Pinakothek der Moderne
One of Germany's largest museums of modern and contemporary art and design, combining art, architecture, design and prints under one round-hall building.
The Pinakothek der Moderne opened in 2002. A huge white circular central hall connects four museums: 20th- and 21st-century art (with works by Picasso, Magritte, Bacon, Beuys and Warhol), the Neue Sammlung design museum (from Bauhaus chairs to cars and computers), the Architecture Museum, and the State Graphic Art Collection. Next door, the Brandhorst Museum is known for its facade of colored ceramic rods and holds works by Warhol and Twombly. The Neue Pinakothek, which houses 19th-century art, has been closed for a long time for renovation. Sunday tickets cost 1 euro. It stands across a lawn from the Alte Pinakothek, and you can visit both on the same day, though each needs about half a day.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00 (Thu until 20:00); closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Alte Pinakothek
- Odeonsplatz & Theatine Church
- Königsplatz
- Frauenkirche
- Munich Residenz
- Karlsplatz (Stachus) & Kaufingerstraße
- Marienplatz & New Town Hall
- St. Peter's Church (Alter Peter)