Neighbourhood guide

Maxvorstadt

Museum quarter and university district

Maxvorstadt holds the Kunstareal, the cluster of museums around the Pinakotheken, and the university streets around Ludwigstraße. It is the best area for a rainy day in Munich.

The Alte Pinakothek, the Neue Pinakothek, the Pinakothek der Moderne and the Museum Brandhorst stand close together, and the Lenbachhaus is a short walk away on Königsplatz.

Königsplatz is framed by the Glyptothek and the Antikensammlungen. The NS-Dokumentationszentrum, which is free, stands on the site of the former Nazi party headquarters. Ludwigstraße runs north to the university, the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek and the Ludwigskirche.

Getting there

Königsplatz and Theresienstraße (both U2) serve the museums, tram 27 stops at Pinakotheken, and Universität (U3, U6) serves the university end. Hauptbahnhof is one U2 stop from Königsplatz.

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What to see

Pick one or two museums. The Alte Pinakothek and the Pinakothek der Moderne are closed on Mondays, and several have extended evening hours on Thursday or on Tuesday and Wednesday, so check each page. Sundays cost €1 at the Bavarian state museums that offer it.

Königsplatz, the Ludwigskirche and the Alter Botanischer Garten are free.

Where to eat and drink

Löwenbräukeller and the Augustiner-Keller are the large beer halls. Atzinger and Café Luitpold are closer to the museums.

Nearby neighbourhoods

Altstadt The old town inside the former gates 61 places · 1.0 km away

Lehel Between the old town and the Isar 9 places · 1.5 km away

Isarvorstadt Deutsches Museum and the Glockenbachviertel 4 places · 1.8 km away

Schwabing Leopoldstraße and the Englischer Garten 12 places · 2.2 km away

The best of Maxvorstadt

Best old masters Alte Pinakothek European paintings from the 14th to the 18th century.

Best modern art Pinakothek der Moderne Modern and contemporary art, design, architecture and graphic art.

Best for the Blue Rider Lenbachhaus Villa gallery near Königsplatz known for its Blue Rider collection.

Best free museum NS-Dokumentationszentrum München Covers the rise of National Socialism in Munich, free entry.

Best beer garden Augustiner-Keller Chestnut trees and Augustiner beer from wooden barrels, near the central station.

Things to do in Maxvorstadt

Museum · €9, reduced €6; €12, reduced €8 during the Liaisons françaises exhibition (26 November 2026 to 4 April 2027); €1 on Sundays Alte Pinakothek Museum of European old master paintings from the 14th to the 18th century, part of the Kunstareal.

The Neue Pinakothek building in winter with bare trees in front, Munich

Museum Neue Pinakothek Museum of European art of the 18th and 19th centuries in the Kunstareal.

Museum · €10, reduced €7; €1 on Sundays Pinakothek der Moderne Museum combining modern and contemporary art, design, architecture and graphic art under one roof.

The coloured ceramic rod facade of the Museum Brandhorst in Munich

Museum · €9, reduced €7; €1 on Sundays Museum Brandhorst Contemporary art museum with a large Cy Twombly collection and a facade of coloured ceramic rods.

Museum · €10, reduced €6 Lenbachhaus Gallery in a villa near Königsplatz, known for its Blue Rider collection and Munich painting.

The columned front of the Glyptothek seen across Königsplatz in Munich

Museum · €6, reduced €4 (one day ticket for the Glyptothek and the Antikensammlungen) Glyptothek Neoclassical museum on Königsplatz for Greek and Roman sculpture.

The Staatliche Antikensammlungen with its columned front across Königsplatz under a cloudy sky

Museum · €6, reduced €4 (one day ticket for the Antikensammlungen and the Glyptothek) Staatliche Antikensammlungen Museum opposite the Glyptothek with Greek vases, bronzes, terracottas and Etruscan objects.

The white cube building of the NS-Dokumentationszentrum on a sunny day in Munich

Museum · Free NS-Dokumentationszentrum München Museum on the site of the former Nazi party headquarters, covering the rise of National Socialism in Munich.

Museum · Free Paläontologisches Museum München University museum of fossils and dinosaur skeletons, close to Königsplatz.

The stepped concrete entrance ramp of the Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst in Munich

Museum · €7, reduced €5, Sundays €1, under 18 free Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst Egyptian art museum with a modern underground gallery near the Königsplatz.

Museum · Free Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke University collection of plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture.

Ivy-covered facade of the building housing the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung in Munich

Museum Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München Collection of drawings and prints from the Middle Ages to the present. Exhibitions are shown at the Pinakothek der Moderne and the study hall opens by appointment.

Museum Staatliche Münzsammlung München Coin and medal collection, one of the larger numismatic collections in Europe.

