Neue Pinakothek
Museum 19th-century art museum focusing on European painting
The Neue Pinakothek in Munich focuses on nineteenth‑century European art, with works by Romantic and Impressionist painters presented in period galleries and rotating exhibitions.
The Neue Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich dedicated chiefly to 19th-century European painting and sculpture and forms part of the Bavarian State Painting Collections. It specialises in movements such as Romanticism, Realism and Impressionism.
Galleries present major 19th-century artists from across Europe, with works by German, French, British and other schools illustrating the century’s artistic developments. The museum complements Munich’s other Pinakotheken by focusing on the 1800s rather than earlier or later periods.
Established as part of the 19th-century expansion of public art collections in Munich, the Neue Pinakothek has been reorganised and housed in different buildings over time as the state collections evolved.
Situated in Munich’s Kunstareal museum district, the museum sits close to the Alte Pinakothek and other cultural institutions.
- Collection focus: Part of Munich's Pinakotheken group, it focuses on 19th-century European painting, including works by German Romantics and French Impressionists.
How to Get to Neue Pinakothek #
The Neue Pinakothek stands in Munich’s Kunstareal near the Alte Pinakothek. The nearest U‑Bahn stop is Königsplatz (U2 and U8), about a 3-5 minute walk to the museum. From Munich Hauptbahnhof it’s roughly 1.5-2 km by road (Barer Straße area).
Tips for Visiting Neue Pinakothek #
- Check the museum's current status before you go - the Neue Pinakothek has been closed for extensive renovation in recent years and opening dates have changed, so confirm whether it is accessible.
- If the Neue Pinakothek is closed, plan to visit the nearby Alte Pinakothek and Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich's Kunstareal, where many visitors substitute for a broader overview of 19th-20th-century holdings.
Best Time to Visit Neue Pinakothek #
Visit on weekday mornings in spring or autumn to avoid the busiest periods and enjoy the collection with fewer visitors.
Weather & Climate near Neue Pinakothek #
Neue Pinakothek's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (946 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (126 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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