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Königsplatz

Maxvorstadt, Munich

The Propyläen gate and flagpoles on Königsplatz under a blue sky in Munich
Photo: digital cat / Flickr (CC BY 2.0)

Neoclassical square framed by the Glyptothek, the Antikensammlungen and the Propylaea.

Cost The square is free. A day ticket for both museums is 6 euros, reduced 4 euros.
Time needed 30 minutes
Best time Daytime
Free
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What's on near Königsplatz

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of Königsplatz, from the weekly Munich events calendar.

Tours and walks Starts in 6 days Free

Führung in deutscher Gebärdensprache: Laokoon - Der Held mit den vielen Armen

19 Nov Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Time 19:00

Free guided tour in German Sign Language with Martina Odorfer, no registration needed.

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Concert €18 (reduced €13)

Weihnachtskonzert von #asharp und 133Hz. Christmas Voices

13 Dec Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Time 18:00

Christmas concert by the choirs #asharp and 133Hz with a repertoire from classical choral music to modern pop, doors open at 17:30.

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Talks and readings €12 (reduced €10)

Antikes Duett: Purpur in der Antike - Die Farbe von Macht und Luxus

12 Jan 2027 Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke, Maxvorstadt

Time 19:00

Expert conversation with the archaeologist Martin Kovacs and the ancient historian Christof Schuler, held with the Volkshochschule.

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Smaller local events nearby

  • Glyptothek, Sunday admission 1 euro Activities

    Sundays, 10:00 to 17:00. Next: Sun 15 Nov · Glyptothek, Maxvorstadt

    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

  • USA Update 2026, America’s Great Disruption (WARTELISTE) Talks and readings

    Mon 16 Nov · Amerikahaus München, Maxvorstadt

    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)

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Nearby

Staatliche Antikensammlungen Museum · 1 min walk Museum opposite the Glyptothek with Greek vases, bronzes, terracottas and Etruscan objects. Glyptothek Museum · 1 min walk Neoclassical museum on Königsplatz for Greek and Roman sculpture. Museum für Abgüsse Klassischer Bildwerke Museum · 2 min walk University collection of plaster casts of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture. Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München Museum · 2 min walk Collection of drawings and prints from the Middle Ages to the present. NS-Dokumentationszentrum München Museum · 2 min walk Museum on the site of the former Nazi party headquarters, covering the rise of National Socialism in Munich. Lenbachhaus Museum · 3 min walk Gallery in a villa near Königsplatz, known for its Blue Rider collection and Munich painting.

Around 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.

Maxvorstadt has 23 places on the Roam Munich map: 13 museums, 3 landmarks, 2 beer gardens and beer halls, 1 church or cathedral, 1 park or garden, 1 restaurant, 1 cafe and 1 bar. Read the Maxvorstadt guide.

Good to know

How long do you need at Königsplatz?
Plan for 30 minutes.
When is the best time to visit Königsplatz?
Daytime.

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