Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich
Munich, Germany
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Museum Address
Barer Straße 27, 80333 Munich, Germany
Munich, Germany
Ticket Prices
€7-10 (under 18 free, Sun €1)
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The Bavarian State Painting Collections (Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen) administer over 30,000 paintings across multiple museums in Bavaria, anchored by Munich's Alte Pinakothek (1836), Neue Pinakothek (1853), and Pinakothek der Moderne (2002). The collections originated with the Wittelsbach dynasty's art patronage dating to the early 16th century.
Duke Wilhelm IV commissioned large-scale history paintings in the 1520s, establishing one of Europe's earliest deliberate royal collections. Today the network spans 18 branches statewide. Strengths include Albrecht Dürer's Self-Portrait and works by Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, Fernand Khnopff, and Robert Delaunay.
Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich in Munich, Germany houses 4 masterpieces in our database, including works by Camille Corot, Fernand Khnopff and Robert Delaunay. Notable works include The Cardiff Team and I Lock My Door Upon Myself.
Famous Works at Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich
Browse 4 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich
The Bavarian State Painting Collections (Bayerische Staatsgemäldesammlungen) oversee multiple museums in Munich including the Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, and Pinakothek der Moderne, forming one of Europe's great art institutions.
The main museums cluster in Munich's Kunstareal (art district). The three Pinakotheks are within walking distance of each other, near the university district north of the city center.
The collections span from medieval altarpieces to contemporary art. Highlights include Dürer's Four Apostles, Rubens masterpieces, and comprehensive German Expressionist holdings.
The Bavarian royal family, the Wittelsbachs, collected art for 700 years. The collections became state property in 1918 after the monarchy ended, preserving one of Europe's finest princely collections for the public.
Yes, the Alte Pinakothek shows Old Masters, the Neue Pinakothek covers 18th-19th centuries, and the Pinakothek der Moderne focuses on 20th-century and contemporary art. Combination tickets offer access to multiple museums.
Individual museum tickets cost around €7-10, with a day pass for all three Pinakotheks available. Free entry on Sundays. The museums are closed Mondays except Pinakothek der Moderne.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Bavarian State Painting Collections, Munich directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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