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Museum Brandhorst

Museum Brandhorst

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Museum Brandhorst houses Udo and Anette Brandhorst’s collection of modern and contemporary art in Munich’s Kunstareal, immediately north of the Pinakothek der Moderne and Türkentor.

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Why go

  • The largest collection of Cy Twombly works outside the US.
  • Around 100 works by Andy Warhol.
  • 112 illustrated books by Pablo Picasso.
  • A facade of 36,000 vertical ceramic rods in 23 colours, resembling an abstract painting.

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 18:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday10:00 – 18:00
Thursday10:00 – 20:00
Friday10:00 – 18:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00

Don't miss

  • Lepanto cycleTwombly’s 12 paintings depict the naval battle of 1571 and hang in a broad semicircle in a room designed for them.Upper-floor polygonal room
  • North loungeLook towards the Pinakotheken from the upper-floor lounge.North side of the upper floor
  • Large Red SphereWalter De Maria’s installation is housed in the nearby Türkentor.Türkentor

Know before you go

  • Children and young people up to age 18 enter free on any day.

What's inside

  • Stairs link three tall exhibition floors, with smaller service spaces on mezzanines.
  • The entrance foyer contains the ticket desk, bookshop and restaurant.
  • Most galleries have white walls and Danish oak floorboards; the Media Suite is an exception.
  • The collection includes works by Joseph Beuys, Mario Merz and Jannis Kounellis.

With kids

  • The museum offers activities for children and families connected with its exhibitions.
  • Its newsletter includes information about special offers for children.

Tips for your visit

  • A playlist accompanies “Carrying”, curated by Anja Lekavski and Der Brane of Blitz Club.

Interesting facts4

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  1. 1945

    The collection contains more than 700 artworks, focusing on artists who shaped art after 1945.

    Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia
  2. 200 works

    The museum presents about 200 works from the Brandhorst collection.

    Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia

  3. The building uses solar energy.

    Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia

  4. Works on paper by Kasimir Malevich, Kurt Schwitters and Joan Miró are in the collection.

    Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia

History

  1. 1971Anette and Udo Brandhorst began collecting art.
  2. 1993The collectors placed their holdings in the Udo und Anette Brandhorst Stiftung to make them publicly accessible.
  3. 1999After Anette’s death, Udo donated the collection to Bavaria on condition that it build a suitable home.
  4. Building designSauerbruch Hutton designed the museum on the former site of the Türkenkaserne.
  5. 2009The museum was inaugurated on 18 May and opened to visitors on 21 May.

How to get there

  • TramTake tram 27 or 28 to Pinakotheken. The museum is at Theresienstraße 35a, with its entrance at the corner of Türkenstraße and Theresienstraße.

Sources: Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia · Munich/Maxvorstadt - Wikivoyage (see) · Museum Brandhorst · Museum Brandhorst · Museum Brandhorst · Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia · Museum Brandhorst - Wikipedia · checked 4 Oct 2026

Where
Theresienstrasse 35a Kunstareal, Munich

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Questions and answers

What is the reduced admission price at Museum Brandhorst?

Reduced admission costs €5.

Which Warhol works belong to the Museum Brandhorst collection?

The collection includes Marteau et faucille (1976) and La Cène (1986).

Does the Museum Brandhorst collection include works on paper?

Yes, including works by Kasimir Malevich, Kurt Schwitters and Joan Miró.

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