The Propyläen gate and flagpoles on Königsplatz under a blue sky in Munich

Landmark · The square is free. A day ticket for both museums is 6 euros, reduced 4 euros. Königsplatz Neoclassical square framed by the Glyptothek, the Antikensammlungen and the Propylaea.

The long Italianate facade of the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek on Ludwigstraße in Munich

Landmark Bayerische Staatsbibliothek Major research library in a long Italianate building on Ludwigstraße.

Landmark Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Hauptgebäude University main building on Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, with a memorial to the White Rose resistance group.

The twin towers of the Ludwigskirche on Ludwigstraße against a dramatic sky in Munich

Church Ludwigskirche Round-arch style church on Ludwigstraße with a large Last Judgement fresco by Peter von Cornelius.

A fountain and flower beds in the Alter Botanischer Garten in Munich

Park Alter Botanischer Garten A small park near the central station, with a fountain, the Neptune Fountain and shaded benches.

Beer garden Augustiner-Keller A beer garden under chestnut trees near the central station, serving Augustiner beer from wooden barrels.

The domed corner tower of the Löwenbräukeller with its name lettered on the wall in Munich

Beer garden Löwenbräukeller A hall and garden restaurant at Stiglmaierplatz serving Löwenbräu beer.

Food Atzinger Wirtshaus with a beer garden on Schellingstraße in Maxvorstadt, serving Bavarian dishes alongside modern bowls with East Asian influences.

The arcaded front and palms of Café Luitpold on Brienner Straße in Munich

Cafe Café Luitpold A grand cafe and cake counter in the Luitpold Block, with an atrium.

Nightlife Rote Sonne A small club on Maximiliansplatz.

What's on in Maxvorstadt

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Benefizkonzert Musicians for a better life e. V. Theatre and shows
Fri 13 Nov · Reaktorhalle
A performance at Reaktorhalle, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
19:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
Alte Pinakothek, Sunday admission 1 euro Activities
Sundays, 10:00 to 18:00. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Alte Pinakothek
The old masters museum charges 1 euro on Sundays.
1 euro · 10:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Pinakothek (Bavarian State Painting Collections) · Alte Pinakothek, Sonntag 1 Euro
CHARACTER DESIGN & GRAFFITI AUF LEINWAND, FAMILIEN Activities
Sun 15 Nov · KUNSTLABOR 2
An event at KUNSTLABOR 2, listed on the Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) calendar.
40€ to 55€ · 12:00 to 14:30 · Map · Source: Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) · CHARACTER DESIGN & GRAFFITI AUF LEINWAND - FAMILIEN
Glyptothek, Sunday admission 1 euro Activities
Sundays, 10:00 to 17:00. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Glyptothek
The antiquities museum on Königsplatz charges 1 euro per house on Sundays.
1 euro · 10:00 to 17:00 · Map · Source: Staatliche Antikensammlungen und Glyptothek · Glyptothek, Sonntag 1 Euro
GRAFFITI WORKSHOP, FAMILIEN Activities
Sun 15 Nov · Kunstlabor 2
An event at Kunstlabor 2, listed on the Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) calendar.
40€ to 55€ · 15:15 to 17:45 · Map · Source: Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) · GRAFFITI WORKSHOP - FAMILIEN
Museum Brandhorst, Sunday admission €1 Activities
Sundays. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Museum Brandhorst
Admission is €1 on Sundays (regular €9, reduced €7).
Map · Source: Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen · Museum Brandhorst, Sonntag für 1 Euro
Pettersson feiert Weihnachten Theatre and shows
15 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 · Münchner Theater für Kinder
A performance at Münchner Theater für Kinder, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
Pinakothek der Moderne, Sunday admission 1 euro Activities
Sundays, 10:00 to 18:00. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Pinakothek der Moderne
The modern art, design and architecture museum charges 1 euro on Sundays.
1 euro · 10:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: Pinakothek (Bavarian State Painting Collections) · Pinakothek der Moderne, Sonntag 1 Euro
USA Update 2026, America’s Great Disruption (WARTELISTE) Talks and readings
Mon 16 Nov · Amerikahaus München
A talk at Amerikahaus München, listed on the Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen calendar.
from 15:00 · Map · Source: Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen · USA Update 2026 - America’s Great Disruption (WARTELISTE)
Half an Hour With ... Journalist John Nichols Talks and readings
Tue 17 Nov · Amerikahaus München
A talk at Amerikahaus München, listed on the Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen

