Munich is one of the most historical places that we have ever known in Germany. It is certainly one of the major attractions of tourists from all around the world. Being the third largest city in Germany, Munich boasts of different tourist attractions that one can often visit during their free time. Tourist spots such as museums, parks and historical places are all present in the city of Munich, so we do not have to wonder about how the country came about with their wonderful culture.



The history of Munich dates back to as early as 1158, which is said to be the foundation date of this wonderful tourist spot. After two decades later, the city is finally established as a city and quickly became a center of commercialization not long after its establishment.

The rich culture of Munich and Germany as a whole is found in the wealth of its museums. There are several historical artifacts and paintings that you may want to lay your eyes on in some of the Munich museums. Here are some options that you may want to go in.

There are some Munich museums which show some exhibits that you might want to see. The Kartoffelmuseum, weird as it may seem, showcases different varieties of potatoes, and the Deutches Jagd-und Fishereimuseum can let you discover different paraphernalia which are used by people when it comes to hunting. These museums can only have some specialized exhibits in different schedules, so better watch out when it's open.

As for the most popular museums in this historical city of Germany, you have the Glyptothek, the Alte Pinakothek, the Neue Pinakothek, and the Pinakkothek der Moderne. These are four of the most interesting and popular museums which are often flocked by tourists and citizens alike. The Glyptothek houses some of the artifacts that Munich has when it comes to Greek and Roman antiquities. The Alte Pinakothek boasts of the different paintings from Europe, dating back from the Middle Ages up the Rococo period. As for the last two museums, the Neue Pinakothek and Pinakkothek der Moderne, they house more recent art forms from the 18th century up to the present. These four museums can be found in the heart of Maxvorstadt district, which is not that far from the city center. If you are looking for more contemporary art, the Lenbachhaus-Kunstbau is overflowing with some examples of Munich school paintings.

At the east of the city center, there are some museums which may also be of great interest to the mere spectator. These museums can easily be reached on foot by just strolling the Viktualienmarkt. The Munchner Stadtmuseum will provide you with some local culture because it traces the city's history up to modern times. For film enthusiasts, the Filmmuseum is just around the corner, and people will enjoy viewing different movies proudly directed and produced by some of German's most budding filmmakers. The Spielzeugmuseum will be a hit for the young ones because it houses a hefty collection of dolls and stuffed animals both from Europe and America.