Schack Collection
Museum Munich museum displaying 19th-century German and European paintings
The Schack Collection in Munich displays 19th‑century German paintings-Romantic and historicist works-arranged in a private‑gallery format for art historians and period enthusiasts.
The Schack Collection is a specialised art collection in Munich, Bavaria, assembled by Count Adolph Friedrich von Schack and focused on 19th-century German painting. The collection concentrates on Romantic and Realist works produced in the German-speaking lands and the Munich school.
The ensemble was transferred to public ownership in the late 19th century and is displayed in its own gallery space in Munich, where it remains an important reference for the period’s painting. The gallery presents canonical works from the era and is frequently studied for its coherent, donor-shaped selection.
The collection is located in central Munich and is part of the city’s constellation of state and municipal museums of fine art.
- Founder's collection: Collection formed by Count Adolph Friedrich von Schack and bequeathed to public care, notable for 19th-century German painting and Romantic works.
How to Get to Schack Collection #
The gallery is in Munich’s Bogenhausen district and is accessible by city bus or U-Bahn (check local maps for nearest stations). It’s a short taxi ride from central Munich and walkable if staying in the neighborhood.
Tips for Visiting Schack Collection #
- Focus on the 19th-century German and Bavarian painters - the collection's strength is Romantic and historicist works.
- Look for gallery labels about provenance - the Schack Collection has a history connected to private collecting in Munich's 19th century.
- If nearby, combine with a walk through the Bogenhausen district to see period architecture.
Best Time to Visit Schack Collection #
Visit outside winter for comfortable outdoor transitions between collections.
Weather & Climate near Schack Collection #
Schack Collection'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 (939 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 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 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 (92 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 (116 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 (124 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 5°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.