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The NS Dokumentationszentrum (Munich Documentation Centre for the History of National Socialism) has been closed for renovations since December. On May 8, 2025 – just in time for the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, the premises and exhibitions will reopen. At the same time, the centre will celebrate its 10th anniversary.
A varied programme of tours, workshops, concerts and activities is planned. As the birthplace of the NSDAP, Munich is connected to the rise of National Socialism like no other city. In its exhibitions, events, projects and educational programmes, the NS-Dokumentationszentrum conveys the history of National Socialism with a view to the present and the future.
Where does the air we breathe come from? Why do soap bubbles burst? How do you build a house? What is in our food? How is music made? Since 1990, children and adults have been exploring these and many other complicated questions at the Kindermuseum (children’s museum). Now, the museum has a new home. Since February, it is no longer at the main railway station, but can be found at Willy-Brandt-Allee 10 in Messestadt Riem, where kids can still join in, play, experiment, build, try things out and explore!
Until 2024, the art foyer of Versicherungskammer Kulturstiftungung (art foundation) was located on Maximilianstrasse. From spring 2025, the exhibitions will be held at a new venue: Lehelkaree on Thierschplatz (square). Versicherungskammer Kulturstiftung is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting art and culture. It aims to foster intercultural dialogue through its own cultural programme, featuring a diverse range of exhibitions in the fields of graphic art, drawing, film and photography.
The final development plans for the Paketposthalle (old parcel post hall) are still being decided. However, one thing is certain: since January, the main part of the hall – a massive 19,000-square-metre former parcel hub – has been open for temporary use and will remain so for several years. One of the first new occupants is the Midnight Bazaar, a lively market with live music and food trucks, held every Friday and Saturday evening – at least until the site transitions from interim use to redevelopment. In the future, the basement is planned to house event and concert spaces, rehearsal rooms for musicians, galleries and creative spaces for inspiration.
The BMW Open in Munich has long been a must-see event for world-class tennis up close. This prestigious ATP tournament is among the 30 largest men’s tournaments in the world. In April, the courts of MTTC Iphitos, beautifully situated on the edge of the English Garden, will once again host some of the top-ranked players, including Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz. For the first time, the tournament has been upgraded to the ATP 500 category, which means the winner will earn 500 ranking points.
The Champions League final will be held in Munich's Allianz Arena (football stadium) for the second time. Whether it really will be a home final for FC Bayern München on 31 May, will only be decided at the end of the season. One thing is certain: the fans in the stadium and across the city can look forward to an unforgettable football spectacle, regardless of who lifts the 7.5 kilogram trophy at the end of the night.
The brand-new Munich theatre week invites locals and visitors to explore the city’s theatre scene. With performances, discussions and behind-the-scene insights, Munich's theatres present themselves as they really are, offering audiences the opportunity to experience theatre up close, unusual but authentic. A single ticket grants access to two performances of your choice from the programme. The full programme will be released in March, but tickets are already on sale.
A full event overview is available here.
Munich without beer? Hard to imagine! That’s why the city is now offering a special tour dedicated to its favourite drink. For three and a half hours, participants stroll through the Old Town, visit the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum and stop off at three pubs to enjoy beer tastings and Bavarian specialities. The tours have been taking place every Thursday morning since mid-February.
Why did strong beer originate in northern Germany and not in Bavaria? And what exactly defines a true "Boazn” pub? These are just some of the fascinating questions answered by expert guides – some of whom are brewers themselves – as they dive into the history and culture of Munich’s brewing art and tradition, its past and present.
Everything that has been captured in pictures either no longer exists or has changed. In art, transience is often portrayed as a memento mori or a fleeting moment: shifting clouds, melting snow and briefly blooming trees. With climate change, we now see landscape art differently – as a testimony to an endangered nature. The exhibition "What May Vanish Becomes Image" presents works from the 19th and 20th centuries, linking the transience of art with the museum’s mission to reserve and share these artworks.
