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Munich Residenz: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Residenz website. Official links are under Sources.
Part of Residenz is free: court Garden (Hofgarten) and its fountain machinery are free.
- Also free: children and teens under 18.
- Otherwise: residenz Museum, adult (2026) — €10.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Under-18s get in free, so a family visit costs only the adult tickets.
- The Hofgarten behind the Residenz is free and open all year - a good picnic stop.
- Winter hours (10:00-17:00) start on 26 October.
- The audio guide is free in nine languages.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children and teens under 18 | under-18s | Adults accompanying them pay. Under-14s may only enter with an adult. Pupils over 18 at Bavarian general/vocational schools are also free with a student card. | No |
| Free areaCourt Garden (Hofgarten) and its fountain machinery are free | everyone | Only the garden is free; the Residenz Museum, Treasury and Cuvilliés Theatre are ticketed. Fountain machinery open May-early October 10:00-14:00. | No |
Official prices
Residenz ticket prices
| Residenz Museum, adult (2026) — Reduced €9. Treasury also €10/€9. Combination tickets €15 (Museum + Treasury) and €20 (+ Cuvilliés Theatre). | €10 |
| Combination ticket Residenz Museum + Treasury (reduced €13) | €15 |
| Combination ticket Residenz Museum + Treasury + Cuvilliés Theatre (reduced €16; sold at the Cuvilliés Theatre desk) | €20 |
| Cuvilliés Theatre (reduced €4) | €5 |
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 (residenz museum, adult (2026)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Residenz
Ticket & extrasMunich: Classical Concert in Residenz Palace's Court Chapel★★★★★ 4.6 · 457 reviews1 hourfrom €39
Skip-the-line ticketMunich: Residenz Palace and Hofgarten Skip-the-Line Tour★★★★★ 4.8 · 205 reviews2.5 hoursfrom €69
Guided tourMunich: Private Tour of Residenz Palace, Museum & Treasury★★★★★ 5.0 · 18 reviews2 - 5 hoursfrom €418
Ticket & extrasMunich Residenz: Royal Secrets, Power & Intrigue with Peter★★★★★ 5.0 · 7 reviews1 hourfrom €34.71
Skip-the-line ticketResidenz Museum: Skip The Line + Guided Tour★★★★☆ 4.4 · 5 reviews2.5 hoursfrom €69
Ticket & extrasResidence Serenade★★★★☆ 4.2 · 5 reviews1 hoursfrom €39
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Residenz Museum and Treasury: 28 March-25 October daily 9:00-18:00 (last entry 17:00); 26 October-27 March daily 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00). Closed 1 Jan, Shrove Tuesday, 24, 25 and 31 Dec. Court Garden (Hofgarten) open all year.
Residenzstraße 1, 80333 München, Germany
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FAQ
Residenz: common questions
Is Residenz free?
Court Garden (Hofgarten) and its fountain machinery are free. Also free: children and teens under 18. Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
Who gets free entry to Residenz?
Under-18s — adults accompanying them pay. Under-14s may only enter with an adult. Pupils over 18 at Bavarian general/vocational schools are also free with a student card..
How much is a ticket to Residenz?
Residenz Museum, adult (2026) costs €10 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- residenz-muenchen.de/englisch/tourist/admiss.htm · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- schloesser.bayern.de/englisch/palace/objects/mu_res.htm
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