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A golden piece of metal shape of a lion on a black background

Please note: The castle museum (permanent exhibition) at Grünwald Castle remains closed!

on september 18th, 23rd, 24th, 25th, and 26th.
The special exhibition will be open as usual!

Online guided tour of "Stonehenge" as part of vhs.wissen live

with Dr Heiner Schwarzberg.
30th september, 19.30 pm.
Free online participation via zoom!

New lecture series from autumn 2026: Places of Power

Book via the MVHS.
Online participation is also available!

programme

Exhibitions

from 17th april 2024
Permanent exhibition of the Archaeological State Collection

27th march to 15th november 2026
Karl Valentin und die alten Rittersleut (Zweigmuseum Burg Grünwald) - only in German!

18th september 2026 to 29th august 2027
STONEHENGE. Ancient secrets, new discoveries

To the special exhibitions.

Further programme

Sunday guided tour with the MVHS - incl. special exhibition

  • management
  • munich

On an overview tour through the special and permanent exhibition with the Munich Adult Education Centre, you will experience the adventure of archaeology in all its diversity.

KulturSalon+ for the Generation Plus - special guided tour

  • management
  • munich

Enabling cultural participation, counteracting loneliness. First KulturSalon+ for the Generation Plus in our house. Supported by the Beisheim Foundation. To the conditions of participation.

Stonehenge Conservator-Led Tour

  • management
  • munich

One-hour guided tour of the special exhibition (in German), followed by an optional cup of tea in the museum café. Information and booking

Karl Valentin and the old knights - guided tour of the exhibition

  • exhibition
  • management
  • grünwald

Guided tours through the exhibition "Karl Valentin and the old knights" with Dr Mathias Will. Information and costs here.

More

visit

The rust-red façade of the State Archaeological Collection
Sun motif on a Bronze Age gold vessel
Ceremonial armour from the Roman Imperial period

From A for directions to P for prices. Here you will find everything you need to know about your visit to us at the Englischer Garten. Plan your visit to the museum.

experience

A comic-style depiction of an excavation
Small statuette in the shape of a boar
Roman horseman’s mask with flowing curls, Alexander type
Melted-together tableware from an old Munich coffee house

Whether permanent or special exhibition, children's or school programmes, AR project or media guide - with us you can discover the world of archaeology in a variety of ways and experience it on site.

Immerse yourself in the world of archaeology.

museum

The museum’s façade, made of Corten steel
A miniature fountain mask, Oceanus
Well-preserved colourful glass beads
Small marble statuette, known as a Cycladic idol

As a collection-centred museum, there is a lot to discover behind the scenes at our museum. If you would like to find out more about its history, our team and the many different tasks we fulfil, this is the right place for you.

Get to know our museum better.

circle of friends

Friendships are important. That’s why we have our Friends’ Circle – to provide support and encourage our museum. New members are always warmly welcome.

Useful information about the membership.

branch museums

A Roman horseman at an event outside the Manching Museum
Several well-preserved hair combs from the past
An engraved design in the shape of a stag on a vase
Roman tablet, brown engravings on a yellow background

The Bavarian State Archaeological Collection has a number of branch museums spread across Bavaria. You can find out exactly which ones here.