Munich Residence

The palace is divided into three main areas that you can visit separately or with a combined ticket. The Residence Museum houses the former royal living quarters and state rooms. The Treasury contains a world class collection of jewels, crowns, and religious items. Finally, the Cuvillies Theatre is a stunning example of a Rococo court theater. Standard adult tickets for the museum and treasury are 10 euros each, or 15 euros for a combined ticket. Audio guides are included for free in multiple languages to help you navigate the vast history of the site. The complex is open daily, typically from 9 am to 6 pm in summer and 10 am to 5 pm in winter.

Plan for at least three hours if you intend to see the museum and the treasury together. Because the palace is so large, comfortable walking shoes are a must. Large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas are not permitted inside the exhibition rooms, but you can store them in lockers located near the ticket office. Photography is allowed for personal use without flash, but tripods are prohibited. Be aware that the palace is not very stroller friendly due to many stairs and historic flooring. If you are visiting during the winter holidays, the courtyard often hosts a charming traditional Christmas market with local crafts and festive food.

The Munich Residence is centrally located and easy to find from any part of the city. If you are walking from Marienplatz, it is a quick ten minute stroll north through the historic center. By public transport, the closest station is Odeonsplatz, which is served by the U3, U4, U5, and U6 underground lines. If you prefer taking the tram, line 19 or 21 will drop you at the Nationaltheater stop right at the southern edge of the palace complex. For those arriving from the main train station, it is only two stops away on the U4 or U5 lines. The main visitor entrance is clearly marked and located on the Residenzstrasse side.