Pinakothek der Moderne

For the 2026 season, the museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Thursdays. A regular day ticket costs 10 euros, while a reduced rate of 7 euros is available for seniors over 65 and students. One of the best secrets for visitors is the Sunday admission, which is only 1 euro for everyone. Children and young people under 18 years of age always enter for free. The museum is located at Barer Strasse 40 and is fully accessible for visitors with limited mobility. A single ticket grants you access to all four collections, including the Modern Art Collection and the famous Neue Sammlung Design Museum. You can find a cloakroom and lockers on the ground floor, along with a well-stocked museum shop and a sleek cafe for refreshments.

To make the most of your visit, plan to spend at least three hours exploring the diverse collections. The museum is strictly closed on Mondays, and in 2026, it will also be closed on Shrove Tuesday, February 17. If you are interested in a deeper dive, the museum offers a digital app that serves as a personal guide, featuring themed walks and background information on over 100 key objects. Photography without flash is permitted for personal use, allowing you to capture the striking architecture of the rotunda. Be aware that the museum can get quite busy on the 1-euro Sundays, so arriving early at 10:00 is recommended if you prefer a quieter experience. Major temporary exhibitions in 2026 include Reflection: Light Mirrors Transparency, which runs from February until the end of May.

The Pinakothek der Moderne is centrally located in the Maxvorstadt district and is easily reached by public transport. From the city center or Marienplatz, the most scenic way is to take the U3 or U6 subway to Odeonsplatz and then hop on the 100 Museum Line bus, which stops directly at the Pinakotheken station. Alternatively, you can take the U2 or U8 to Konigsplatz and enjoy a short, ten-minute walk through the historic neighborhood. Tram lines 27 and 28 also stop at Pinakotheken, providing a direct link from Karlsplatz/Stachus. For those who prefer to walk, it is a pleasant 15 to 20-minute stroll from the Munich Main Station. While there is no general parking lot for the museum, travelers with a disabled parking permit can find dedicated spaces on the north side of the building.