Kunstareal

The Kunstareal is the district in Maxvorstadt where more than a dozen museums, galleries and universities cluster close together. The three Pinakotheken, covering Old Masters, 19th-century art and modern design, sit alongside the Museum Brandhorst, the Lenbachhaus, the State Museum of Egyptian Art and the Glyptothek and Antikensammlungen.

The area is easy to cover on foot and many buildings are monumental 19th-century halls set around open squares and lawns. It suits visitors who want to combine several collections in one day or simply enjoy the architecture and atmosphere between museums.