The Bavarian National Museum
The Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum) was founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II and is one of Europe's most important museums of decorative arts. It stands on a forum-like extension of the magnificent Prinzregentenstrasse.
Its collection of medieval German sculpture and its vast tapestry collection are two of its most notable exhibitions. There are also noteworthy collections of bronzes, clocks, porcelain, and glass, as well as a large portion dedicated to Bavarian art and culture from the Middle Ages to the nineteenth century.
The furnishings from the Late Gothic and Renaissance periods, in particular, provide witness to the pinnacles of bourgeois culture in southern Germany. The Augsburg weaver's room, the Flanders tapestry room, and the model town's display are well worth seeing. The porcelain show, which contains works from Meissen, Nymphenburg, and Ansbach, as well as French potteries and a number of smaller makers, is highly noteworthy. Year-round, there are a range of interesting tour options, as well as talks and educational activities related to the exhibits on show. A restaurant and shop are located on the premises.
Address: Prinzregentenstraße 3, 80538 München
Website: www.bayerisches-nationalmuseum.de
