The 3 Pinakothek museums

travel  wonder in Munich, Germany

Why the three

Pinakothek museums

are special

The three Pinakothek museums (Old, New and Modern) have outstanding collections. Each focuses on a particular time period.

Old Pinakothek museum

This is the most prestigious of the three Pinakothek museums.

Its main focus is 14th to late 18th century European art.

The Old Pinakothek has the world's largest collection of Ruben paintings. There are also works by great artists like Botticelli, da Vinci, Durer, Giotto, Rafael, and Velazquez (see photo for Durer's famous self-portrait).

New Pinakothek museum

It specializes in 18th to early 20th century European artwork. The 19th century is its sweet spot.

Famous artists include David, Gainsborough, Gaugin, Goya, Manet, Monet, and van Gogh.

The New Pinakothek is not "new" but was in the 1850's when it was built and named.

Modern Pinakothek museum

It opened in 2002 and sports an architecturally striking circular ceiling (see photo). Its artworks cover the 20th and 21st centuries.

Artists include Kandinsky, de Kooning, Klee, Magritte, and Warhol.

In addition to artworks, the Modern Pinakothek embraces architecture, graphics and design.

Other tips & insights

For German, substitute Alte, Neue and Moderne for Old, New and Modern.

Pinakothek translates as "picture gallery".

It's an easy walk between the museums - and you can save money by buying a combo-pass.

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