The Alte Pinakothek is an art museum in Munich, Germany, located at Barer Straße 27 in the city's centre-west. Also known as the Old Pinakothek, it houses a collection of European paintings from the 14th to the 18th centuries, and it is among the best-known museums in the city for that period.
What you will see
The collection is organised around European painting across several centuries, with works by Peter Paul Rubens and Albrecht Dürer among its best-known names. Visitors interested in the older European schools, from medieval panel painting through the Renaissance and into the Baroque, will find a great deal to explore here.
Why it suits a visit
- A focused collection, which lets you move through the centuries of European painting in one place
- Works by two major artists, Rubens and Dürer, shown within a wider historical range
- A natural pairing with the other museums of Munich's art quarter, which lie within walking distance
Because the museum concentrates on painting from a specific span of history, it works well as a half-day or longer visit for anyone who wants depth rather than a quick sweep through many collections.
Planning your trip
The museum is in Munich's Maxvorstadt district, where the city's major art museums are clustered, so it is easy to combine with a visit to the nearby galleries and a walk through the surrounding streets. For current opening hours, ticket prices and any changes to the displays, it is best to check with the museum directly by telephone on +49 89 23805216 before you travel.
