House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst) Munich
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The House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich is an art gallery which exhibits architectural and historical challenge. Located at Prinzregentenstrasse 1, Munich 80538 at the southern edge of Munich’s largest park Englischer Garten, this world-class art museum was constructed from 1934 to 1937. The museum was opened in the Nazi era as the “House of German Art” but was closed immediately after the World War II. The House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich was renovated and reopened in the early nineties and over the years it has emerged as a renowned exhibition centre under the directorship of a multitalented personality named Christoph Vitali.
The House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich was constructed on Hitler’s orders. The museum building was built following the plan of one of the most distinguished architect Paul Ludwig Troost as the Third Reich’s first monumental propaganda building. The museum was then called “Haus der deutschen Kunst” (House of German Art). The House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich was built to replace the Glaspalast which was destroyed by fire in 1931. This finest piece of architecture was modeled on Schinkel’s museum in Berlin. The building was first used as officer’s mess by the American occupation forces and was handed back to the Bavarian government in 1948.
House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich under the advisory guidance of P.A. Ade became one of the finest galleries for modern and contemporary art. The museum rooms are partitioned into several smaller exhibition rooms to display temporary trade shows and visiting art exhibitions. Even some parts of the museum are used to display works of those of Munich’s art galleries which were destroyed during the war. Among other displays Tutankhamun and the Zeit der Staufer exhibits are the most impressive one. The museum building also houses the P1 nightclub.
The museum remains open from 10.00 am – 8.00 pm daily except for the Thursdays (10.00 am – 10.00 pm).Prices vary depending on the exhibition. Children up to 12 years of age are free. Bus 53, Tram 17 “National museum /Haus der Kunst can be availed to reach the museum.
Munich which is populated by almost 1.5 million is the capital of Bavaria.Munich is Germany’s most festive cities and is also the hub of cultural activities. It has large scale excitements to offer and the city also includes several art galleries. Munich draws visitors from virtually everywhere in the world with its beauty and rich culture.
The House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich was constructed on Hitler’s orders. The museum building was built following the plan of one of the most distinguished architect Paul Ludwig Troost as the Third Reich’s first monumental propaganda building. The museum was then called “Haus der deutschen Kunst” (House of German Art). The House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich was built to replace the Glaspalast which was destroyed by fire in 1931. This finest piece of architecture was modeled on Schinkel’s museum in Berlin. The building was first used as officer’s mess by the American occupation forces and was handed back to the Bavarian government in 1948.
House of the Arts (Haus der Kunst), Munich under the advisory guidance of P.A. Ade became one of the finest galleries for modern and contemporary art. The museum rooms are partitioned into several smaller exhibition rooms to display temporary trade shows and visiting art exhibitions. Even some parts of the museum are used to display works of those of Munich’s art galleries which were destroyed during the war. Among other displays Tutankhamun and the Zeit der Staufer exhibits are the most impressive one. The museum building also houses the P1 nightclub.
The museum remains open from 10.00 am – 8.00 pm daily except for the Thursdays (10.00 am – 10.00 pm).Prices vary depending on the exhibition. Children up to 12 years of age are free. Bus 53, Tram 17 “National museum /Haus der Kunst can be availed to reach the museum.
Munich which is populated by almost 1.5 million is the capital of Bavaria.Munich is Germany’s most festive cities and is also the hub of cultural activities. It has large scale excitements to offer and the city also includes several art galleries. Munich draws visitors from virtually everywhere in the world with its beauty and rich culture.
