Deutsches Theatermuseum, Munich

Name: Deutsches Theatermuseum
Address: Galeriestr. 4a, Munich, 80539, Germany
Telephone: +49 89 2106910

#120 among attractions in Munich

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The Deutsche Theatermuseum in Munich is a museum focused on history of the theater, and primarily devoted to the German-speaking theater history. It has its headquarters in the Churfürstlichen Gallerie, built in 1780–1781 by Carl Albert von Lespilliez, and located in the Galeriestraße 4a at Hofgarten. Director of the Museum is currently the theater, art and literary scholar Claudia Blank. She is also director of the photography collection. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 48°8'37"N, 11°34'50"E

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Galeriestr. 4aAltstadt - Lehel (Altstadt)Munich 80539 Germany

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+49 89 2106910

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Deutsches Theatermuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Munich Residenz, Dianatempel, Feldherrnhalle, Theatinerkirche.

~1060 ftSW
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~1070 ftSW
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17th-century Italian Renaissance gardens
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~660 ftE
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~910 ftSW
19th-century square and historical sites
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Park, Historicist architecture
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Which popular attractions are close to Deutsches Theatermuseum?

Nearby attractions include Kunstverein München, Munich (1 min walk), Dichtergarten, Munich (2 min walk), Dianatempel, Munich (2 min walk), Hofgarten, Munich (2 min walk).

How to get to Deutsches Theatermuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Deutsches Theatermuseum:

Bus

Von-der-Tann-Straße • Lines: 100, 153, 58, N40, N41, N45 (4 min walk)
Odeonsplatz • Lines: 100, 153, N40, N41, N45 (4 min walk)

Metro

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

Tram

Nationaltheater • Lines: 19, 21, N19 (8 min walk)
Nationalmuseum/Haus der Kunst • Lines: 16 (10 min walk)

Train

Marienplatz (13 min walk)
Karlsplatz (19 min walk)