Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst, Munich

Name: Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst
Address: Gabelsbergerstraße 35, Munich, 80333, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 28927630

#85 among attractions in Munich

Museum, Art museum, Archaeological museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst is an archaeological museum in Munich. It contains the Bavarian state collection of ancient Egyptian art and displays exhibits from both the predynastic and dynastic periods. The associated small Middle East section displays objects from the areas of Assyrian and Babylonian culture. For decades, the Egyptian museum was located in the Munich Residenz, but it was moved to the Kunstareal in June 2013. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°8'49"N, 11°34'6"E

Address

Gabelsbergerstraße 35Maxvorstadt (Königsplatz)Munich 80333 Germany

Contact

+49 89 28927630

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Day trips

Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Alte Pinakothek, Neue Pinakothek, Glyptothek, Museum Brandhorst.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst open?

Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst?

Nearby attractions include Hochschule für Musik und Theater München, Munich (2 min walk), Führerbau, Munich (2 min walk), Bernd-Eichinger-Platz, Munich (2 min walk), Glyptothek, Munich (3 min walk).

How to get to Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst by public transport?

The nearest stations to Staatliches Museum Ägyptischer Kunst:

Bus

Pinakotheken • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (6 min walk)
Technische Universität • Lines: 100, 58, 68 (5 min walk)

Tram

Karolinenplatz • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (4 min walk)
Pinakotheken • Lines: 27, 28, N27 (6 min walk)

Metro

Königsplatz • Lines: U2, U8 (7 min walk)
Theresienstraße • Lines: U2, U8 (10 min walk)

Train

Karlsplatz (14 min walk)
Hauptbahnhof (15 min walk)