Galerie Thomas, Munich
Galerie Thomas is a renowned international art gallery and established art dealer specializing in the works of masters from various art movements, including German Expressionism, Classic Modernism, post-war art, and contemporary art.
Founded back in 1964, Galerie Thomas is dedicated to facilitating the acquisition of significant artworks for private and institutional collections. Their mission revolves around fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and creativity among artists, collectors, and institutions on a global scale. The gallery's illustrious history is marked by several notable milestones, including its inaugural exhibition featuring a hundred pieces by Alexej von Jawlensky and the acquisition of portions of the legendary Rheingarten collection.
Following fifty successful years at its original location on Maximilianstrasse, Galerie Thomas relocated to a spacious gallery space spanning over 500 square meters in the heart of Munich's museum district. In this new setting, visitors can now admire masterpieces from the realms of Pop Art, US and German post-war art, as well as creations by contemporary artists from both national and international backgrounds, all presented alongside the gallery's original program.
The gallery collaborates closely with an extensive network of international private and corporate clients, institutions, and other stakeholders in the art market. Galerie Thomas is highly regarded for its expertise and scholarship, with a particular emphasis on German Expressionism, Classic Modernism, and post-war art.
Over the years, Galerie Thomas has actively participated in some of the world's most prestigious art fairs, including Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach, TEFAF Maastricht, The Armory Show in New York, and Art Basel Hong Kong.
Founded back in 1964, Galerie Thomas is dedicated to facilitating the acquisition of significant artworks for private and institutional collections. Their mission revolves around fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and creativity among artists, collectors, and institutions on a global scale. The gallery's illustrious history is marked by several notable milestones, including its inaugural exhibition featuring a hundred pieces by Alexej von Jawlensky and the acquisition of portions of the legendary Rheingarten collection.
Following fifty successful years at its original location on Maximilianstrasse, Galerie Thomas relocated to a spacious gallery space spanning over 500 square meters in the heart of Munich's museum district. In this new setting, visitors can now admire masterpieces from the realms of Pop Art, US and German post-war art, as well as creations by contemporary artists from both national and international backgrounds, all presented alongside the gallery's original program.
The gallery collaborates closely with an extensive network of international private and corporate clients, institutions, and other stakeholders in the art market. Galerie Thomas is highly regarded for its expertise and scholarship, with a particular emphasis on German Expressionism, Classic Modernism, and post-war art.
Over the years, Galerie Thomas has actively participated in some of the world's most prestigious art fairs, including Art Basel, Art Basel Miami Beach, TEFAF Maastricht, The Armory Show in New York, and Art Basel Hong Kong.
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Sight Name: Galerie Thomas
Sight Location: Munich, Germany (See walking tours in Munich)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Munich, Germany (See walking tours in Munich)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Munich, Germany
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Munich Introduction Walking Tour
Straddling the banks of the River Isar north of the Bavarian Alps, Bavaria’s capital Munich is home to centuries-old buildings and numerous attractions.
The city was first mentioned in 1158. Its name is usually interpreted as the Old/Middle High German term Munichen, which means "by the monks", deriving from the monks of the Benedictine order, who ran a monastery at the place that... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
The city was first mentioned in 1158. Its name is usually interpreted as the Old/Middle High German term Munichen, which means "by the monks", deriving from the monks of the Benedictine order, who ran a monastery at the place that... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.5 Km or 1.6 Miles
Third Reich Munich Walking Tour
In the first quarter of the 20th century, the capital of Bavaria, Munich, was ill-fated to become the birthplace of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (aka NSDAP or Nazi Party) and the site of its early activities. The city played a significant role in the rise and consolidation of power of the Nazi Party and, ultimately, the establishment of the Third Reich.
The Third Reich went... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.3 Km or 2.1 Miles
Old Town Souvenir Shops
"Collect moments, not things," wise men say. In reference to travel, this may be interpreted as the prevalence of experiences and memories over material gains. Still, when it comes to travel mementos, albeit material they are, memories and experiences are primarily what these little (or not so little) tokens are all about.
And it would be a pity to leave Munich without bringing home... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
And it would be a pity to leave Munich without bringing home... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour
The Old Town of Munich, sprawling on the west bank of the River Isar, is a treasure trove of architectural splendor and cultural heritage. Also known in German as Altstadt, this medieval area forms the historic core and cultural heart of the Bavarian capital. The entire Old Town is listed as a historical monument and is a living museum – “where the past harmonizes with the present in a grand... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
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