Residenz Museum

I recently visited the Residence in Munich with my dad, and it was truly one of the highlights of our trip. From the moment we stepped inside, we were impressed by the elegance, history, and incredible attention to detail throughout the palace. Every room felt like stepping into another time, beautifully preserved and rich with stories. One of the unexpected delights of the visit was discovering a new appreciation for silver platters. The collection on display was absolutely stunning — the craftsmanship, shine, and artistry were unlike anything I’ve ever seen. I left with a newfound love for them! Our time at the Residence created memories I’ll cherish forever. If you’re in Munich, this is an absolute must-see. The beauty and grandeur speak for themselves, and sharing it with someone you love makes it even more special.

This museum refers to the main museum areas within the Residenz München (Munich Residence), the former royal palace of the Wittelsbach dynasty. The Residence served as the ruling seat from 1385 until the abolition of the monarchy in 1918, and today it forms the largest city-center palace complex in Germany, functioning as a single, vast museum. One of the most celebrated highlights is the Antiquarium, a monumental Renaissance hall originally designed for court banquets. Following the designated visitor route, you pass through richly furnished rooms displaying royal paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and historical furniture, as well as specialized sections such as reliquary rooms, collections related to court dining culture, silverware, miniatures, and porcelain. Note: The Schatzkammer (Treasury) is located in a separate area and requires a different visit. ※ Included in the Combination Ticket of the Munich Residence.

A wonderful walk through the beauty of the Royals lifestyle. Impressive art and decorations of gold & marble, blended with good taste. Each room has a different color combination, with different architectural design, with elegant details on the walls, ceiling & floor. You could see a combination of Versailles & Schonbrun in grandeur, but it has a unique style and atmosphere. Loved it 🫶

Wow. This is a huge museum to visit. Give yourself plenty of time. You will walk several kilometers and climb plenty of stairs. But it's worth it. A beautiful former royal palace displayed cleverly. The audio guide is a must (and is included in the price), and it will be chilly in the winter too!! Signage on the outside could have been better as we approached from the rear and couldn't initially find the main entrance. 10 euro entrance for an adult is a good bargain. There can be lines so probably go early.

Fantastic place to visit. Always interesting to see that throughout history, the rich always live opulent lives while the commoners get to struggle for them. 😉 The amazing collection of jewels, artifacts, and the rooms themselves are worth the time, especially if you like history. Highly recommend coming here.

A really unique museum right in the middle of the city. The exhibits are extensive and beautifully presented—you could easily spend hours exploring. Definitely worth the entrance fee for a one-of-a-kind experience. Bought tickets upon arrival at the ticket office.

A pretty huge place. Plan to stay here for at least 3 or 4 hours. A lot of stuff to see, and all of them are interesting. You can get free audio guide which is also a really great thing

One of the most gorgeous palaces I’ve ever been to, counting in Versailles and the one in Madrid. The area opened to the public is generous. There’s a lot to see and so much details to appreciate. I couldn’t move my eyes away from the exquisite and luxurious interior decorations. A real feast to the eye.

Show up before 10 am in the winter to get tickets and you can get the triple combo for $20 euros and you can return on different days to visit. 2 euro for cost check, but keep costs with you as it's cold inside. Left of the ticket booth is the Residenz. On the right is the Treasury. The only gift shop is by the ticket booth. So much to see wow that antiquarian was amazing and lots of fun to see the rooms. The treasury with jewels is worth seeing but separate ticket is required. Clean bathrooms. Highly recommended!

Huge place. If you get the city pass it's free entry so Definetly check that out. You can walk through quickly or take your time. You could easily spend at least half a day here if you wanted to.

7/7/2024 - long line to get in if you are buying tickets. If you purchased the Munchen Card, skip the line and just walk in. Everyone will hate you. Have to check in backpacks. Took us about 90 minutes to get out of there. We didn't grab any radio for listening to it. Just went through it fast. There is a short and long version of the self tour. We did the short tour. A few good photos you can take inside. It's a maze to locate the main entrance. Be careful. The main entrance is also the main entrance to the Jewel Treasury set. It was dead inside there.

