Old Munich
As the longstanding residence of kings, dukes and electors, Munich had been traditionally shaped by the politics of Bavaria's rulers. With the opening of their municipal history museum in 1888, the people of Munich embarked on a quest to rediscover their past. Some of their initial hypotheses proved less than accurate, the product of idealization (“invented traditions”) and wishful thinking. This section showcases those "Munich antiquities" which – viewed retrospectively from the 19th century – were harnessed to forge a proud new identity for the city.
Themes explored in Moriskensaal
The Munich monks – The founding of Munich – The city’s coat of arms– Munich brickwork – Frauenkirche church – Sandtner’s Model – Morris Dancers – Ratskeller inn and silver treasures – Knights and tournaments – Marienplatz square – The "Rome of Germany" and its miracles – Schäfflertanz (cooper’s dance)– Metzgersprung (butcher’s leap) – Munich Rococo – The Armory
Plan Your Visit
Opening hours
Tuesday – Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Closed on Mondays
OpenWednesdayEvening!
Every 2nd Wednesday of the month selected exhibitions at the Münchner Stadtmuseum are open until 8 pm.
OpenFridayNIGHTS!
Every 2nd Friday of the month the exhibition "Here Comes the Night. Club Culture in Munich" is open until 10 pm.
Filmmuseum München – Screenings
Tuesday – Thursday 7 pm
Friday – Saturday 6 pm and 9 pm
Sunday 5 pm
Contact
St.-Jakobs-Platz 1
80331 München
Phone +49-(0)89-233-22370
Fax +49-(0)89-233-25033
E-Mail stadtmuseum(at)muenchen.de
E-Mail filmmuseum(at)muenchen.de
Ticket reservation Phone +49-(0)89-233-24150