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Alte Pinakothek

#6of 10 places to visit in MunichMunich, Bavaria, Germany

Also known as Old Pinakothek · Alte Pinakothek Munich

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Opening hours: 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–18:00, closed Mondays. Entry: €9. Allow 2.5 hrs. Best time: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings until 20:00.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: 10:00–18:00; Closed Mondays
Entry fee: €9; Ticket from
Time needed: 2.5 hrs
Best time of day: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings until 20:00
Best months: May – Sep, Dec
Address: Barer Strasse 27, 80333 Munich, Germany

About Alte Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek in Munich charges EUR 9 for adults and EUR 1 on Sundays, as of 2026, and is closed on Mondays. One of the oldest picture galleries in the world, it holds European paintings from the 14th to the 18th century in the Kunstareal museum quarter. Alte Pinakothek occupies a long, restrained Renaissance-revival building on Barer Strasse, and its collections include works by Albrecht Dürer, Rubens, Rogier van der Weyden and Leonardo da Vinci.

Best time of day: Tuesday or Wednesday evenings until 20:00. Or weekday mornings at 10:00; Sundays at EUR 1 are crowded.

Alte Pinakothek timings

Opening hours: 10:00–18:00; Monday Closed
Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00 and 10:00–18:00; Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00; Thursday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00; closed Monday.
Closed on: Monday

Monday	Closed
Tue–Sun	10:00–20:00 and 10:00–18:00

Good to know: Some galleries may be closed or rehung; verify at the official site.

Opening hours compiled from pinakothek.de and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Alte Pinakothek ticket price

Entry fees for Alte Pinakothek
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	€9
Concession (student / senior)	€6
Children	Free

Admission is EUR 9 (EUR 6 reduced) and EUR 1 on Sundays, as of 2026 per the Pinakothek website. Children and young people under 18 are free; students, seniors 65+ and severely disabled visitors get the reduced rate. Bags up to DIN A4 size (about 30 x 20 x 10 cm) may be taken in; larger items go to the cloakroom or lockers, which cost EUR 1 per person.

Prices compiled from pinakothek.de and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Alte Pinakothek

Quiet
Moderate

10:00 - 12:00
Opening WindowBest time to go
Rooms are quiet on weekday mornings and the Dürer gallery is easy to approach.
Quiet
12:00 - 15:00
Midday Groups
School and tour groups pass through; popular rooms are busy.
Moderate
15:00 - 18:00
Afternoon
Steady flow; on Sundays the EUR 1 admission fills the rooms.
Moderate
18:00 - 20:00
Late Evening
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings are the quietest with few visitors and calmer galleries.
Quiet

History of Alte Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek was built for King Ludwig I between 1826 and 1836 to designs by Leo von Klenze, and it opened in 1836 to house the Wittelsbach family's paintings for public viewing. The building was intended as a museum from the start.

Alte Pinakothek was heavily damaged in the Second World War, and reconstruction under the architect Hans Döllgast in the 1950s used salvaged brick and left visible repairs rather than rebuilding the lost ornament. The museum reopened in 1957.

Alte Pinakothek's highlights include Dürer's Self-Portrait of 1500, Rubens's Great Last Judgement, and Leonardo's Madonna of the Carnation. The museum sits beside the Neue Pinakothek and the Pinakothek der Moderne in the Kunstareal, and each is a separate museum with its own ticket.

Rules & etiquette at Alte Pinakothek

Alte Pinakothek allows bags up to DIN A4 size (30 x 20 x 10 cm); larger bags, rucksacks and coats go into the cloakroom or lockers, and the cloakroom charges EUR 1 per person. Coats and umbrellas are stored at the entrance, so plan a minute or two at the counter.

Alte Pinakothek expects visitors to keep a distance from paintings, not to touch frames, and to speak quietly. Photography rules are posted on entry; flash is not allowed, and tripods generally are not. Large group tours use headphones or set times, so avoid blocking the doorways between rooms.

Alte Pinakothek has a cafe on site open 10:00 - 17:30 (until 19:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday). Tipping is optional and modest.

Tips for visiting Alte Pinakothek

1
Alte Pinakothek on Sunday costs only EUR 1, but the popular rooms with Dürer and Rubens are crowded; for a calmer visit choose Tuesday or Wednesday evening, when the museum stays open until 20:00, or a weekday morning.
2
Alte Pinakothek is too large to see in full in one visit; pick two or three schools, such as the early German masters, Dutch and Flemish paintings, or the Italian rooms. An audio guide, where offered at the desk, helps to focus the route. Plan about two and a half hours, and stop at the cafe halfway rather than pushing through.
3
Alte Pinakothek is a short tram or U-Bahn ride from the centre and is close to the Königsplatz and the Pinakothek der Moderne. A weekday visit paired with a walk around the Kunstareal makes a good half-day, and four lifts serve all exhibition areas, with wheelchairs available on request. Check the official site for any galleries closed or rehung on the day.

How to reach Alte Pinakothek

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Barer Strasse 27, 80333 Munich, GermanyDirections in Google Maps

From Munich Airport (MUC)
40 km · 55-65 min
EUR 13.60-14.30 one-way plus connection (airport zone ticket; verify at mvv-muenchen.de)
From Munich Hauptbahnhof
1.5 km · 5 min by U-Bahn / 20 min walk
About EUR 4.20 (MVV Zone M single ticket, as of 2026; verify at mvv-muenchen.de)
From Marienplatz
1.8 km · 25 min
Free (walking distance)

Nearest airport

From Munich Airport (MUC)

about 40 km from the city centre, roughly 40-45 minutes by S-Bahn (S1 or S8) to Marienplatz.

Nearest station

From Tram 27 or 28 (stop Pinakotheken); U2 to Theresienstrasse or Königsplatz.

Alte Pinakothek FAQs

How much does the Alte Pinakothek cost?

The Alte Pinakothek costs EUR 9 for adults, EUR 6 reduced and EUR 1 on Sundays, as of 2026. Children and young people under 18 are free.

Is the Alte Pinakothek open on Mondays?

No. The Alte Pinakothek is closed on Mondays; it is open Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00 and Thursday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00.

What are the highlights of the Alte Pinakothek?

The highlights include Dürer's Self-Portrait of 1500, Rubens's Great Last Judgement and Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna of the Carnation, among European masters from the 14th to 18th centuries.

Can you take a backpack into the Alte Pinakothek?

No, bags larger than DIN A4 (about 30 x 20 x 10 cm) must be left in the cloakroom or lockers. The cloakroom costs EUR 1 per person.

Compiled with AI assistance from official sources and public records, and published only after the checks in How we write these guides. Nobody from Traveliac has visited this place. Last updated 18 September 2026. How we rank and check places