Expansive museum covering royal life in Munich. We visited the Residenz museum on a Friday afternoon. It was crowded in the treasury rooms, but the crowds thinned in the staterooms. Most of the Residenz was destroyed in the bombings of World War II. That said, the staterooms have been painstakingly restored to resembled the original rooms as much as possible. There is a wealth of content available on the audio guide. We spent about two and a half hours at the Residenz museum, but our elapsed time could have easily exceeded five hours if we listened to everything. Overall, I would recommend the Residenz museum to those interested in the history of the building or fans of the Rococo style of design.

They are amazing! I visited over 20 palaces in 10 countries in Europe within 6 months.. This is definitely top 3! It is worth every penny and beautiful and unique museum. Highly recommend! (see pictures)

Huge museum separated into sections. Entrance can be difficult to find. Because outdoor park/ garden. Great green space outside the entrance with lots of benches. 9€ to get inside; 2 hours to go through all the artifacts.

This place was huge! I think we for spent 3 hours here. So much to see. Worthwhile on a trip to Munich.

A definite must-visit if you're in Munich. So much Munich history, so much to see at the Residenz. I would say that finding the entrance to the Residenz was the most difficult part. The palace compound is huge and there is only one small entrance to the museum. I would recommend that you do some research on where the museum entrance is first before you go and walk around the entire complex. You'll save 20 minutes! Be prepared to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test no older than 48 hours. Staff were turning away many tourists that did not have proof of their negative COVID test.

Nice place to stay in Munich. Close to the central train station and reasonably priced.

Interesting history and well restored & presented. You can certainly get a sense of the variety of periods and uses of this palace. But once you realize how much of it was destroyed & rebuilt after WWII, you feel a bit less connected to the original eras of construction. And while it's a good value especially including the audio guide, the guide is extremely detailed: there's no way to get the overview and highlights without hearing 30 seconds about each fresco, so it would take quite a long time hearing it all.

One of the best castles I've ever visited. It may not be that amazing on the outside (as compared to other castles both in the area and in Europe) but the inside is absolutely fabulous. When I paid to enter, I thought it was going to be another expensive ticket to see not that much but I was wrong. There are so many rooms and exhibits, you can literally spend the entire afternoon here. The best part were the kitchen/dining exhibits. Absolutely incredible. The treasury was incredible as well. The first couple rooms hold the most valuable stuff. It's not the UK Crowned Jewels in terms of WOOOW but fascinating none the less.

Just WOW! I LOVED this place. The price of admission (9 Euros) is inexpensive, considering all there is to see. We spent about 2 hours there, which felt like a comfortable pace. The Audio Guide is free with admission, and offers a lot of information. I really appreciated that all the signs for each exhibit were in English as well as German. Photography is allowed everywhere throughout the palace. Staff were present, but weren't intrusive. A very special touch was a man playing piano, so beautifully outdoors, and the music could be heard through many of the palace open windows. Bags bigger than a regular sized purse have to be left at the desk, but this service is free of charge. There are bathrooms available at the beginning and end of the tour. The palace was used for 400 years as the principal residence for Bavarian Rulers between the years of 1508-1918. The Residence has been a museum since 1920. I enjoyed this tour immensely, and highly recommend.

One of the largest castles in an urban city! Based on the past review, the renovations must've been completed, and they're great. This is an amazing find. There are over 100 rooms to walk in and see the finery of the royal lines. Of all the museums and historical sites I saw in Munich, this is still a standout. This has to be one of the largest collection of furniture and treasures. I was in awed by how the rooms were beautiful yet functional. I would spend at least 2 hours in this palace. The residenz theatre and treasury requires separate entrance tickets, unless you buy a all-three combination ticket. One photo of the theatre is included.

The Residenz Müchen was our first stop after arriving at Munich. The place seemed fairly popular with a lot of positive reviews online. Additionally, the museum is near the center of the city, and there are a lot of museums and stores adjacent to the area. The exterior was very well done and I was excited to enter and learn about Bavarian history. Unfortunately, the exhibit itself was not as impressive. Most of the building was destroyed during the war and the rooms are filled with recreations. (Munich being the home of the infamous Nazi party was targeted during Word War 2). We were more interested in what lasted and found the series of empty rooms to be quite boring. The recreations are forgivable. However, the rude service is not. The staff was clearly in a rush to get us out even though the museum did not close for another 45 minutes. They would come up to us in every room telling us we only had 5 minutes left and when we would say that the museum didn't lose for at least another 30 they would respond by saying "5 minutes". They even told us part of the exhibit was closed even though it was clearly open. When we pressed they said it would take us to long- not even letting us walk through. They would put their bags on the stools so we couldn't sit. Overall, very disappointing.

