Dinner service of the Hildesheim Prince-Bishop, Augsburg c. 1761/63

Courtly Culture The dinner service of Hildesheim's prince-bishop, Friedrich Wilhelm of Westphalia, is one of the most important preserved silver services of the 18th century. The collection of court games captivates with the exquisite board games and games tables from eight centuries.

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Viola da Gamba, Hamburg 1691

Musical Instruments The basis of the collection is formed by choice instruments from the personal possessions of the Wittelsbach Electors of the 17th and 18th Century. The property of the former court music directorship, valuable gifts and new acquisitions further enriched the collection with rare instruments.

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Garden dessert, Nymphenburg manufactury 1755 and later

Porcelain and Faience The focal point is formed by the Nymphenburg porcelain. A room is reserved for Franz Anton Bustelli, the outstanding rococo modeller. The Palatinate porcelain manufactury Frankenthal and South German faience manufacturies are also presented.

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Model of the city of Munich Munich 1841-63

19th Century Art The halls illustrate the artistic efforts and historical aspects in the first half of the century. A highlight is the large model of the City of Munich by Johann Baptist and Franz Seitz. A separate room is also dedicated to the works of Ludwig von Schwanthaler.

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Minerva. Ignaz Günther Minich, ca. 1768

Baroque and Rococo You will find art chamber (Kunstkammer) pieces of 17th Century and magnificent witnesses of princely representation from the epoch of the Sun King. From the 18th Century, as religious art in Bavaria experienced a peak, the Rococo sculptures of Johann Baptist Straub and Ignaz Günther are particularly worth highlighting.

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