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Old Pinakothek (Alte Pinakothek)
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #3 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 156 reviews
Owner description: Housing much of the city's most famous artwork, this museum's collection includes renowned international works from the 14th through the 18th...... more » Owner description: Housing much of the city's most famous artwork, this museum's collection includes renowned international works from the 14th through the 18th centuries. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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BMW Welt
As featured in 3 days in Munich and 1 other guide
Ollie #6 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 373 reviews
Owner description: The BMW Welt delights car-lovers and no-car lovers alike. See the latest BMW cars & motorcycles, and learn about the technology and design elements...... more » Owner description: The BMW Welt delights car-lovers and no-car lovers alike. See the latest BMW cars & motorcycles, and learn about the technology and design elements used by the company. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  4.8 km from city centre
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Deutsches Museum
As featured in Munich with young kids
Ollie #7 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 397 reviews
Owner description: One of the world's largest science museums, visitors can to this famous institution can easily get lost among the endless floors of interesting...... more » Owner description: One of the world's largest science museums, visitors can to this famous institution can easily get lost among the endless floors of interesting exhibits, including a fascinating exhibit on mining. « less
Attraction type  Science Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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BMW Museum
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #10 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 201 reviews
Owner description: Hundreds of thousands of people visit BMW's four-cilinder BMW tower and the bowl-shaped museum next to it each year. The museum showcases the...... more » Owner description: Hundreds of thousands of people visit BMW's four-cilinder BMW tower and the bowl-shaped museum next to it each year. The museum showcases the technical development of cars and motorcycles and also has some exhibits about the history of the company. Many old cars and motorcycles are on display along a spiral ramp that curls along the inside of the bowl-shaped building. « less
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg)
As featured in Munich with young kids
Ollie #12 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 316 reviews

Schloss Nymphenburg was built around an Italianate villa created for Electress Henriette-Adelaide in 1663-64 and was reworked to include four pavillions in 1715.  The sprawling... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Historic Sites; History Museums; Gardens
Distance  6.0 km from city centre
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Munich Zoo (Munchener Tierpark Hellabrunn)
As featured in Munich with young kids
Ollie #15 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 155 reviews
Owner description: Huge complex of buildings makes this one of the most enjoyable museums you will ever visit. Plan to spend a great portion of the day there since there...... more » Owner description: Huge complex of buildings makes this one of the most enjoyable museums you will ever visit. Plan to spend a great portion of the day there since there are so many exhibits and rooms to see. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  4.5 km from city centre
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Residenz Royal Palace
Ollie #17 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 87 reviews

 The former residence of the Bavarian Wittelsbach kings has been a museum since 1920.  Heavily damaged during World War II bombing raids, the museum has been restored to much of... more »

Attraction type  Castles; Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  0.5 km from city centre
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New Pinakothek (Neue Pinakothek)
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #21 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 88 reviews
Owner description: Dating from the 18th century through the present day, the impressive collection of paintings and sculptures housed in this museum includes works by...... more » Owner description: Dating from the 18th century through the present day, the impressive collection of paintings and sculptures housed in this museum includes works by such luminaries as Van Gogh and Manet. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.5 km from city centre
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Museum Mensch und Natur
Ollie #25 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  2.1 km from city centre
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Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum)
Ollie #28 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  1.2 km from city centre
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Pinakothek der Moderne
Ollie #29 of 35 attractions in Munich
4 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.3 km from city centre
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Museum Brandhorst
Ollie #33 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
Flugwerft Schleisheim
Ollie #35 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
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House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst)
Ollie #39 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
This art gallery features rotating series of contemporary art exhibits.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.1 km from city centre
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Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum
As featured in 3 days in Munich
Ollie #51 of 35 attractions in Munich
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Owner description: Learn about the history of beer and see artifacts relating to beer’s production. Tours are offered in German and English. Sample different beers or...... more » Owner description: Learn about the history of beer and see artifacts relating to beer’s production. Tours are offered in German and English. Sample different beers or eat Bavarian food in the restaurant. « less
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  0.2 km from city centre
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Glyptothek
Ollie #57 of 35 attractions in Munich
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Excellent collection of antique sculptures.
Attraction type  Art Museums
Distance  1.4 km from city centre
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Deutsches Theatermuseum
Ollie #60 of 35 attractions in Munich
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Attraction type  Speciality Museums
Distance  0.8 km from city centre
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Munich Municipal Museum (Munchener Stadtmuseum)
As featured in Munich off the beaten path
Ollie #62 of 35 attractions in Munich
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
This museum dedicated to the history and culture of Munich includes films and a wide array of exhibits.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  0.4 km from city centre
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Stuck Villa (Jugendstil Museum)
Ollie #64 of 35 attractions in Munich
4 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Art Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  1.7 km from city centre
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BMW Headquarters
Ollie #69 of 35 attractions in Munich
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings; Speciality Museums
Distance  4.7 km from city centre
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