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Alte Pinakothek: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Alte Pinakothek website. Official links are under Sources.
Alte Pinakothek costs only €1 on Sunday, 25 October 2026 (tomorrow).
- Sundays: entry for just €1 (almost free).
- Also free: children and young people under 18; a registered carer of a severely disabled visitor.
- Otherwise: adult ticket, permanent collection — €9.
Calendar
Free days at Alte Pinakothek
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · 10:00–18:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · 10:00–18:00
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- SUN15NOVSunday, 15 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- SUN22NOVSunday, 22 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- SUN29NOVSunday, 29 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–18:00
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Come on a Sunday: the permanent collection costs just €1.
- Under-18s are always free, so families pay only for the adults.
- Tuesday and Wednesday evenings (until 8 pm) are the quietest time to see the Old Masters.
- With the Neue Pinakothek closed, its 19th-century highlights hang in the Alte Pinakothek's East Wing ground floor.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free daySundays: entry for just €1 (almost free) · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | €1 per museum for the permanent collection. Special exhibitions may be charged separately. Under-18s stay free. | No |
| Free forFree for children and young people under 18 | under-18s | Proof of age may be requested. Applies to the permanent collection; special exhibitions may have their own prices. | No |
| Free forFree for a registered carer of a severely disabled visitor | carers of visitors with disabilities | The disabled visitor pays the reduced rate. Proof (disability pass) required. | No |
Official prices
Alte Pinakothek ticket prices
| Adult ticket, permanent collection — Reduced €6 (students, 65+, severely disabled visitors and others). Sunday €1. Special exhibitions may cost extra. | €9 |
| Combined day ticket: Alte Pinakothek, Pinakothek der Moderne, Museum Brandhorst and Sammlung Schack — Only sold at the museum ticket offices; excludes paid special exhibitions. | €12 |
| Annual pass for all Pinakotheken, Brandhorst, Schack and branch galleries incl. special exhibitions (reduced €60) | €90 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult ticket, permanent collection). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–20:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–20:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–18:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-20:00, Thursday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Most public holidays 10:00-18:00; closed 24, 25 and 31 Dec, 1 May and Shrove Tuesday.
Barer Straße 27, 80333 München, Germany
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FAQ
Alte Pinakothek: common questions
Is Alte Pinakothek free?
Alte Pinakothek is almost free at set times: sundays: entry for just €1 (almost free). Also free: children and young people under 18; a registered carer of a severely disabled visitor. Otherwise the official ticket costs €9.
When is Alte Pinakothek free?
Sundays: entry for just €1 (almost free). The next free date is Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Alte Pinakothek?
Under-18s — proof of age may be requested. Applies to the permanent collection; special exhibitions may have their own prices.. Carers of visitors with disabilities — the disabled visitor pays the reduced rate. Proof (disability pass) required..
How much is a ticket to Alte Pinakothek?
Adult ticket, permanent collection costs €9 on the official site.
What day is Alte Pinakothek closed?
Alte Pinakothek is closed on Mondays. Tuesday and Wednesday 10:00-20:00, Thursday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, closed Mondays. Most public holidays 10:00-18:00; closed 24, 25 and 31 Dec, 1 May and Shrove Tuesday.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- pinakothek.de/en/visit · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- pinakothek.de/en/alte-pinakothek · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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