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Kenneth R. Rosen: "Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting Arctic" Talks and readings
Wed 18 Nov · Amerikahaus München
A talk at Amerikahaus München, listed on the Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen
Demokratie und KI: Wenn künstliche Intelligenz und soziale Medien den amerikanischen Wahlkampf beeinflussen Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Amerikahaus München
A talk at Amerikahaus München, listed on the Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen calendar.
from 09:30 · Map · Source: Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen
Filmvorführung & Diskussion: "Vivi - I'm Alive" Talks and readings
Thu 19 Nov · Amerikahaus München
A talk at Amerikahaus München, listed on the Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen calendar.
from 19:00 · Map · Source: Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen
Grand Classic Ballet Dance
19 to 20 Nov · Löwenbräukeller
A dance event at Löwenbräukeller, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
„Mein Eigen, mein Schatz“, Kunst in illustrierten Sammlungskatalogen seit 1500 Exhibition
On now, until 12 Mar 2027 · Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte
An exhibition at Zentralinstitut für Kunstgeschichte, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender · „Mein Eigen, mein Schatz“ - Kunst in illustrierten Sammlungskatalogen seit 1500
Between and Beyond Exhibition
On now, until 15 Aug 2027 · Pinakothek der Moderne
An exhibition at Pinakothek der Moderne, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
Johnny Miller, Unequal Scenes & Salt Works Exhibition
On now, until 9 Jan 2027 · Amerikahaus
An exhibition at Amerikahaus, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender · Johnny Miller - Unequal Scenes & Salt Works
USA Update 2026, America’s Great Disruption Talks and readings
Fri 20 Nov · Amerikahaus München
A talk at Amerikahaus München, listed on the Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen calendar.
from 09:00 · Map · Source: Amerikahaus München, Veranstaltungen · USA Update 2026 - America’s Great Disruption
Der Weihnachtshase Theatre and shows
Sat 21 Nov · Münchner Theater für Kinder
A performance at Münchner Theater für Kinder, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
10:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
Rumpelstilzchen oder Frau Müller spinnt Theatre and shows
Sun 22 Nov · Münchner Theater für Kinder
A performance at Münchner Theater für Kinder, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
10:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
München und der Nationalsozialismus Talks and readings
Thu 26 Nov · NS-Dokumentationszentrum München
A talk at NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, listed on the NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, Programm calendar.
from 17:00 · Map · Source: NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, Programm
Eine kleine Weihnachtsgeschichte Theatre and shows
27 Nov 2026 to 10 Jan 2027 · Münchner Theater für Kinder
A performance at Münchner Theater für Kinder, listed on the muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender calendar.
Map · Source: muenchen.de (Portal München Betriebs-GmbH), Veranstaltungskalender
„Das wird man doch mal sagen dürfen.“, Radikalisierung der Mehrheitsgesellschaft? Talks and readings
Sat 28 Nov · NS-Dokumentationszentrum München
A talk at NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, listed on the NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, Programm calendar.
from 10:00 · Map · Source: NS-Dokumentationszentrum München, Programm · „Das wird man doch mal sagen dürfen.“ - Radikalisierung der Mehrheitsgesellschaft?
Lenbachhaus free first-Thursday evening Activities
First Thursday of the month, 18:00 to 22:00. Next: Thu 3 Dec · Lenbachhaus
Evening opening of the Lenbachhaus with free entry on the first Thursday of the month.
Free · 18:00 to 22:00 · Map · Source: City of Munich (muenchen.de) · Lenbachhaus extra+
GRAFFITI WORKSHOP FÜR BEGINNER, ERWACHSENE Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Kunstlabor 2
An event at Kunstlabor 2, listed on the Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) calendar.
55€ · 12:00 to 15:30 · Map · Source: Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) · GRAFFITI WORKSHOP FÜR BEGINNER - ERWACHSENE
GRAFFITI WORKSHOP FÜR BEGINNER, KIDS Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Kunstlabor 2
An event at Kunstlabor 2, listed on the Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) calendar.
35€ to 40€ · 15:15 to 17:45 · Map · Source: Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) · GRAFFITI WORKSHOP FÜR BEGINNER - KIDS
GRAFFITI WORKSHOP, FAMILIEN Activities
Sat 12 Dec · Kunstlabor 2
An event at Kunstlabor 2, listed on the Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) calendar.
40€ to 55€ · 15:15 to 17:45 · Map · Source: Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) · GRAFFITI WORKSHOP - FAMILIEN
CHARACTER DESIGN & GRAFFITI AUF LEINWAND, KIDS Activities
Sun 13 Dec · KUNSTLABOR 2
An event at KUNSTLABOR 2, listed on the Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) calendar.
35€ to 40€ · 12:00 to 14:30 · Map · Source: Kunstlabor 2, Veranstaltungen (The Events Calendar REST) · CHARACTER DESIGN & GRAFFITI AUF LEINWAND - KIDS

All 28 local events in Maxvorstadt

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