Museum Fünf Kontinente, Munich

Name: Museum Fünf Kontinente
Address: Maximilianstr. 42, Munich, 80538, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 210136100

#128 among attractions in Munich

Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Museum Five Continents or Five Continents Museum in Munich, Germany is a museum for non-European artworks and objects of cultural value. Its name until 9 September 2014 was Bavarian State Museum of Ethnology. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 48°8'15"N, 11°35'8"E

Address

Maximilianstr. 42Altstadt - Lehel (Lehel)Munich 80538 Germany

Contact

+49 89 210136100

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Museum Fünf Kontinente – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Maximilianstraße, Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, St. Lukas, Alter Hof.

~1450 ftE
Shopping, Shopping district
Maximilianstraße, Munich
8 min walk • Maximilianstraße, located in the heart of Munich, Germany, is synonymous with luxury and exclusivity. As one of the city's four royal avenues, this grand boulevard is a premier shopping district that caters to the high-end consumer.
~1300 ftW
Nightlife, Restaurant, Historicist architecture
Hofbräuhaus am Platzl, Munich
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Munich, Germany, the Hofbräuhaus am Platzl stands as a testament to Bavarian culture and the time-honored tradition of beer drinking. This world-renowned beer hall dates back to the 16th century and has since evolved into an iconic destination...
~960 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites
St. Lukas, Munich
5 min walk • St. Lukas, also known as Lukaskirche, stands as a testament to the rich religious and architectural heritage of Munich, Germany. This Evangelical church, with its striking neo-Gothic design, offers a serene escape from the bustling city life, inviting tourists...
~1810 ftW
Former imperial residence of Louis IV
Alter Hof, Munich
9 min walk • The Alter Hof in the center of Munich is the former imperial residence of Louis IV, Holy Roman Emperor and consists of five wings: Burgstock, Zwingerstock, Lorenzistock, Pfisterstock and Brunnenstock.
0.4 miW
Gothic church with rococo flair
Heiliggeistkirche, Munich
11 min walk • Heilig-Geist-Kirche is a Gothic hall church in Munich, southern Germany, originally belonging to the Hospice of the Holy Ghost.
0.4 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Munich
10 min walk • The Kriegerdenkmal in the Hofgarten in Munich was built for commemorating those killed in action in World War I from Munich. It is located on the eastern end of the Hofgarten, in front of the Bayerische Staatskanzlei.
~1380 ftNW
Home of the world-renowned opera company
Nationaltheater, Munich
7 min walk • The National Theatre on Max-Joseph-Platz in Munich, Germany, is a historic opera house, home of the Bavarian State Opera, Bavarian State Orchestra and the Bavarian State Ballet.
~1790 ftNW
Park, Historicist architecture
Kabinettsgarten, Munich
9 min walk • The Kabinettsgarten is a small courtyard on the eastern side of the royal residence in Munich. The Kabinettsgarten adjoins the Allerheiligen-Hofkirche.
~1500 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Bier- und Oktoberfestmuseum, Munich
8 min walk • The Beer and Oktoberfest Museum in Munich deals with the history of beer and the Munich Oktoberfest. The museum was opened on 7 September 2005 and is housed in an old town house in the old town from the year 1327.
~1150 ftNE
Square, Historicist architecture
St.-Anna-Platz, Munich
6 min walk • The St. Anna Platz is a square in Munich. It is registered as a listed ensemble in the Bayerische Denkmalliste.
0.4 miW
14th century town hall and clock town
Altes Rathaus, Munich
10 min walk • The Old Town Hall, until 1874 the domicile of the municipality, serves today as a building for representative purposes for the city council in Munich. The Old Town Hall bounds the central square Marienplatz on its east side.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum Fünf Kontinente open?

Museum Fünf Kontinente is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum Fünf Kontinente?

Nearby attractions include Stollbergstraße 20, Munich (3 min walk), Münchner Kammerspiele, Munich (4 min walk), St. Lukas, Munich (5 min walk), Abbey Church of St Anna, Munich (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum Fünf Kontinente by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum Fünf Kontinente:

Tram

Maxmonument • Lines: 16, 19, 21, N19 (4 min walk)
Kammerspiele • Lines: 19, 21, N19 (4 min walk)

Metro

Lehel • Lines: U4, U5 (5 min walk)
Marienplatz • Lines: U3, U6 (12 min walk)

Bus

Isartor • Lines: 132 (7 min walk)
Ludwigsbrücke • Lines: 132 (8 min walk)

Train

Marienplatz (12 min walk)
Rosenheimer Platz (18 min walk)