This art museum is focused primarily on important pieces of art from the 18th and 19th century and is also widely considered as one of the most important and influential museums of the 19th century. Founded in 1853 by King Ludwig I of Bavaria, the original building had fallen prey to the devastation spread by the Second World War.

The current building was designed keeping in mind postmodern ideologies and aesthetics and was completed in 1981. Some of the most famous painters whose works adorn the halls in this massive sanctuary include Francisco de Goya, George Romney, Joshua Reynolds, J.M.W. Turner, Peter von Hess, Carl Blechen, Carl Spitzweg, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Paul Gaugin, Edouard Manet and Pablo Picasso to name a few.

The Neue Pinakothek also featured in Munich Itinerary 2 Days. You should must visit this place.

• Adult: 7 Euros
• Reduced: 5 Euros
• Sunday admission 1 euro

• Konigsplatz Station
• Nearest Light Rail station: Pinakotheken Stop ID: de:9162:51:2:2

• TUNIX Open Air Restaurant
• Contie Gastronomie
• Bei Rafaelle

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