NS-Dokumentationszentrum München

Admission to the permanent and temporary exhibitions is completely free for all visitors. The center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm, and it remains open on most public holidays, even those falling on a Monday. The museum is highly accessible and offers free media guides in several languages, including English, which you can borrow or access on your smartphone. While the main exhibition is very text-heavy and detailed, there is also a learning center and library in the basement for individual research. As of early 2026, the new CafeBar Max on the ground floor provides a space for visitors to reflect over coffee, cakes, and light meals after their tour.

Plan for at least two to three hours to thoroughly engage with the exhibits, as the museum is dense with information. It is recommended for visitors aged fourteen and older, though a special family media guide is available for children over ten. The exhibition follows a top-down chronological order, so it is best to start on the fourth floor and work your way down. Large bags and backpacks must be stored in lockers located in the basement, which require a 1 or 2 euro deposit. Photography for personal use is permitted, but visitors are asked to maintain a quiet and respectful atmosphere. Be aware that some images and films documenting the period of violence can be deeply disturbing.

The center is located at Brienner Strasse 34, near the historic Koenigsplatz. The most direct way to reach it is by taking the U2 or U8 subway lines to the Koenigsplatz station; use exit B or C for the shortest walk. From the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), it is only one stop away on the U-Bahn or a brisk twelve-minute walk. The Museum Line bus 100 also stops at Koenigsplatz, making it easy to visit from other galleries. If you are starting at Marienplatz, a sixteen-minute walk through the city center will bring you to the entrance. Because the site is centrally located in the Kunstareal museum district, public transport is significantly more convenient than searching for limited street parking.