Kino Museum-Lichtspiele
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Kino Museum-Lichtspiele is a cinema in Munich’s Au district, beside the Deutsches Museum and along the Isar bank.
What's on here
By Any Means 2D|OV
Tuesday, 20:45
Mumbo Jumbo 2D
Wednesday, 14:00
Der Frechste Troll der Welt 2D
Wednesday, 14:00
Godzilla Minus Zero 2D|OmU
Wednesday, 15:15
Das Geheimnis der gestohlenen Maske 2D
Wednesday, 15:35
The Social Reckoning 2D|OV
Wednesday, 15:45
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom 2D|OV
Wednesday, 16:15
Wildwood 2D|OV
Wednesday, 18:00
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Why go
- International films and blockbusters in English, plus children’s films in German.
Plan your visit
Prices
KinderEUR 7.90
From the venue's website · checked 3 Nov 2026
History
Founder Carl Gabriel was a German actor and businessman. The cinema occupied the building’s front section, and its original entrance was at Zeppelinstraße 85.
- 1896–1897The building ensemble was built for master builder Georg Frankenberger to architect Fritz Schönmann’s plans.
- 1910Carl Gabriel commissioned the cinema, designed by Carl Aufleger. It opened on 24 November as Gabriels Tonbildtheater, alongside a variety theatre.
- 1918It became known as Museum Lichtspiele, named for the Deutsches Museum across the street.
- Mid-1970sThe cinema specialized in music and dance films.
- 24 June 1977The cinema began its Rocky Horror run in an auditorium designed by Hartmut Hinrich.
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- 1980sAfternoon screenings for children and teenagers began.
- 2013Renovations from June to October renewed the foyer counter and flooring, replaced electrical wiring and upgraded air conditioning for fire-safety compliance. The cinema reopened on 10 October with Der Butler.
- 2019The Gabriel Filmtheater closed in April, leaving Museum-Lichtspiele as Munich’s oldest surviving cinema.
What it costs
- Children’s ticket
- €7.90
The hall
- Screening rooms
- Three additional rooms were added later.
Sources: Museum Lichtspiele - Wikipedia · Museum Lichtspiele: Home · Museum Lichtspiele : Programm/Tickets · Museum Lichtspiele : Programm/Tickets · Museum Lichtspiele (München) - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
Lilienstr. 2, Munich
- Website
- museum-lichtspiele.de/
- Phone
- 089482403
Questions and answers
Can I bring my own food or drinks?
No. Visitors cannot bring their own food, snacks or drinks into the cinema.
What does OV mean for the Rocky Horror screening?
The Rocky Horror Picture Show OV screening is in English.
Why is it called Museum Lichtspiele?
The name refers to the Deutsches Museum across the street.
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