Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung, Munich

Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung, Munich

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.

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Sight Name: Kunsthalle der Hypo Kulturstiftung
Sight Location: Munich, Germany (See walking tours in Munich)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery

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