Art Galleries List
Munich
1823
Kunstverein Muenchen
Operates as a non profit members association dedicated to contemporary art exhibitions publications and events with a critical and international orientation
Opens: Tue to Sun generally 11.00 to 18.00 Mon closed
Munich
1929
Lenbachhaus und Kunstbau
Preserves and presents art from Munich with a world renowned focus on the Blue Rider group and contemporary art while engaging in research and public programs
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 Thu to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
1980
Lothringer Dreizehn Halle
Serves as a municipal space for contemporary art focusing on experimental socially engaged and interdisciplinary projects with strong curatorial programs
Opens: Opening days usually Wed to Sun afternoons and early evenings exact hours vary by program
Munich
1888
Muenchner Stadtmuseum art collections
Today presents the cultural history of Munich including photography graphic art and design and runs exhibitions that often intersect with visual art
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 Mon closed
Munich
2009
Museum Brandhorst
Dedicated to contemporary and late modern art with a strong focus on post war painting and new media and on research and education
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 Thu often to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
1862
Museum Fuenf Kontinente
Focuses on non European art and culture promoting dialogue respect and critical reflection through its collections exhibitions and programs
Opens: Tue to Sun 9.30 to 17.30 Mon closed
Munich
1853
Neue Pinakothek
Focuses on European nineteenth century art bridging classical traditions and modernity with an emphasis on education once reopened
Opens: Currently closed for renovation check combined Pinakotheken information for any loans and special openings
Munich
2002
Pinakothek der Moderne
Shows twentieth and twenty first century art design and architecture fosters interdisciplinary dialogue and offers broad educational and public programs
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 Thu often to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
1909
Sammlung Schack
Today it preserves this focused collection and interprets nineteenth century German art for visitors through displays and education
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 Mon closed
Munich
1848
Staatliche Antikensammlungen
Shows ancient ceramics jewellery glass bronzes and small sculpture and supports research and education on classical cultures
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 17.00 Thu to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
1758
Staatliche Graphische Sammlung Muenchen
Collects preserves researches and exhibits drawings prints and graphic art from the Renaissance to the present with changing focused shows
Opens: Exhibitions usually Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 within Pinakothek der Moderne Mon closed
Munich
1898
Villa Stuck
Combines the historic artist villa and its Jugendstil interiors with changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art and design
Opens: Tue to Sun 11.00 to 18.00 Thu to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
2009
Espace Louis Vuitton Muenchen
Shows curated selections from the Fondation Louis Vuitton collection and related projects aiming to make contemporary art accessible in a central urban setting
Opens: Usually Tue to Sat 12.00 to 19.00 Sun and Mon closed hours may vary
Munich
1855
Bayerisches Nationalmuseum
Today it is a leading museum for applied arts sculpture and cultural history from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century with strong Bavarian focus
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 17.00 Thu to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
1957
Amerikahaus Muenchen exhibition spaces
Promotes cultural exchange between Germany and the United States through exhibitions of photography contemporary art and cultural history plus talks and events
Opens: Mon to Fri generally 10.00 to 20.00 Sat often 10.00 to 18.00 Sun mostly closed hours depend on events
Munich
1836
Alte Pinakothek
Presents European painting from fourteenth to eighteenth century supports research conservation and public education through permanent displays and focused exhibitions
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 18.00 some evenings to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
1988
Kunsthalle Muenchen
Hosts large temporary exhibitions spanning old masters modern and contemporary art photography and design aiming at broad public access and education
Opens: Daily generally 10.00 to 20.00 hours may vary by exhibition
Munich
1937
Haus der Kunst
Functions as a non collecting institution for contemporary art with large temporary exhibitions performances and discursive programs
Opens: Daily roughly 10.00 to 20.00 hours may vary by exhibition and day
Munich
1830
Glyptothek
Preserves and presents Greek and Roman sculpture and related antiquities and supports research teaching and public engagement with ancient art
Opens: Tue to Sun 10.00 to 17.00 Thu to 20.00 Mon closed
Munich
Galerie der Kuenstler im BBK
Provides a platform for contemporary artists from Munich and beyond with changing exhibitions events and discussions rather than a permanent collection
Opens: www.galeriederkuenstler.de
Paris
1793
Musée du Louvre
To preserve and display human artistic achievement from ancient civilizations to the mid-19th century
Opens: Mon Wed Thu Sat Sun 09:00-18:00 Fri 09:00-21:45
Paris
1986
Musée d'Orsay
To bridge the gap between the Louvre and the National Museum of Modern Art focusing on 1848 to 1914
Opens: Tue-Sun 09:30-18:00 Thu until 21:45
Paris
1977
Centre Pompidou
To showcase modern and contemporary art and provide a massive public library
Opens: Wed-Mon 11:00-21:00
Paris
1927
Musée de l'Orangerie
To serve as a permanent home for Monet's Water Lilies and display the Jean Walter collection
Opens: Wed-Mon 09:00-18:00
Paris
1919
Musée Rodin
To preserve and promote the work of Auguste Rodin and Camille Claudel
Opens: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:30
Paris
1934
Musée Marmottan Monet
To display the largest collection of works by Claude Monet and other Impressionist masters
Opens: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 Thu until 21:00
Paris
1985
Musée Picasso Paris
To archive and exhibit the life and work of Pablo Picasso including his personal art collection
Opens: Tue-Fri 10:30-18:00 Sat-Sun 09:30-18:00
Paris
2006
Musée du Quai Branly
To promote and preserve the arts and civilizations of Africa Asia Oceania and the Americas
Opens: Tue Wed Fri Sat Sun 10:30-19:00 Thu until 22:00
Paris
1880
Musée Carnavalet
To illustrate the history of Paris and its inhabitants through diverse artifacts
Opens: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
Paris
1902
Petit Palais
To serve as the City of Paris Fine Arts Museum with collections spanning antiquity to the early 20th century
Opens: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00 Fri until 21:00