This is one of the palaces you can visit. Coming here by U-Bahn is easy. It's right outside of the Odeonplatz station. This place is huge. The minute you enter the first room, you get hit by the amazing architecture and the sheer vastness and luxury that these Bavarian monarchs lived. Most of the rooms were destroyed during WWII. So most were rebuilt. It would've been cool to see the original rooms, which I heard they were even more grand. There's a lot to see here. It's quite a long walk, especially if you take the time to take in everything. Unlike the castles and palaces of Ludwig II, you CAN take photos in here. So bring your camera to take some amazing photos of the interior. The ticket cost includes the audio guide. I think the guide talks a lot, but if you want to learn every single detail of this place, you can use the audio guide. I'm not sure who's hardcore enough to listen to the whole thing though. If you're in Munich, this is one of the many places you should visit.

We did the combination ticket for both the Residence Museum and the Treasury. The residence museum is large, taking about 2 hours. Rooms vary, some are plain and simple, others are very lavish. They do include audio guides in English as part of your admission. We took a break for lunch before going to the treasury, you can also come back another day if you'd wish. Treasury has a number of antique jewels and crowns which are beautiful.

The museum is spectacular, we didn't want to leave there, but one employee at the gift shop is RUDE. Although their hours are from 9-6, we arrived about 7 minutes to 5PM on 09/30, one tall, male employee was announcing "THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSED", I asked "why?" he repeated "THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSED!", I was confused and said to him "it's not even 5pm, isn't your hour 9-6?" he repeated like a robot "THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSED!" Really? No explanation, no any customer services, no facial expressions, he was just standing there shouting "THE GIFT SHOP IS CLOSED!" I cannot believe this individual! He totally put a bad taste to our trip, as most Germans we interacted with were nice and friendly.

We visited the Residenz when we were in Munich because 1) we wanted to go to a palace and this was easier to get to than Nymphenburg and 2) we wanted to see the Schatzkammer (Treasury). We got there after lunch and spend the entire afternoon here. When we arrived, we had to had over our bags - apparently my camera bag (the size of a messenger bag) was too large, as was my wife's purse, but at least you can check them for free and get them back before you leave. Annoying, but whatever. We went to the Treasury first. This is where many beautiful items made of gold and precious metals and semiprecious stones are kept. I remember visiting as a kid and was in awe of all the beautiful things here, so coming back to Munich now, I had to check this out. We got to see the Bavarian crown jewels, several crowns, beautiful items made for Bavarian royalty, and the highlight, a statue of St. George killing the dragon. While touring this, you get a free audio guide to tell you about the items on display. All in all, it was beautiful and well worth the visit. Next, we headed for the palace. We started on the guided route. At the beginning, on the first floor, it wasnt bad, but after a few rooms, I was kind of disappointed. Fortunately, the Residenz was just getting warmed up. We headed to the second floor, and not right away but eventually, we got into the palace area. It was beautiful! Beautifully decorated rooms with exquisite furnishings and fine art came one after another. It was beautiful to see and we really enjoyed it. We even opted for a shorter route through the palace, which resulted in us skipping some rooms, so you could easily see more than we did. By the time we left, they were closing and we were very happy with our visit here. I would highly recommend you visit the Residenz (and Treasury) while visiting Munich.