The exhibition "Civilization: The Way We Live Now" at Kunsthalle München (museum) shows visible traces of humanity through the lens of over 100 renowned photographers and sheds light on the complex aspects of our coexistence. It highlights both the great achievements and the collective failures of humankind. On the occasion of its 40th anniversary, Kunsthalle München uses this exhibition to reflect on the diversity and contradictions of our civilization.
The exhibition "Voices" presents a fascinating real-time data exchange between Haus der Kunst in Munich and a desert-like landscape in Almería, Spain. The collected images, sounds and data are continuously streamed into the exhibition and reflect the changing essence of the place. In addition, artist and long-time friend of Parreno, Tino Sehgal, has created a performance where dancers engage with the exhibition. The interactive experience invites visitors to immerse themselves in a dialogue between art, nature and technology, exploring the boundaries between what we see and hear.
Various Others is the international platform for the Munich art scene. In May Various Others focuses on contemporary art. A varied and challenging program of events accompanies high-quality exhibitions throughout the city. In collaboration with international partners, art lovers will have the opportunity to get to know the city’s exciting art venues in all their diversity in participating galleries, artist-run spaces and institutions
This exhibition presents a collection of paintings from old German, Dutch and Flemish tradition of the 16th and early 17th centuries and explores a key element of painting: the telling of stories.
How are stories told, what is told and by whom? What purposes did artists and patrons pursue at different times, and who were these works created for? Are the messages always clear, or do artists sometimes aim to mislead the viewer? Visitors can look forward to great paintings and surprising stories.
The exhibition ‘Sell la Vie’ by NoNAME at the AMUSEUM for Contemporary Art shows a broad spectrum of detailed oil paintings, handmade collages and mixed-media works. The artworks tie in with important current themes and events, thematise everyday life and literally underline these themes with well-known advertising slogans.
NoNAME intentionally incorporates familiar images from everyday life and draws on viewing habits that are shaped by media and advertising. Using sophisticated marketing techniques, the artist transforms the exhibition space into a stage, shedding light on the darker sides of a neo-liberal and divided society.
Climate change is significantly impacting the Alps – transforming both nature and tourism. Rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns are affecting biodiversity, plants, animals and the landscape, while mountain sports enthusiasts are encountering new challenges. This exhibition explores how scientists, nature conservation organisations, Alpine associations and students are looking for solutions to adapt to these changes.
Following extensive refurbishment by owner Dieter Pawlik and the Augustiner brewery, the historic Gutshof Menterschwaige in the Harlaching neighbourhood will reopen in mid-April 2025. The experienced landlord couple Pamela and Till Weiß, who managed Augustiner am Wörthsee for seven years, are excited about this new opportunity on the Isar riverbank. The restaurant will begin with a soft opening, initially with a limited menu and fewer seats available. Gradually, all 1,100 seats in the beer garden and 500 seats in the pub will then be opened so that the restaurant can be fully utilised for individual guests, groups and private events from the end of April.
Haxnbauer, a Munich institution, finally reopened its doors in late January 2025. For over 60 years, this traditional Bavarian restaurant – famous for its pork knuckles, as its German name “Haxbauer” suggests – was previously located in the Scholastikahaus. Since the beginning of 2025, the old Munich pub has found a new home in the beautifully restored
“Sterneckerbräu”, a building with over 500 years of pub history, at Tal 38, right in the centre, between Isartor (gate) and Marienplatz (main square).
Calling the new Gasthaus Fux in Maxvorstadt just a pub would not do it justice. Since late last year, the newly opened restaurant offers classic and modern Bavarian cuisine, freshly tapped Munich beer and a selection of creative long drinks and highballs. From Augustiner Edelstoff and Volcan Paloma to Skinny Bitch, alcohol-free gin and tonic with 0.0 Tanqueray, or Eizbach Alpengrantler herbal lemonade – there’s definitely something for every taste! And if sitting together is too boring for you, you can put your sporting skills to the test at the bowling alley in the Fuxbau.
