Best History Museums in Munich"

"Best History Museums in Munich"

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Staatliche Münzsammlung "State Coin Collection"

This is more than a collection of old coins. The State Coin Collection, the largest of its kind in Germany, illustrates the development of different forms of payment over the centuries. The huge collection (250,000 in stock; 2,500 on display) was begun by Duke Albrecht V, who started collecting Roman coins in the 16th century. Greek and Celtic coins were by Gryffindor later added, as were antique intaglios. There is also a huge library containing over 14,000 books about money and coins.

+49 89 22 7221 www.staatliche-muenzsa info@staatliche- Residenzstraße 1, Munich mmlung.de/museum.html muenzsammlung.de Residenz, Munich

Museum Five Continents "Riches From Around the World"

Although located in the heart of Europe, the Museum Five Continents provides a fascinating insight into non-European cultures. Its collection of over 350,000 exhibits mainly hail from Asia, but Africa, Latin America and Polynesia are also represented. Some of the most intriguing exhibits at the museum include the world's oldest surviving kayak from North by Daniel Coral America, as well as Incan treasures and Amazonian historical objects. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions.

+49 89 2 1013 6100 www.museum-fuenf- [email protected] Maximilianstraße 42, Munich kontinente.de/

Deutsches Theatermuseum "A Theatrical Background"

Deutsches Theatermuseum was inaugurated in 1910, its collection a bequest of Clara Ziegler, a famous Bavarian court actress who gathered the pieces in her villa. The museum was relocated to the Hofgartenarkaden after WWII, and was later converted into a state museum with posters, costumes, records and photographs being added to by Bbb the collection.

+49 89 210 6910 www.deutschestheatermu info@deutschestheatermus Galeriestraße 4a, Munich seum.de/ eum.de

Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum "Unique Fishing Museum"

A wild boar and catfish greet visitors at the entrance to Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum's unusual collection. The former Augustinian Church (secularized in 1802) is now home to hunters trophies, weapons and large-scale installations of animals in their natural habitat. The by Daderot museum also contains a section depicting all you need to know about fishing and fresh water fish. There is also a unique collection of nearly 500 stuffed animals, as well as mythical creatures from Bavarian folklore that are also worth perusing. +49 89 22 0522 www.jagd-fischerei- info@jagd-fischerei- Neuhauser Straße 2, Munich museum.de/ museum.de

Munich Stadtmuseum "Museum of Local History"

The Münchner Stadtmuseum (Munich City Museum) shows exhibits pertaining to the city's history as well as special exhibitions, such as the history of international civilization and culture. The multifaceted permanent exhibition "Typically Munich!" covers three floors and shows the city's culture from the Middle Ages to the present day. A central theme in the museum is Munich's evolution from a municipality, historically by Photo: Andreas Praefcke dominated by the royal court towards a newly independent and self- assured city. A museum highlight is the famous Morris Dancers designed by Erasmus Grasser.

+49 89 2332 2370 www.muenchner-stadtmuseum.de/ Sankt-Jakobs-Platz 1, Munich

Bavarian National Museum "Bavaria's Pride"

Excellent sculptures (from the early Middle Ages to the 19th Century) meet old armor, tableware and furniture, while ethnological and religious objects are displayed next to china from Nymphenburg. These well- organized exhibitions are housed in the marvelous fin-de-siècle building (1894-99) known as the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum. The pride of the by Fentriss museum, which boasts a collection of over 180,000 objects, is the exhibition of Christmas cribs which is dubbed as the biggest collection of its kind in the country. Also found here are a shop and a cafe.

+49 89 211 2401 www.bayerisches- bay.nationalmuseum@bnm Prinzregentenstraße 3, nationalmuseum.de .mwn.de Munich

Staatliche Sammlung für Ägyptische Kunst "Egyptian Riches and Heritage"

Featuring exhibits that span a period of over 5,000 years, the Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst fascinates visitors with its incredible exhibits. Mummies, sculptures of pharaohs, religious statues, jewelry and household items from ancient Egypt form the core of this riveting by Neuroforever collection. Originally founded by Duke Albrecht V in the 16th Century, the collection was continually expanded by Albrecht's successors to make it what it is today. The museum is situated in the magnificent Residenz Palace.

+49 89 2892 7630 www.smaek.de/index.php [email protected] Gabelsbergerstraße 35, Munich

Antikensammlungen "State Collection of Antiques"

Whereas the next-door Glyptothek concentrates on large antique sculptures, the State Collection of Antiques specializes in smaller objects, glassware, gold and silver. The internationally renowned collection of antique and Etruscan vases, based on King Ludwig I's collection, is outstanding. It was Ludwig who, in 1838, instructed architect Georg by High Contrast Friedrich Ziebland to design this temple-like building. Destroyed during the War, it was rebuilt and reopened in 1967. Check website for more information.

+49 89 5998 8830 www.antike-am-koenigspl info@antike-am- Königsplatz 3, Innenstadt, atz.mwn.de/de/staatliche-a koenigsplatz.mwn.de Munich ntiken-sammlungen- muenchen.html REJOIGNEZ-NOUS A: cityseeker.com

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