Valentin Musäum
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Erwachsene EUR 3.99
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Valentin Musäum explores comedian Karl Valentin, his partner Liesl Karlstadt and Munich folk singers inside Munich’s Isartor city gate.
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Why go
- Original props from Valentin’s estate and newly staged miniature-scene dioramas.
- Valentin and Karlstadt as film pioneers, with scheduled Valentin film screenings in the second-floor cinema.
- The third-floor Turmstüberl café, which also stages music and cabaret; museum admission is required.
Plan your visit
Prices
ErwachseneEUR 3.99
From the venue's website · checked 28 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 18:00Show all
Monday11:00 – 17:30
Tuesday11:00 – 17:30
WednesdayClosed
Thursday11:00 – 17:30
Friday11:00 – 18:00
Saturday11:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00
Don't miss
- Backwards-running clockMirrored numerals and reversed hands; donated in 2005.Middle tower
- Valentin’s absurd exhibitsHis carpenter’s nail, a fur-trimmed winter toothpick, a melted ice sculpture and a bricked-up viewing window.Museum exhibition
- Phone from Valentin’s Wanninger sketchThe collection includes the phone from his Wanninger sketch.Museum exhibition
- Valentin’s comic advertising slide showThe cabinet has a slide show of Valentin’s comic advertising.Liesl-Karlstadt cabinet
- Karlstadt’s 1956 Persil commercialThe commercial is identified as the first advertising film for German television.Museum exhibition1956
Know before you go
- The Turmstüberl café is reached by climbing 98 steps and taking a rocket flight.
What's inside
- The Liesl Karlstadt exhibition explores her life, career and private world.
- An exhibition tells the story of Munich’s suburban folk singers.
- The second-floor display includes audio excerpts from Karlstadt’s radio series.
- The cabinet has an audio station with 16 selections.
Tips for your visit
- Knowing German helps with the humour, although much of it is non-verbal.
- Reaching the tower café involves climbing 98 steps.
Tours and audio guides
- Guided archive tour
- 15 November 2026 With Sabine Rinberger and Laura Mokrohs.
Interesting facts3
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The museum’s concept grew from Ritterspelunke, a wax museum, pub and stage where founder Hannes König had worked.
Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum - Wikipedia -
Karl Valentin and Liesl Karlstadt’s comic work influenced artists including Brecht.
Munich/Altstadt - Wikivoyage (see) -
2004
Sabine Rinberger has led the museum since 2004.
Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum - Wikipedia
History
- 1959Hannes König established the Valentin-Musäum in Isartor with support from the city.
- 1971–1972Renovations added exhibition rooms in the north tower.
- 2008A redesigned permanent exhibition opened in renovated rooms.
- 2018The museum became municipal after years of private operation.
- 2024Isartor renovation upgraded fire safety, electrical systems, ventilation and heating. The collection was reorganized to give Liesl Karlstadt more space.
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- July 2026The museum reopened after a closure of almost two years.
Accessibility
- Step-free access The renovation did not provide step-free access because of heritage-protection requirements.
Sources: Valentin-Karlstadt-Musäum - Wikipedia · Munich/Altstadt - Wikivoyage (see) · Startseite - Valentin Karlstadt Musäum · Detail - Valentin Karlstadt Musäum · Detail - Valentin Karlstadt Musäum · Detail - Valentin Karlstadt Musäum · checked 4 Oct 2026
Where
Tal 50, Munich
- Phone
- +49 89 223266
Questions and answers
How much does Valentin Musäum cost?
An adult ticket costs €3.99.
What is the street address of Valentin Musäum?
Tal 50, Munich.
What changed during the Valentin Musäum archive renovation?
The archive floor was completely cleared and fitted with a new archive system.
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