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Day Four
Home » Germany » Munich - Seven Day Itinerary » Day FourMunich has a veritable wealth of museums to choose from. All of them are wonderful in their own right, so choose based on your interests.
The city is probably most famous for the unique Deutsches Museum (German Museum of Masterpieces of Science and Technology). It is the largest museum of its kind in the world. Covering countless topics in the fields of science, technology, and industry, there are hands-on exhibits and creatively displayed artifacts. One of the most famous is the world's first automobile, dating back to 1886. It was created by German Karl Benz - you can guess where his name ended up.
If you prefer art over autos, there are several options. The Alte Pinakothek represents artists from the 13th to 18th centuries. Originally the personal art collection of the Wittelsbach royals, it evolved over the years to the massive museum it is today. Just across the street, the Neue Pinakothek concentrates on 18th and 19th century artworks with works by Monet, Goya, Manet, van Gogh and many others, including several German artists.
The Bavarian National Museum displays sculpture, painting, folk art, textiles, furniture, and ceramics related to the area's artistic heritage and the Pinakothek der Moderne has 19th and 20th century visual arts.
After spending your morning wandering through museums, do some wandering out-of-doors by strolling Maximilianstrasse, Munich's classy avenue of shopping often compared to New York's Fifth Avenue. Treat yourself to a fancy dinner and take in a performance at one of the city's arts venues.
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