Museum
Municipal Gallery in Lenbach House
📍 Municipal Gallery in Lenbach House, Munich, Germany
4.6/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
The Lenbachhaus is built around the Italianate villa of painter Franz von Lenbach, constructed between 1887 and 1891 and reopened in 2013 after a renovation with a new wing by Foster + Partners. Its crown jewel is the world's foremost collection of Der Blaue Reiter - Kandinsky, Münter and Marc displayed in depth. The U-Bahn at Königsplatz is a two-minute walk away, making it a key stop on any Munich modern-art route.
✨ Highlights
1
Blue Rider core
Kandinsky's Improvisations series plus Münter and Marc, shown in depth.
2
Painter's villa
Lenbach's Italianate residence, its salons largely as they were.
3
Foster wing
A 2013 metal-clad extension set in deliberate contrast to the old villa.
4
Königsplatz cluster
One corner of a museum district shared with the Alte Pinakothek and Glyptothek.
🛈 Practical Info
→Address：Luisenstraße 33, on the north side of Königsplatz.
→Tickets：Around 10 euros for adults with some discounted slots; confirm online.
→Hours：Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays; late evenings vary.
→Getting there：U-Bahn U2 to Königsplatz, about a two-minute walk.
→Facilities：Cafe and art bookshop on site; bags go into lockers first.
💡 Tips
• Start upstairs with the Blue Rider, then circle back to the Munich School galleries.
• Some rooms restrict photography or flash; watch the signs at each entrance.
• Combine with the Glyptothek across Königsplatz for a half-day of two museums.
• Large bags must be checked, so travel light to save time.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Municipal Gallery in Lenbach House?
Start upstairs with the Blue Rider, then circle back to the Munich School galleries. Some rooms restrict photography or flash; watch the signs at each entrance.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
