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Pinakothek der Moderne: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Pinakothek der Moderne website. Official links are under Sources.
Pinakothek der Moderne 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; students of fine art, art history, architecture and design.
- Otherwise: adult ticket, permanent collection — €10.
Calendar
Free days at Pinakothek der Moderne
- 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
- Sunday is the €1 day for the whole building's permanent collections.
- Thursday evenings run until 8 pm.
- Several galleries are being rehung through 10 Dec 2026 - email the museum if you want to see a specific work.
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 |
| Free forFree for students of fine art, art history, architecture and design | Art Architecture Design students | Valid university student ID required (fine art, art history, aesthetics, art education; at this museum also architecture, design and graphic design). | No |
Official prices
Pinakothek der Moderne ticket prices
| Adult ticket, permanent collection — Reduced €7. Sunday €1. Special exhibitions may cost extra. | €10 |
| 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.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday until 20:00, closed Mondays. Closes at 13:00 on Saturday 21 Nov 2026 (internal event). Closed 24, 25 and 31 Dec.
Barer Straße 40, 80333 München, Germany
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FAQ
Pinakothek der Moderne: common questions
Is Pinakothek der Moderne free?
Pinakothek der Moderne 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; students of fine art, art history, architecture and design. Otherwise the official ticket costs €10.
When is Pinakothek der Moderne free?
Sundays: entry for just €1 (almost free). The next free date is Sunday, 25 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Pinakothek der Moderne?
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.. Art Architecture Design students — valid university student ID required (fine art, art history, aesthetics, art education; at this museum also architecture, design and graphic design)..
How much is a ticket to Pinakothek der Moderne?
Adult ticket, permanent collection costs €10 on the official site.
What day is Pinakothek der Moderne closed?
Pinakothek der Moderne is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday until 20:00, closed Mondays. Closes at 13:00 on Saturday 21 Nov 2026 (internal event). Closed 24, 25 and 31 Dec.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- pinakothek.de/en/visit · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- pinakothek.de/en/pinakothek-der-moderne · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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