The Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung is a large art gallery located in the heart of Munich at Theatinerstrasse. It holds high quality exhibitions in collaboration with German and international art galleries and is widely regarded one of the most interesting art venues in the world.
The Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung was founded in 1985. In the year 2001, it moved to a new building called the Fünf Höfe or Five Courtyards designed by renowned Swiss Architects, Herzog & de Meuron. More than 80 exhibitions have been held here from the date it opened its doors featuring art from 5000 B.C. to the present.
The Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung offers an exhibition space of 1,200 square meters. It is equipped with state of the art technical, security and climate control systems. Giacometti, Picasso and Gauguin are some of the masters featured in its many exhibitions. In 2010, the Maharaja Exhibition in collaboration with the Victoria and Albert Museum of London and another Monet and Modern Art Exhibition were some of the best attended among events at the gallery. The Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung welcomes 300,000 visitors annually and more than 7 million art lovers have come here since its inauguration in 1985. The Cafe Kunsthalle is a favorite among visitors and locals and offers a selection of delectable cakes.

Exhibits from all periods of the history of ancient Egypt are displayed at this museum located at Hofgartenstrasse in Munich. It houses the Bavarian State collection of ancient Egyptian art.
The exhibits displayed in the Staatliches Museum Agyptischer Kunst were purchased by several rulers of Bavaria. It was founded by King Albrecht V in the 16th century. His successors, Charles Theodore, elector of Bavaria and King Ludwig I added extensively to the collection. It forms part of the Residenz Royal Palace at present but a new underground museum designed by Peter Böhm on the lines of an ancient Egyptian burial chamber is being constructed opposite the Alte Pinakothek in the museum district of Munich, to house the collection.
Exhibits at the Egyptian Museum include statues, sculptures, papyri, stone tablets with hieroglyphics, glassware, textiles and pottery. Famous works on display are a double sided statue of Pharaoh Nyuserre Ini, with one side showing him as a young man and the other as an old man, statues of Pharaoh Ramses II and Tutmosis II and a collection of jewelry belonging to the Nubian Queen Amanishakheto. The museum periodically holds special themed exhibitions and offers conducted tours for children during the summer holidays.

Pinakothek der Moderne, a museum of modern art, houses an extensive collection of contemporary artworks. Opened in 2002, the museum is divided into four sections namely art, architecture, design and works on paper. The basement of the gallery houses the Danner Jewellery Collection, a presentation of works of goldsmiths from across the world. The collection comprises of masterpieces by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Pablo Picasso besides the works of other luminaries.

The Brandhorst Museum displays the collection of contemporary art belonging to Udo Fritz-Hermann and his wife, Anette Brandhorst. The brightly colored eco friendly building is also regarded by the locals as a magnificent work of modern architecture.
Udo Fritz-Hermann and Anette Brandhorst began collecting contemporary art in 1971. Anette Brandhorst is the great granddaughter of the founder of Henkel and the manufacturer of Persil powder, Pritt Stick glue and Schwarzkopf haircare products. When she died of cancer in 1999, her husband donated the collection to the State of Bavaria. The Museum was constructed by the state at a cost of $67 million. The building was designed by architect Matthias Sauerbruch. It is a rectangular structure with two floors and its facade has over 36,000 ceramic louvers in 23 different colored glazes. The interiors have whitewashed walls to display the artwork effectively and there are three exhibition areas connected by staircases.
Exhibits at the Brandhorst Museum include over 60 canvases by the American artist, Cy Twombly, a 100 works of Andy Warhol and works by Jannis Kounellis, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter and Bruce Nauman. Among the museum’s treasures is a display of 112 original editions of books illustrated by Picasso.

European paintings representing the period before the 19th century are on display at this art gallery located in the Kunstareal art district of Munich. It consists of the extensive collection of masterpieces by the Wittelsbach Royal family and donations from other leading art collectors. King Ludwig I of Bavaria commissioned the construction of the Alte Pinakothek in 1826. Architect Leo von Klenze designed the Italian Renaissance structure that later served as a model for many art galleries around Europe. The museum closed its doors during World War II and the collections were moved to a safe destination. The building was damaged by the World War II bombings and restored by architect Hans Döllgast in the 1950s. He covered the holes caused by the bombs in the exterior walls with bare brickwork as a reminder of the ravages of war. The Alte Pinakothek has over 8,000 valuable pieces of art created before the 19th century. Collections include works by German artists between the 14th and 18th centuries, paintings of Dutch masters created between the 15th and 18th centuries, Flemish masterpieces, Italian, French and Spanish works from the 13th to the 18th centuries. A notable work is the vast canvas called the ‘Last Judgment’ by Rubens. The museum stays open on all days of the week except Mondays and public holidays. Audio guides in English are available for the benefit of visitors.

The Lenbachhaus, a Florentine style villa, originally built for the painter Franz von Lenbach, now houses the city’s contemporary art gallery. The gallery collection consists of works of Munich artists, masterpieces like the paintings of expressionist artist group, Der Blaue Reiter, artists of the New Objectivity and works by members of the Munich Secession. International contemporary art also features prominently in the collection.

The museum, originally commissioned by the Crown Prince (later King) Ludwig I of Bavaria, was built to house his collection of Greek and Roman sculptures. The museum building was built completely in marble but some of that structure was destroyed during World War II. It was later reconstructed and reopened in 1972. The sculptures in the collection date back to the archaic age till the Roman era. Besides the great sculpture, the mosaic and the relief on the walls are also remarkable.