Alte Pinakothek: hours, €1 Sundays and the best time to avoid crowds

How the €1 Sunday works

On Sundays the permanent collection of the Pinakotheken costs €1 per museum. It is a standing offer, not a promotion, which is why Sundays are the busiest days. Temporary exhibitions are not always included; confirm on the official site.

• Arrive at 10:00 to get in before the main rush.
• Ticket desks may have queues; buy online if you want to skip them.
• The €1 ticket is per museum: it is not a joint pass.

Hours and closures

The Alte Pinakothek is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday. It is closed on Mondays. The Pinakotheken museums are generally closed on 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December. There can be one-off closures for events such as the Long Night of Museums; always check the official site.

Best time to avoid crowds

• Tuesday and Wednesday evening (until 20:00): the quietest slots.
• Weekdays at 10:00: the Rubens gallery is almost empty.
• Avoid Sundays from 11:00 to 15:00 and rainy afternoons.
• Pair it with the Pinakothek der Moderne or the Museum Brandhorst; the €12 combined ticket is sold only at the ticket office.

What costs extra

Temporary exhibitions often carry a supplement. The museum cafe and shop charge normal prices. With the AnyArt app you can hear the story of each painting without renting an audio guide; the museum's own app is also free.