Jewish Museum in Munich
The Munich Residenz 
The Munich Stadtmuseum
The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich
Bavarian National Museum in MunichJewish Museum in Munich
Genesis of Jewish Museum in Munich goes back to the year 1928 when a group of persons interested in Jewish history and culture made a sincere effort to create a Jewish museum in Munich. The museum did not make much head way until almost two decades when it was revived by Hans Lamm, longtime head of the Jewish community. Subsequently, the project made a decisive momentum due to the serious effort of a private gallery owner Richard Grimm in the 1980s. Continue reading
The Munich Residenz
Residence of the dukes and kings is on the edge of the old town of Munich. It was the permanent seat of the Wittelsbach royal line until 1918. The Munich Residence was the center of political and cultural power from 1623 to 1918. Each ruler has upgraded the residence according to their ideas and interests. A small castle [Wasserburg - water castle] was built on its place dating back to 1385. Continue reading
The Munich Stadtmuseum
The Munich Stadtmuseum, founded by Ernst von Destouches, is the city museum of Munich. This is where historical artifacts of the city could be found. Built in 1888, the Munich Stadtmuseum has a touch of Gothic theme architecture. Though antiquated by time, the museum still has the richness of culture Munich has had since time immemorial. Continue reading
The Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich
Situated in Munich’s famous Kunstareal (art district) in the center of the city, the “Pinakothek der Moderne” (Art Gallery of the Modern), founded in 2002, is the home of four important collections under one roof. The modern building designed by Stephan Braunfels offers spacious airy room not only for the steady exhibitions but also for many temporary events all year around. Continue reading
Bavarian National Museum in Munich
Among the museums in Europe, the Bavarian National Museum is one of the major art and cultural history museums. Founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II to preserve Bavaria’s historic and artistic treasures, the museum houses a large collection of European artifacts. The museum building itself is quite an impressive one both inside and out. One of the most notable buildings in Munich, it offers multifaceted overview of the Bavarian and Germany art and culture history from the medieval ages to the present day. Continue reading