Thanks Gentle V. for the suggestion to go here. This place is amazing! We purchased the ticket that gets you through the general residence and artwork, the treasury, and the theater. First off, this place is huge. Granted it's a Bavarian palace and all, but holy cow! We made our way through room after room on the residence side of the palace. Every room was different and every room was well done. I'm not just saying that. EVERY room was pristine. Gold here, sparkles there, chandeliers, tapestries, sculptures, wonderfully laid floors, vaulted ceilings, more gold guild, mother of pearl, vibrant colors, more gold, and yet....more gold. It may seem a bit repetition when you go from room to room, but nothing really repeat's itself. Some rooms may be styled similarly but the colors and artwork are different. There was a room that had relics or things that had actual bones or full bodies encased within wonderfully etched glass and gems and semiprecious stones. It seems creepy but yet again well done and not macabre as you circulate the room. They have almost an entire room made of seashells and sea life sculpted into yet another sculpture. It was amazing! Then you enter this long hall/ball/dining room with paintings all over the ceiling. I seriously could not breathe at how marvelous this room was. My mouth was agape the ENTIRE time I was in the room. My sister kept saying, "Josh! Look at this! or Oh my god this is too much!" It really was too much. Overwhelmingly beautiful. The treasury tho! Now granted we had just came from the UK and saw the Crown Jewels, but they were seriously ballin' in the treasury. I can see why they have a heavy bank vault like door to close once the tourist leave. There is so much history in the treasury. There is a lot of $$$ there too. I did notice that some of the glasswork and metalwork appeared to copy a lot of the styles of Italy and France, but I guess that's what's wonderful about art is that it transcends time, space, and even the mind sometimes. This review is long enough so I won't go step by step on the treasury. Just look at the pics. Do take a short walk over to the theater too because once again it's splendidly done and seems like a cool place for the aristocrats to watch a performance or share secrets and gossip. This place is a must see & make sure to get the audio tour.

Entrance isn't very well-marked, but you can look for a long line of people since for some reason this place had the longest line out of all the palaces in Germany that we visited. That said, I'm not quite sure why other than the fact that this is in Munich. So much of the building was damaged that you're mostly looking at reconstructions of various quality. That said, the Antiquarium is stunning and probably worth the cost of admission itself, though it's somewhat maddeningly under-explained in the guides. The very long tour of the Residenz that seems to drag on even longer due to the lack of clear organization. The audio guide will provide helpful details about ever antechamber and chair, but you may start to question just how many antechambers and reception rooms one needs to see by the end of the tour. Budget plenty of time for both the long Residenz tour as well as the many gorgeous artifacts on display in the treasury. The treasury is phenomenal and, honestly, probably worth seeing over the Residenz itself, which was heavily damaged and has a lot of empty-ish rooms. There's enough here to make a visit worthwhile, but feel free to skip to the highlights unless this is the only Residenz you'll be seeing in Germany.

Yes, the palace is impressive, but the Schatzkammer, or Royal Treasury, is staggering. There is case upon case upon case of breathtaking pieces from the six centuries of Wittelsbach collection. Unlike many similar palaces and museums, here they allow photography. So please, just look at the photos in the business listing. They don't do the treasures anywhere near full justice, but they give you a good sampling of the wonders on display. I have seen other comparable collections elsewhere in Europe, and this one is by far the best. If you have only an hour to spend at the Residenz, I highly recommend that you devote it to the Schatzkammer.

Outstanding museum. The decor, the layout, the time spent, the audio guide - one of the better tours I did in Europe. The price is also optimal and unlike many things in Munich, it's open on Sundays! Last ticket is sold an hour before closing so be sure to get there. The audio guide was perfectly timed with how much time you would need to walk between room and to marvel at all the pristine and elaborate decorations. The rezidence showcased just how much these royal families truly were able to make their lives impeccably balanced within the confines of their own homes. From the large dining halls to the private bedrooms, the tour showcased it all. Well worth a visit if you're in Munich!

The best 7 Euro I spent in Munchen. This Lavish spectacle of structural and interior design is breathtaking in it's detail and extensiveness. I am pretty handy with tile and woodworking, but I feel totally inadequate when I see the workmanship and think of the time that must have been invested for all this beautiful decadence. Excellent way to spend some time especially on a gloomy day.

One of my many "intriguing" hobbies include me going over to people's houses for a tour. On my days off, I sometimes think about just going to open house although I know I won't be able to afford it for the meantime. This museum was just that. Not crowded at all and with the audio tour glued to my ear, it's a self guided tour where you can wander about the breathtaking palace. This place is HUGE. From the outside view, I never expected it to be as grand as it was. And one thing concludes for the day: I've never seen so much gold in my whole entire life. But I highly recommend it for those who love to self invite themselves to people's houses and snoop around. Also, I rarely give out 5/5 but this (I must say) was a 4.8/5. Very close.

