History

The Münchner Stadtmuseum first opened in 1888, reflecting a burgeoning interest in Munich’s history among its citizens. Never before had there been a museum devoted solely to the City of Munich itself. At that time, the "Historische Stadtmuseum" was located on the second floor of the armory. Since then, the building and its collections have evolved and grown steadily. Today, the Münchner Stadtmuseum is Germany’s largest municipal museum. After a lengthy planning process, its premises, a complex of fine listed buildings, are currently under refurbishment and remodeling with their reopening scheduled for 2031.