The fine dining Restaurant Jan in the Maxvorstadt neighbourhood has been around since 2022, but its latest culinary awards are brand new. In January 2025, the renowned restaurant guide Gault Millau honoured the restaurant with five red toques. On top of that, owner and head chef Jan Hartwig earned three Michelin stars – the highest distinction possible. This makes “Jan” one of the five best restaurants in Germany. But it’s not just the cuisine that stands out. Restaurant manager Kilian Skalet has also received the title "Host of the Year" from Gault Millau, ensuring an all-round exceptional dining experience.
Wanja Belaga actually earns his living as a musician and artist, but part of his heart belongs to the catering trade. His artist bar "Little Odessa", which opened just a few months ago, is brightly coloured and offers a changing cultural programme. The menu features traditional Ukrainian-Russian food, from borscht to vodka infused with ginger, horseradish or pineapple. The name and interior of Little Odessa are inspired by Belaga’s mother, who was born in Odessa and moved to New York City over 30 years ago – to the Brighton Beach neighbourhood, also known as "Little Odessa."
Unwind after work with tapas and a drink – the new Supper Club Canteen in the Werksviertel district is one of the city's trendiest after-work spots. Guests can look forward to fine cold cuts, fresh tartare, vegetarian surprises and the "catch of the day."
Most ingredients come from local producers, initiatives and suppliers in the Werksviertel, Munich and the surrounding region. It's all about sharing, tasting and savouring – creative tapas made from the finest ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. For those who can't make up their mind, the Chef’s Choice is always an option.
In April 2025, the new Motel One München Hauptbahnhof will open as the eleventh hotel of the group in Munich. With its usual modern and contemporary design, the hotel's central location in the heart of the Isar metropolis not only offers easy accessibility, but also good connections and short distances to Munich's most important sights.
The AMERON München Motorworld is entirely dedicated to the fascinating world of the automobile. In December 2024, the hotel introduced two special themed rooms: The BMW and Audi rooms honour the two icons of Bavarian automotive history and offer a unique experience for design, technology and history enthusiasts.
Perfectly located in the city centre, Germany's first Stay KooooK will open its doors in May between Karlsplatz-Stachus and the main railway station. In addition to 32 studios with a kitchen, workspace and washing machine, guests will also have exclusive use of a beautifully designed inner courtyard. The Stay KooooK Munich City is a temporary home, offers living space and freedom and contact with a community of like-minded people is guaranteed.
If you're not looking for a traditional hotel, this is the place for you: As in a modern shared flat, Stay KooooK offers individual rooms, a large living room for socialising or meetings in a relaxed atmosphere, a dining room with a communal kitchen and community table, as well as a games room for console gaming or a round of pool.
Following the Cocoon hotels at Karlsplatz-Stachus, Hauptbahnhof and Sendlinger Tor, the new Cocoon Theresienwiese will open its doors in April 2025. For maximum independence, the hotel offers classic rooms and flats with kitchenettes, making it the perfect accommodation for longer stays.
Furnished in the typical modern, simple yet elegant style of the Cocoon hotels, the latest member of the Cocoon family with its co-living and co-working areas, as well as the rooftop terrace with a view of the Bavaria statue will be another trendy spot for Munich residents.
After extensive renovations, the traditional Gutshof Menterschwaige will also accommodate overnight guests in addition to high-quality gastronomy and the popular beer garden. For the first time, there will be a hotel at the estate. New capacity has been created in the listed building, so that guests will have 28 rooms spread over two wings, including three suites with up to 64 square meters, nine superior rooms and 16 classic rooms.
Since the beginning of 2024, the Munich City Museum has been undergoing renovations that will continue for several years.
The Neue Pinakothek (art gallery) at the Kunstareal (art quarter) is undergoing extensive refurbishment and is expected to remain closed until 2029. During this time, a selection of masterpieces will be on display on the ground floor of the Alte Pinakothek and in the Schack Collection.
The Olympiaturm (Olympic Tower) is closed for renovation and is expected to reopen in May 2026.
The Olympiastadion (Olympic Stadium) will be closed for renovation from October 2025 until probably June 2027.
The Valentin Karlstadt Museum is currently closed for renovation. It will reopen in mid-2026 with revised, updated and redesigned permanent exhibitions.
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