This is art and history museum is one of Germany’s oldest. The connection here was started in 1803 when Napoleon and Chaptal donated paintings to the city. The collection, though not the most popular, is extremely well presented. That alone makes the museum worthwhile. The collections are divided as follows:

• The prehistoric and Roman department – a 23000 year old statue.
• Prince Johann Georg Collection - Byzantine and Egyptian relics.
• The medieval department.
• The Renaissance painting department.
• Baroque paintings, sculptures and furniture.
• 18th and 19th century paintings - contains one painting by Pablo Picasso.
• A medieval Jewish gravestone section.
• A collection of art nouveau glass and Hoechst porcelain.

•  iPhone users can download the Museum app for visitor information, an audio guide and interactive room maps.
•  There is an audio guide for the visually impaired.
•  Disabled accessible; wheelchair on loan.
•  Check out the museum shop and the museum bistro.

• EUR 5 for students, retirees, military duty, community service, unemployed, disabled.
• EUR 3 for 6-18 years old.
• Free for under 6.
• Check the website for further price details.

• Tram 50, 51, and 52 at Munsterplatz.

• POMP
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