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Museum Five Continents and its collection

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The Museum Five Continents is a museum in Munich with non-European artworks and objects of cultural value. The collection exhibited in the museum dates back in part to 1782, when the curiosities gathered by the Wittelsbachs were exhibited in the galleries of the Residenz. The current collection contains about 150,000 items, related to the life and culture of non-European populations. In particular the Far East, South America and East and Central Africa are important in the Museum Five Continents. Given the size of the collection, many of the objects are displayed in rotation.

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#14 Art & Design in Munich #5 Archaeology museums in Munich #57 Art & Design in Bavaria #34 Archaeology museums in Bavaria #21 Ethnology museums in Bavaria #166 Archaeology museums in Germany #126 Ethnology museums in Germany
Museum Five Continents
Maximilianstraße 42
80538 Munich

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
9:30 – 17:30
Wednesday
9:30 – 17:30
Thursday
9:30 – 17:30
Friday
9:30 – 17:30
Saturday
9:30 – 17:30
Sunday
9:30 – 17:30

Shrove Tuesday, Good Friday, May 1st, Corpus Christi, All Saints Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve
The museum is open on the following public holidays:

New Year's Day, Epiphany, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Assumption Day, German Unity Day, Boxing Day
Special opening times:
Due to the traditional costume and rifle parade at Oktoberfest, the museum is open on the first Sunday of the Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Admission

0 – 18Free
Adults€5.00
Reduced€4.00
StudentsFree
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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Maximilianstraße 42, Munich

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in Museum Five Continents have been found.

Museum Five Continents Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Museum Five Continents in Munich, Germany, offers visitors a diverse collection of art and artifacts from around the world. Many reviewers appreciate the museum's extensive displays, which showcase cultural objects from Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. The exhibits are generally well-organized and provide informative context about the origins and significance of the items on display.

    Visitors often comment positively on the museum's quieter atmosphere compared to some of Munich's more popular tourist attractions, allowing for a more relaxed and contemplative experience. The building itself, with its historical architecture, adds to the overall ambiance.

    However, some reviewers note that the museum could benefit from updated presentation methods and more interactive elements to engage younger visitors. A few mention that some exhibits feel slightly dated or could use better lighting.

    The museum's location in central Munich is convenient for most visitors, though some find it slightly off the typical tourist path. This can be seen as both a positive (less crowded) and a negative (requires some effort to visit) depending on the visitor's preferences.

    While the Museum Five Continents may not be as well-known as some of Munich's other cultural institutions, it generally receives positive feedback for its educational value and the breadth of its collections. It's particularly appreciated by those interested in anthropology, world cultures, and non-European art.

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