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All applied art museums to visit in Munich

Discover the beauty of functional art at 3 applied art museums in Munich. These museums highlight the intersection of art and utility, showcasing pieces that are both beautiful and practical.

Are you interested in the intersection of art and craftsmanship? These are the applied art museums you should visit in Munich:

  1. Nymphenburg Palace1

    Nymphenburg Palace

     Munich
    Designed by Agostino Barelli, the name of this palace literally translates as the Castle of the Nymphs. When the Bavarian royalty in the 17th century wanted to take a summer break, they would go to the Nymphenburg Palace. Today, it is open to the public and home to several historical museums. You ca
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    Nature & Natural History NatureHistory & Anthropology History
  3. Bavarian National Museum2

    Bavarian National Museum

     Munich
    The Bavarian National Museum (Bayerisches Nationalmuseum) is a museum of applied art in Munich that holds and exhibits objects originating from the Middle Ages onward. The museum was founded in 1855 by King Maximilian II of Bavaria and houses a varied collection of sculptures and visual art collecti
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    History & Anthropology History
  4. Das Kartoffelmuseum3

    Das Kartoffelmuseum

     Munich
    Das Kartoffelmuseum is the potato museum in Munich which is one of the more unusual places in the city. The museum covers all aspects of the vegetable, including art, history and its rise to fame.
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