Highlight of my Munich experience. The audio guide was very informative and the whole castle was stunning.

The reason for my trip to Munich. Its one of the most magnificent places that defines Munich as a great city. Words cant do it justice, you have to explore it yourself. Every detail from, walls, doors, to ceilings. Even the details on mirrors and glass are eye catching. I would love to go again.

So if you really care about lots and lots of royal bedrooms/room, and how beautifully they are decorated, you should come. Otherwise, this is a landmark you can skip. After the 20th room, we were exhausted and left. I would say we spent about 2 hours here and left after we felt exhausted.

If you're visiting Munich and only have time to do one thing, visit the Residenz museum. Its one of the most spectacular palaces I've visited, with beautifully decorated room after beautifully decorated room. Just when you thought you must have seen it all, you'd come across the next room in the tour. When buying tickets, there is the option to also visit the treasury and the nearby Cuvilliés Theatre. If doing this, it might be worth visiting them first, as they lost some of their sparkle when compared to the main palace

Don't bother. It is a nightmare to find. The people are beyond rude and it isn't worth it.

Better than Windsor castle in England. Beautiful palace museum, where you can spend couple of hours walking in awe. Free audio guides available.

Home of the Bavarian kings, the Residenz is really a palace. It looks a bit like the Louvre from the outside. Inside is the treasury full of crowns and porcelain (ye gods, how much crockery can a family have?). Then there is the actual palace museum, which is like Versailles, a grand house tour. Wow, I had no idea it would be so lavish. People think of the Germans as staid and thrifty - not these folks. It was every bit as opulent in many areas as Versailles....with NO crowds. In many places, I had whole suites of rooms to myself. The Grotto, Hall of Antiquities, Green Hall and Ancestor Halls are masterpieces. There is a reliquary room with at least 50 relics in precious cases. Beautiful but rather ghoulish - not to be missed (I visited on Halloween so it was extra creepy). Then there are the gardens, loaded with locals hanging out, going for walks and having picnics. There's no cost for the gardens but a combo ticket to the museum proper + the treasury is €11. Honestly, I didn't really have much expectations going in, but I was completely blown away by the Residenz. It was impressive, uncrowded and beautiful. Make it a stop on your next trip!

What a neat tour! It was not crazy crowded, which was nice! The residenz is, of course, gorgeous and the audio guide was really good. It was always sad to hear- this part of the Residenz was destroyed in the war but this is what it would've looked like. Despite this, it was a really cool experience. Pro tip: there's also lots of good seating throughout in case your feet were tired like mine :)

Wow...was this place gorgeous..inside and out. We decided to see the majority of the museum. Trust me, it's worth seeing everything. It's a better value if you choose more areas to view. First, get your tickets, then get a handheld device to learn about each artifact and room. Next, check in your large carryons. Anything bigger than a medium purse will require to be checked in. Bring comfortable shoes and a large bottle of water to drink. We started in the rooms where you get check in your bags. These rooms house beautiful, delicate art and jewels. Then we changed handheld devices to enter the house of the museum. The grand artwork and architecture was stunning! You're not allowed to take pictures with flash, but without flash..snap away. You will be yelled at if you leave the flash on. I didn't view the theater room since it sounded...boring. Plus with two kids...didn't think they could handle it. Now that i've seen the first two areas, I'm intrigued to see the third.

Beautiful way to get to know the royalty of Munich. Highly recommend if you're visiting this beautiful town!

Get the audio tour. It is included with your ticket. Plan for a long visit. The treasure room is probably 30+ minutes. There are almost no descriptions in the treasure room, just numbers for the audio tour. The rest took us 1:30 before we had to leave. There are refreshments in one of the large courtyards. I couldn't find a water fountain.

Ugly. Everything is under renovation. Worst time for them to decide to refurbish, during high peak season.

Very good place to visit. If you have City Day Pass, get your discount at the ticketing station. There are lots of treasures and its history behind, and you are able to hear it from the hearing device that has given to the tourist for free. The Residenz is a huge place with lots of different rooms and halls. It is worth of your time and money to see what happened in München back in the days.

Pure opulence. The artifacts on display are simply stunning. A must see if your a visiting Munich.

