The week has been exhausting – work, commitments and everyday life take their toll. Then comes Friday and Saturday, when we are active, do lots of things and sometimes even dance into the morning. So it’s no wonder that many of us prefer to spend Sunday relaxing. And what could be better than topping off a leisurely day with an inspiring visit to a museum – for just €1 admission?
Whether with the whole family, friends or just in the company of yourself (sometimes that’s exactly what you need) – discover fascinating works of art without putting a further strain on your wallet after the weekend. Find out which museums you can visit on Sundays for just €1!
1st Bavarian National Museum
The Bavarian National Museum, one of the largest museums in Germany, invites you to visit the historical tour and the world-famous nativity scene collection (from November to January) for just €1 every Sunday. In addition, the museum offers constantly changing exhibitions, which are not included in the reduced admission price.
Location: Bavarian National Museum, Prinzregentenstraße 3, 80538 Munich
🕛 Opening hours on Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
2nd Egyptian Museum
Off to Ancient Egypt – and as cheaply as possible! This museum offers a fascinating insight into 5,000 years of history. Works of art, ritual artifacts and other impressive objects from Ancient Egypt can be admired in this underground building. Every Sunday you can enjoy admission for just €1.
Location: Egyptian Museum, Gabelsbergerstraße 35, 80333 Munich
🕛 Opening hours on Sunday: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
3rd Old Pinakothek
The Alte Pinakothek exhibits works of art from the Middle Ages to the mid-18th century. There are also major works on display from the Neue Pinakothek, which is currently closed for renovations. Both museums are among the most important art institutions in Germany and shape the city’s cultural scene. Admission to the Alte Pinakothek is only €1 every Sunday.
Venue: Alte Pinakothek, Barer Str. 27, 80333 Munich
🕛 Opening hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
4th Pinakothek of Modern Art
From classical modernism to the present day: the Pinakothek der Moderne offers a fascinating insight into a total of four museums: the Sammlung Moderne Kunst, the Architekturmuseum der TU München, the Neue Sammlung – The Design Museum and the Staatliche Graphische Sammlung München. All four museums can be visited on Sundays for just €1.
Location: Moderne Pinakothek, Barer Str. 40, 80333 Munich
🕛 Opening hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
5th Museum Five Continents
Discover the cultural wealth of the world: from Africa to America to Australia and Asia and back to Europe – at the Museum of the Five Continents, you can embark on a fascinating cultural journey around the world. Vivid exhibitions offer the opportunity to marvel at the world in an artistic way. On Sundays, admission costs just €1.
Location: Museum Fünf Kontinente, Maximilianstraße 42, 80538 Munich
🕛 Opening hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
6th Museum Brandhorst
At Museum Brandhorst, you can discover contemporary art from the collection of Udo and Annette Brandhorst as well as changing special exhibitions. Like the Pinakotheken, the Museum Brandhorst is part of the Bavarian State Picture Galleries and only costs €1 on Sundays.
Location: Museum Brandhorst, Theresienstraße 35a, 80333 Munich
Opening hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm