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.

Wide variations of artworks are displayed in the museum, thus reflecting Munich’s rich and vast culture.  This reveals the traditional Munich sceneries and lifestyle back then. These artworks reveal the changes, development and progress of Munich, thus making the Munich Stadtmuseum a perfect history filler for all ages.

Munich Stadtmuseum

Among the most fascinating historical artworks found at the museum is the genius work of Erasmus Grasser, the person behind the famous gothic Morris Dancers. Still found inside the museum is Mariensäule’s original putto which captivates people by its divinity and timeless elegance.

People who have a strong inclination to theater arts will love the classic puppet theater collections at the Munich Stadtmuseum. These are interesting for both young ones and adults as it show the vibrancy of Munich and its people

The museum’s collection includes galleries which have about five hundred thousand photographs and a musical collection including around two thousand musical instruments. Significant facts about Munich are captured at the photo gallery section. At the same time, spectacular, native instruments from Germany, Asia, America and Africa fill the musical gallery section, to delight visitors from different places.

Stadtmuseum Munich

Named as the capital of art and music, Munich has an unbelievably rich archives and resources about the world of artistry and fine notes. You may be lucky enough and catch a special exhibit in the city museum. The exhibit covers many interesting topics such as the National Socialism in Munich which tells the story of the former “Hauptstadt der Bewegung”. The Munich Stadtmuseum also holds special screenings of several, rarely seen movies which are a must-see for all people.

Opening Times of the Munich Stadtmuseum

Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 am – 06:-00 pm
Mondays closed

Munich Stadtmuseum

St.-Jakobs-Platz 1
80331 München
Tel: 089-233 22370
Fax: 089-233 25033