Information and ideas for your museum visits in Munich and Bavaria
Infopoint Museums & Castles in Bavaria: Current exhibition tips and advice
At the Infopoint Museums & Castles in Bavaria, tourists and locals get the latest news and comprehensive information about approximately 1,300 museums and castles in Bavaria.
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Why the Infopoint is worth a visit:
Whether you're a tourist or a local, the staff members will provide you with personal assistance: on-site, as well as by phone and email, to help you plan your excursion.
What is offered? Information on opening hours, addresses, special exhibitions, guided tours or activities in Bavarian museums, and much more. You can also get detailed brochure materials to take away.
What's special? Via the Infopoint, you can also access the free permanent exhibition of the Imperial Castle in Munich.
Infopoint Museums & Castles in Bavaria at a glance
- Location: In the Alter Hof between Marienplatz and the Munich Residence
- Museum categories: All
- Children's program: Children's specials for the city's founding festival every year in June
- Recommended duration of stay: Approximately 15-30 minutes (plan another 15-30 minutes to visit the exhibition in the Imperial Castle of Munich)
- Getting there: S-Bahn or U3/U6 to Marienplatz
- Parking: Parking garage at the Staatsoper
Discover museums and castles throughout Bavaria
The Infopoint Museums & Castles is operated by the State office for non-governmental museums in Bavaria. It is the central point of contact in Munich for all questions about museums. Located at the historic site of the Alter Hof, it helps you to choose between the approximately 1,300 museums in Bavaria, ranging from the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein to unique cultural and historical city museums or the technology history of the Deutsches Museum. Unique open-air and farmhouse museums, castles and fortresses, provide regional attractions. Art lovers, crafts enthusiasts, and archaeology buffs can all find hidden museum gems.
Looking for new ideas for your next museum visit? A current recommendation is always prominently presented with banners or in thematic cooperation with partner museums, inviting you to explore and discover.
Tip: Annual and multi-day tickets
Annual and multi-day tickets for the state-owned Bavarian castles are also available at the Infopoint. The museum shop offers a fine selection of literature, short guides, and souvenirs.
Address and opening hours
- Address: Alter Hof 1, 80331 Munich
- Tel.: +4989/ 210 140 50
- Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 10am-6pm
Online offer (in German language)
- All information about Bavarian museums and their exhibitions can be found online at www.museen-in-bayern.de
- The blog Museumsperlen recommends destinations - also for families - and exhibition highlights, which always include little insider tips. It provides insights into the museums and their collections and offers interviews with museum people.
- The team of @MuseenInBayern also gladly provides current excursion tips and recommendations via social media (Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter).
Own exhibitions and events
- Permanent exhibition of the Munich Imperial Castle: In the vaulted cellar of the Alter Hof, a permanent exhibition with a multimedia show provides interesting insights into the history of Munich, including the early highlights of the Imperial Castle. In addition to other exhibits and information, a piece of the uncovered castle wall is on display. More information >>
- City tours for tourists and locals start regularly at the Alter Hof
- City Founding Festival: Once a year, on the occasion of the Munich "Stadtgründungsfest", the museum offers an official children's program, numerous workstations and a historical crime game.
In cooperation with the cultural department and the museums
This article about Munich's museums is sponsored by the Cultural Department of the City of Munich and was conceived in cooperation with the State Agency for Non-State Museums in Bavaria. The content has been coordinated between the participating museums and muenchen.de, the official city portal.
At a glance
Infopoint Museums & Castles in Bavaria
Alter Hof 1
80331 München
Tel: +498921014050
Fax: +498921014040
Barrier-free access
Barrier-free accessibility in the building
