The Residence Museum and Treasury, Munich

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Die Residenzmuseum und Schatzkammer

The Residence Museum and Treasury, Munich
The history of the Munich court began when Duke Ludwig the Severe moved his court here from Landshut after the partition of Bavaria in 1255. As dukes, electors and finally kings, the Wittelsbachs developed their Residence from a small moated castle begun in 1385 to an extensive complex built around seven courtyards. For four centuries (until 1918) the Munich Residence was the seat of government and residence of the Wittelsbach dynasty. Almost totally destroyed in 1944, it was restored and reconstructed so that today its 130 rooms represent one of the most important museums of interior design in Europe. Part of the same complex, the Treasury houses priceless enamel, rock crystal, ivory work and gold works, including crowns and royal artifacts from a period of nine centuries... with a few beer steins and drinking vessels thrown in for good measure!

The largest Renaissance hall north of the Alps, the opulently decorated Antiquarium has around 300 busts from the collection of Duke Albrecht V. This magnificent setting is used for theater rehearsals and concerts.

Shown below are a number of beer steins and other drinking vessels which are on display in the Treasury.

Opening times of the Residenz Museum
and Schatzkammer
1 April - 15 October: 9am - 6PM
Thursdays until 8pm
16 October - 31 March: 10am - 4pm

A combination entry ticket is available