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Top 7 History Museums in Munich, Bavaria
Munich exudes Bavarian charm. Beer fanatics should head immediately to the Hofbräuhaus, a hops heaven that’s been churning out the good stuff since 1589. The drinking is downright legendary during Oktoberfest, a celebration of local beers and German specialty foods. Emulate world-class athletes at the Olympiapark, where skating on the Olympic ice rink will make you feel like a champion. The promenade of Marienplatz is perfect for people watching and gawking at the Glockenspiele of City Hall.
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1. Infopoint Museen & Schlosser in Bayern
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Discover museums and castles all over Bavaria with us! The Infopoint Museums & Palaces in Bavaria is your information centre in the heart of Munich. Here in the Old Court, you will find current and comprehensive information on the Bavarian museum landscape. In a free exhibition, visitors can learn more about the Old Court and Munich's city history.
2. Staatliche Antikensammlung
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4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By just_iap
It has a great collection with ancient Greek pottery and some etruscan items. Unfortunately, as in many museums in Munich, the descriptions are mainly in German. The staff in the front desk is very friendly and helpful, especially a young lady who is, by the way, speaking greek. Also, we had a very nice coffee and dessert at the museum's cafe.
3. Bavarian National Museum
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4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By Toni13 - Haifa, Israel
This lovely castle near the English Garden is filled to the brim with objects of beuty and historical interest. The fact that this might not be to every one's taste was clearly attested by the fact that we were almost alone in the huge building. It is in a way an old fashioned museum but the objects are very well exhibited, lit and arranged.
4. Biermuseum Munchen
5. Muenchner Stadtmuseum /Munich Municipal Museum
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4.0 based on 251 reviews
The various exhibitions at the Münchner Stadtmuseum present a thrilling tapestry of the history of the city of Munich and its culture. The extraordinarily rich collections not only feature the graphic arts and painting, furniture, arts and crafts, but also include toys and fashion. Among visitors' favorites are Erasmus Grasser's world-famous Morris dancers from the sixteenth century, which can be found in "Typically Munich!," the permanent exhibition charting the history of the city itself. The rise and fall of National Socialism in Munich from 1918 to 1945 is the subject of the permanent exhibition "National Socialism in Munich." The Photography, Music, and Puppet Theater/Fairground Attractions Collections are displayed in particularly lavish form. The Photography Collection presents ever-changing retrospectives and themed exhibits. In addition to priceless instrumental treasures from a variety of cultures, the Music Collection with Soundlab.1 boasts an outstanding range of objects illustrating the enormous diversity of musical activity throughout the world. Of the Museum's total holdings in this field, only some 1500 musical instruments from Africa, Asia, Ancient America, and Europe are actually on display. The Puppet Theater/Fairground Attractions Collection traces the cultural history of the puppet show with examples from theaters in Munich itself and puppets from the four corners of the world, while the fairground attractions on show comprise mechanical figures and automata. The Film Museum, for its part, accommodates the largest collection of German silent movies, with daily screenings except on Mondays.
Reviewed By Q7119YTmichaelp - Vienna, Austria
My main reason for visiting this museum was to see the extensive collection of old musical instruments on display. I was not to be disappointed! T)here were almost no other visitors on the day I was there and so had ample opportunity to study the exhibits in my own time. I had a couple of questions about one or two items and was given some valuable information from one of the staff there. The. museum is very close to the main tourist centre and can be reached on foot if one is already down town. I forget how much I paid for an entrance fee, but it seemed very reasonable considering the quality of the exhibits. I didn't look at other departments so can't comment on either content or quality.
