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…This society served a dual purpose of defending the faith and forging political links between its princely members and their sovereign. The dragon, vanquished by the cross,…

The vessel is typical of the regional style of a bowl used for serving sauerkraut, but there is much more to it than that. The figurative painting on the base of the bowl shows a…

The figure most likely came from the main altar of the Jodokus Church in Landshut, Lower Bavaria, where Hans Leinberger had his workshop. The Bayerisches Nationalmuseum houses the…

…Greek mythology, the Titan Cronus devoured his children because he feared to be overthrown by them. Only his son Zeus escaped this fate. Early on, he was equated with the god of…

Trompe l'oeil dishes were real eye-catchers on the courtly dining table. These dishes in the form of animals, vegetables or fruit were modelled deceptively real in faience or…

Not only does the piggy bank's size and shape make an impression on us, also the skill in which it was made is remarkable. The potter turned the clay up on the wheel like a flask,…

This bottle is the oldest known brandy container made of wood in Germany. In the 17th century, spirits had finally gained acceptance as a means of enjoyment. Drinking games…

This figure, traditionally but misleadingly called the Branch Breaker, shows a kneeling craftsman lifting up a branch. It demonstrates the mastery of its creator Adam Kraft in…

The tapestry shows a zebra being attacked by a leopard in a river landscape, surrounded by other exotic animals and plants. The tapestry has a surprising wealth of colourful and…

What a magnificent gift box! Members of the German Reichstag honoured their former president Dr Eduard von Simson with this gift in 1879. The richly decorated casket can be opened…

…is the only one of its kind in a German museum. It illustrates the course of the then known planets Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn around the Sun. Earth, Jupiter…

Surviving a prison sentence or war captivity could not be taken for granted in the early modern era. Prisoners and convicts were often at the mercy of the guards, who were…

Each guild had a chest in which the most important documents were kept such as guild regulations, lists of master craftsmen and precious items such as silverware. Official guild…

The precious shrine which held the Elector's collection of gold coins from antiquity is absolutely unique. This major work of European ivory art of the Baroque period is decorated…

This figure once was the crowning feature of a monumental clock which originally stood in the church choir of Heilsbronn Abbey. On the hour, with a bone, Death struck the bell in…

The magnificent covered beaker, together with four other late Gothic silver cups, formed the centrepiece of Ingolstadt's council silver. Such silver treasures were considered to…

This marble relief shows Elisabeth Ludovika of Bavaria, who married the future King Frederick William IV of Prussia in 1823. Depicted in austere profile in the style of the…

…as souvenirs of their spiritual journey. Among the most popular of these miniatures was the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, whose floor plans and elevations were first published in…

This precious chess set made of Meissen porcelain was obtained from the Munich Residenz and was either used at the electoral court or presented decoratively. The centre of the…

Silver and Gold – there is no better way to demonstrate power and wealth. This is illustrated by the outstanding examples of 16th to 18th century courtly and sacred goldsmiths´…

…in Germany. The historical core of the museum’s collections is made up of the artworks assembled by the house of Wittelsbach, which reflects the dynasty's European-wide…

…Founded in 1855 by Bavarian King Maximilian II, it soon developed into a beacon in the world of museums. In 1900, the Nationalmuseum moved into its new home, a distinct building…

The cultural landscapes of Franconia, Swabia and Old Bavaria are still characterised by the works from the Romanesque period to this day. At the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum, this…

…Romanesque period up to the early 20th century. A major focus here is on the late Gothic wooden sculptures from southern Germany, which also includes the world-renowned altar…

…the individual to centre stage. Leading artists of the time began to produce precious works for patrons and collectors. This is exemplified by Conrat Meit's celebrated statuette…

The collection of weapons includes sophisticated armour and edged weapons, polearms, crossbows, shields and firearms from the 14th to the mid-19th century. While certain pieces…

Throughout history, painters have always used a wide variety of substrates and painting materials for their works. Our skilled specialists conserve paintings on canvas, painted…

Itinerant gleemen were outcasts but still needed by society on certain occasions. Roaming musicians were for long time related to liberty, pureness and vitality, which however…

…and the establishment of model schools, so-called Normal Schools or Normal Colleges, which served as institutions for training teachers.Johann Wagner received a "commendation for…

The image depicts several artisans along with their various offering during the heyday of clock making in 16th century. In the centre, a man is working on a magnificent grand…

Sheet no. 8791 was coloured with the help of stencils. It shows the Bavarian Chevaulegers Regiment, an important division of the Bavarian Army that existed until the end of the…

…(1516-1573) produced meticulous depictions of the prized possessions of the Duke and his wife, the Emperor's daughter Anna of Austria. High-fashion accessories for the Duchess…

Die Welt der Fabelwesen und seltsamen Tiere. German guided tour in the Kunst- und Wunderkammer. Stephanie Gilles M.A. Registration necessary: 0049 871 92411-15 (daily)

…for the Generation Plus. The free events in German are aimed specifically at people who are financially limited and/or who would like more contact with others. Therefore, we…

Photographs by Georg Tappeiner The photographs of Georg Tappeiner connect worlds: the Dolomites and the Wadden Sea—landscapes that could hardly be more contrasting. On the one…

…Sylvia Dankesreiter, Julia Ito: KlavierEleonora Turkenich und Dmitrij Romanow: Klavierduo Concert tickets, including museum admission, are available from www.pianistenclub.de…

Cuckoo’s Eggs. In conversation with members of the New Munich Artists’ Association, the publication accompanying the exhibition will be presented. The event will be accompanied…

Reverse Glass Paintings by Fride Wirtl-Walser. German guided Tour of the Studio Exhibition Dr. Thomas SchindlerThe guided tour is free. Standard museum admission applies.

Reverse Glass Paintings by Fride Wirtl-Walser. German guided Tour of the Studio Exhibition Dr. Thomas SchindlerThe guided tour is free. Standard museum admission applies.

…for the Generation Plus. The free events in German are aimed specifically at people who are financially limited and/or who would like more contact with others. Therefore, we…

…for the Generation Plus. The free events in German are aimed specifically at people who are financially limited and/or who would like more contact with others. Therefore, we…

…for the Generation Plus. The free events in German are aimed specifically at people who are financially limited and/or who would like more contact with others. Therefore, we…

The "Schatzhaus an der Eisbachwelle" is one of the largest museums in Germany. It displays exceptional art from late antiquity up to art nouveau, and explains European cultural…

Since the 17th century, the Roemer is considered the most popular type of wine glass in Central and Northern Europe. Characteristic features of this glass are a conical foot, a…

From the late 18th century onwards, the Rhön region began producing small wooden figures with clothing made of papier-mâché. A special feature of these figures is a mechanism in…

…is gathered in front of the summer palace of the prince-bishops of Freising at Ismaning. While the table is being laid and the guests play cards at one of the gaming tables, a…

Adam and Eve stand under the tree of knowledge as God created them. Both their nakedness is covered by a very small leaf. They have already tasted from the apple. The snake winds…

…instrument in the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum. According to the Arabic inscription, it was made in the year 403 after the Hijra (1073 CE). The astrolabe is an astronomical…

…started his career at the Viennese court of Empress Maria Theresa. He fell ill and was forced to leave Vienna in the early 1770s. In addition to a few regular commissions, he…

…at the foot of the monstrance is the biblical progenitor Isaiah (Jesse). A sturdy vine with tendrils growing out of him encloses the ostensory. A statuette of the Virgin Mary in…