Visit the Glyptothek on Königsplatz in Munich

Aphrodite in shell in the Glypothek Munich

Highlights

Munich City Pass: Your ticket for the museums at Königsplatz is already included in your City Pass.
Munich Card: With the Munich Card you receive a €2.00 discount on these attractions
The regular price for an adult ticket is €6.00.

Barberini Faun: Created around 220 BC, this stunning sculpture of a drowsy satyr is a major work of the Glyptothek and draws visitors in with its vivid display.
Drunken Old Woman: Another iconic exhibit, this shows the skill of ancient sculptors and is often admired for its realistic portrayal of age and emotion.
Medusa Rondanini: This marble depiction of the dreaded Medusa, once part of a monumental work, is an outstanding example of Greek sculpting mastery.
Aegineten: The valuable pediment figures from the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina are important witnesses to classical Greek art and are treasured at the Glyptothek.

Collections of the Glyptothek and the State Collections of Antiquities

What to expect on site

Glyptothek

The Glyptothek is Munich's oldest public museum and the only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to ancient sculpture. It was built between 1816 and 1830 by order of King Ludwig I according to the plans of architect Leo von Klenze.

Collection
The building was built in the style of a Greek temple, with vaulted interiors reminiscent of Roman baths. The collection includes high-quality Greek and Roman marble sculptures. Among the main works are the ‘Barberin Faun’, the ‘Drunken Old Woman’ and the gable figures from the Temple of Aphaia in Aegina.

State Collections of Antiquities

The State Collections of Antiquities are located opposite the Glyptothek on the south side of Königsplatz.

Collection
The museum houses ancient utilitarian and artistic objects such as clay pots, statuettes, gold jewellery and cameos. It complements the holdings of the Glyptothek with a focus on smaller ancient artworks.

Königsplatz

Königsplatz, where both museums are located, was designed by Karl von Fischer in the style of the Acropolis in Athens. It is part of a larger ensemble that reflects the cultural and urban planning ideas of King Ludwig I. Both museums are among the leading international institutions for ancient art and offer visitors the opportunity to experience Greek, Roman and Etruscan masterpieces of exceptional quality and abundance.

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Address:
Königsplatz 3
80333 Munich

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Opening hours
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Monday: closed

The rear entrance of the Glyptothek offers barrier-free access to the museum, including a lift that leads to the sanitary facilities and the café area in the courtyard.

Visit the Glyptothek and the State Collections of Antiquities on Königsplatz and save €6 with the Munich City Pass! With the Munich Card you get a €2 discount!