MuseumClosed 1 January, Shrove Tuesday, 24 December, 25 December, 31 December

Munich Residenz

#5of 10 places to visit in MunichMunich, Bavaria, Germany

Also known as Residenz München · Munich Residence · Residence Museum and Treasury

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Opening hours: 09:00–18:00 and 10:00–17:00, last entry 17:00. Entry: €10. Allow 2.5 hrs. Best time: 09:00 - 10:30.

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

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Opening hours: 09:00–17:00; 28 March - 19 October: daily 09:00 - 18:00, last entry 17:00. 20 October - 27 March: daily 10:00 - 17:00, last entry 16:00.
Entry fee: €10; Ticket from
Time needed: 2.5 hrs
Best time of day: 09:00 - 10:30
Best months: May – Sep, Dec
Address: Residenzstrasse 1, 80333 Munich, Germany

About Munich Residenz

Munich Residenz charges EUR 10 for the Residence Museum and EUR 10 for the Treasury, with children under 18 free, as of 2026. The palace of the Bavarian dukes, electors and kings began as a moated fortress in 1385 and grew over six centuries into a complex of ten courtyards and about 130 rooms. Munich Residenz holds the Antiquarium, built between 1568 and 1571 and regarded as the largest Renaissance hall north of the Alps, plus the Treasury with a thousand years of Wittelsbach regalia and goldwork.

Best time of day: 09:00 - 10:30. On a weekday for the museum and Treasury, before tour groups arrive; the Cuvilliés Theatre opens later in the afternoon most days.

Munich Residenz timings

Opening hours: 09:00–17:00; Mon–Sun 09:00–18:00 and 10:00–17:00; 28 March - 19 October: daily 09:00 - 18:00, last entry 17:00. 20 October - 27 March: daily 10:00 - 17:00, last entry 16:00.
Closed on: 1 January, Shrove Tuesday, 24 December, 25 December, 31 December

Mon–Sun	09:00–18:00 and 10:00–17:00

Good to know: Cuvilliés Theatre hours vary: from 14:00 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday most of the year, longer in August and early September. Court Garden fountains May to early October, 10:00 - 14:00.

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

Munich Residenz ticket price

Entry fees for Munich Residenz
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	€10
Concession (student / senior)	€9
Children	Free

Residence Museum EUR 10 (EUR 9 reduced), Treasury EUR 10 (EUR 9 reduced), Cuvilliés Theatre EUR 5 (EUR 4 reduced); combination Museum plus Treasury EUR 15 (EUR 13) and all three EUR 20 (EUR 16), as of 2026 per the Bavarian Palace Administration. Visitors under 18 and students over 18 with valid school ID are free. Proof of eligibility must be shown, and tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. The Court Garden is free.

Prices compiled from residenz-muenchen.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 Munich Residenz

Quiet
Moderate
Busy

09:00 - 10:30
Opening HourBest time to go
Rooms and the Antiquarium are quiet; audio guides available at the entrance.
Quiet
10:30 - 13:30
Tour Group Window
Group tours crowd the Treasury and Antiquarium; the entrance queue lengthens.
Busy
13:30 - 16:00
Afternoon Flow
Steady visitors; the Cuvilliés Theatre opens most afternoons and fills quickly in summer.
Moderate
16:00 - 18:00
Late Entry
Last entry is 17:00 in summer, so visits are short but quiet.
Quiet

History of Munich Residenz

Munich Residenz began in 1385 as a fortress on the northeastern edge of the city and became the seat of Wittelsbach rulers, expanding in phases through Renaissance, Baroque, Rococo and Neo-classical periods. Duke Albert V founded the collection that became the Treasury, and the Antiquarium was built as a hall for his antiquities between 1568 and 1571.

Munich Residenz gained the Cuvilliés Theatre, built from 1751, a rococo court theatre with tiers of carved and gilded wood. The Königsbau, built 1825-1835 for King Ludwig I, and the Festsaalbau, built 1832-1842, are Neo-classical additions.

Munich Residenz was severely damaged in the Second World War. Most rooms were reconstructed by the 1980s, though some interiors were simplified and the decoration of the Papal Rooms and the Golden Hall ceiling was destroyed. The Cuvilliés Theatre's decoration had been dismantled and stored during the war, and was later reinstalled in the south-eastern wing of the Festsaalbau.

Rules & etiquette at Munich Residenz

Munich Residenz requires visitors with reduced or free tickets to show original proof of eligibility, and tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. Payment at the cash desk accepts cash and major cards, and the online shop is available. Children under 14 need an adult, and groups over 25 must divide.

Munich Residenz audio guides are free and available in nine languages for the museum and treasury; allow about two hours for the museum and Treasury together. Large bags go in the lockers at the entrance, and photography rules are posted in individual rooms.

Munich Residenz reserves the Cuvilliés Theatre for separate tickets, and its hours differ from the museum. The theatre is small, so late-afternoon slots in summer can be crowded. The Court Garden, the free green space next to the palace, is open to all.

Tips for visiting Munich Residenz

1
Munich Residenz is best done as two visits by combination ticket: the Residence Museum for state rooms and the Antiquarium, then the Treasury in the Königsbau. The combination ticket at EUR 15 saves EUR 5 over two singles, as of 2026, and the triple ticket at EUR 20 adds the theatre.
2
Munich Residenz's Cuvilliés Theatre has restricted hours, so schedule it around its opening; on Monday to Saturday it opens from 14:00 outside summer months. Confirm times at the official site.
3
Munich Residenz sits beside Odeonsplatz and the Hofgarten, and a five-minute walk leads to Marienplatz. The Court Garden fountain machinery runs briefly around midday from May to early October, and the arcaded Hofgarten is free and quiet in the morning.

How to reach Munich Residenz

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Residenzstrasse 1, 80333 Munich, GermanyDirections in Google Maps

From Munich Airport (MUC)
40 km · 40-45 min
EUR 13.60-14.30 one-way (airport zone ticket; sources differ, verify at mvv-muenchen.de)
From Munich Hauptbahnhof
2 km · 5-8 min plus walk
About EUR 4.20 (MVV Zone M single ticket, as of 2026; verify at mvv-muenchen.de)
From Marienplatz
0.5 km · 6 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 Odeonsplatz (U3-U6) or Marienplatz (S-Bahn, U3, U6), about 5 minutes on foot.

Munich Residenz FAQs

How much does the Munich Residenz cost?

The Munich Residenz costs EUR 10 for the Residence Museum and EUR 10 for the Treasury, with a EUR 15 combination ticket and a EUR 20 ticket covering the Cuvilliés Theatre as well, as of 2026. Visitors under 18 are free.

How long does the Munich Residenz take to visit?

Allow about two and a half hours. The museum and Treasury together take around that long with the audio guide, and the Cuvilliés Theatre adds another 20-30 minutes.

What are the opening hours of the Munich Residenz?

The Munich Residenz is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00 from 28 March to 19 October, and 10:00 to 17:00 from 20 October to 27 March, as of 2026. It closes on 1 January, Shrove Tuesday and 24, 25 and 31 December.

Is the Cuvilliés Theatre included in the Residenz ticket?

No. The Cuvilliés Theatre requires a separate EUR 5 ticket or the EUR 20 triple combination ticket, and its hours differ from the museum.

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