi".Later 19th Century German Paintings that were sources of delectation were Friedrich Overbeck's"Italia and Germania",Max Liebermann's"Munich Beer Garden"(very punctilious painting),Fritz Von Uhde's"2 Girls in Garden"(splendid light effects),and two fine portraits by Wilhelm Leibl(German Naturalism).Since the Alte Pinakothek is a very large art museum,I restricted my review to its 19th Century German Paintings currently on display. For those with limited understanding of German,there is labelling of the works of Art in English as well as German.The curatorial work at this art museum is worthy of praise.

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.

Amazing collection of Antique sculptures . Must sea everyone! World-famous "Faun Barberini" (220…read moreBC). The same period includes famous Roman copies of Greek sculptures: "Boy with a Goose" (c. 250 BC) and "Old drunkard" (c. 200 BC).

I love this Museum. It is located in a cool building with very high ceilings and the exhibits are…read moreawesome. It is laid out beautifully. I love sculptures and they have done a great job of putting things together really well. If you are an artist or photographer this is one place you have to visit in Munich. I could go back here again and again and admire all the sculptures and in particular, spend hours in the hall of faces as I call it. See my photos to get an idea about what type of exhibits are here. I find it hard to describe the feelings I have when, I am in the presence of such history and beautiful sculptures so, it is best that I leave it to your imagination and experience to see the place.

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.

This museum was really neat! Lots of Pop Art, and Andy Warhol!…read moreVery happy they offer audio guides in English. They also have guided tours in English. The cafe was very busy, and there's seating to enjoy your meal or beverage. If you come on a bike you can leave it right outside of the museum. Very convenient!

We visited this museum on October 9 and I didn't find it to be of great interest. My husband likes…read moremodern art, so he felt a little more positive about it. The museum has a good collection of Andy Warhol's art....the building itself is very attractive, including the exterior. Lastly, the personnel: there was a nasty guard at the entrance to the galleries, but all of the other guards were very friendly. Also, the woman at the Information Desk was *incredibly* helpful: We'd sent an e-mail to a friend who was supposed to meet us in front of the museum at a certain time - but unbeknownst to us, the e-mail never got sent. We needed to contact our friend quickly when we discovered that problem, but it would have been a costly international call if we'd used our cell phone. The really nice woman at the Information Desk lent me her own cell phone and therefore I was able to call our friend.

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.]

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.

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!

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.