Fantastic castle for the Bavarian kings. Enormous building where various kings have added or rebuilt different parts with the best architects of their respective time. Excellent renovations of what was destroyed from the bombings during WW2. The Treasury is a must! Absolutely recommended!

Absolute must do in Munich! Can be done quickly if you just walk thru and look or more slowly if you stop at each artifact. We did all three rooms in less than 2 hours but we were moving. We took our time in the treasury though. BE Aware that no backpacks are allowed in the treasury or the residenz. But you can check it for FREE and get a ticket. The Theatre is a bit of a walk around the block from the other two rooms.

An absolute MUST SEE. 7 euro for entrance + free audio guide takes you into room after room of stunning craftsmanship and guilded wealth. The inside of the residence is FAR more impressive than Neuschwanstien castle (the disney looking palace south of munich). I came mid-day, mid-week during oktoberfest and had numerous rooms all to myself to appreciate in their glory.

A must see in Munich. Some of the rooms and the displays are magnificent.

This is one of the most important and best attractions to visit in Munich. You'll learn about centuries of Bavarian royal, military, and social history, of architecture, and see from the other side of the mirror how the early 20th century rocked the world off its political axes. The Schatzkammer (treasure room) is indeed impressive, but what I found so much more interesting and impressive was the opulence throughout the entire palace. I enjoyed learning the history about certain pieces of furniture or architecture or art, etcetera, and the webs of backstories those histories revealed. If you wish to learn a lot about Bavaria, and indeed of Europe, devote a whole half day to this palace. You will not regret it.

Once you have seen 10+ palaces across western Europe, it is hard to be surprised and excited. But, Residenz managed to do both for me. It is worth spending a few hours. Don't forget to check out the royal theater. You'll amazed!

Regality at its finest! Quite fascinating to see the wealth of the German monarchy! Very surreal feeling seeing such a majestic grounds!

this is a large and well-maintained palace. it is a stark contrast to Charlottenburg in Berlin. photography is encouraged, and the staff won't sass you. there's the requisite armor, flags, statues, small gardens, fancy parlor rooms, and whatnot that you find in usual European palaces, but the real highlight here is the Treasury. do you want to know why jewels and precious metals are so expensive? I have a feeling it's because so many of them are here. no, really, everything in the Treasury is jewel-encrusted or made of some high-quality metal. several hundred years' worth of acquisitions are on display. a jewel-encrusted Bible, more crowns than I ever thought was necessary, swords made with jewels, and so much more outrageously unncessary trinkets of royalty. this is a must-see exhibit. there is also a restaurant here - the royal winery. go figure, this was the one time I didn't drink beer in Germany, and instead went for wine. had a pretty good white wine with some beef and spaetzle. the combination admission ticket for the palace and the Treasury is 8 Euro.

I don't know what it is with Munich museums and restorations but they seem haphazard and uninvolved. I understand the city was bombed out in WW II but restoration did not seem a priority. While other major cities in Germany rebuilt to new, Munich decided to stay with the old. So if you are going to do that, put some effort into it. The Residenz was rebuilt significantly but much of it is facsimile of style rather than reproduction of the original. Do they not know what the original was? The city seems to hold no regard for the Wittelsbach dynasty and they are not revered in any way. Ok, again that is fine but history is history and put some effort into explaining that history. Most interesting at the Residenz was some of the Treasury but the Residenz itself was poorly done. We did not get to go to the Theater as it was early and the theater did not open till much later in the day. We did not wish to wait around. We did find the audio tour to be interesting and you could skip from item to item as you observed it. This was probably the best of all the museums/historical locations we visited and that is saying something. Oddly, we also found the best restorations seem to be the numerous churches. An interesting observation my wife and I both made is that Munich seems to have suffered significant trauma and is walking around in some type of hazy post war time warp.

A must see if you like extravagant ungepatscke baroque rooms, furniture and other chatchkes. The detail on some of the pieces is amazing and you get a real feel for how the Prussian royalty lived. Reserve at least two hours for your visit.

Awesome, awesome, awesome! Stunningly beautiful art and wonderful architecture. We went on a cold, snowy day in late November, and it was so uncrowded that we were greatly outnumbered by the security guards. The palaces of Ludwig II are garish spectacles, but the Munich Residenz of the Wittelsbach family from which he came is truly beautiful.