Munich Residenz is open daily except on a few holidays. But its opening hours change with the seasons. Summer operating hours are extended compared to the winter months. While the Residence Museum and Treasury follow one schedule, Cuvilliés Theatre has its own.
Residenz Munich Opening Hours
The Munich Residence, or Münchner Residenz, is usually open all days (except on a few holidays). Daily timings are 9 AM to 6 PM in Summer i.e., 23rd March to 20th October, and 10 AM to 5 PM in Winter i.e., 21st October to 22nd March.
| Day | Summer Timings (23 March-20 October) | Winter Timings (21 October-22 March) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM to 6 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM |
| Last Entry | 5 PM | 4 PM |
Residenz Museum and Treasury Hours
The Residence Museum and Treasury are the main attractions in Munich Residenz. They operate at the same times as mentioned above. The last entry is one hour before closing time.
| Seasons | Daily Timings (Mon-Sun) | Last Entry (Mon-Sun) |
|---|---|---|
| 23 March – 20 October (Summer) | 9 AM to 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 21 October – 22 March (Winter) | 10 AM to 5 PM | 4 PM |
Cuvilliés Theatre Opening Hours
Cuvilliés Theatre at Munich Residenz has four different time schedules as mentioned below.
| Duration | Monday to Saturday | Sundays / Public Holidays | Last Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 March – 26 July | 2 PM to 6 PM | 9 AM to 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 27 July – 9 September | 9 AM to 6 PM | 9 AM to 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 10 September – 20 October | 2 PM to 6 PM | 9 AM to 6 PM | 5 PM |
| 21 October – 22 March | 2 PM to 5 PM | 10 AM to 5 PM | 4 PM |
Fountain Machinery of Court Garden Times
Munich Court Garden is open all year round. However, Fountain Machinery operates from 10 AM to 2 PM daily in Summer i.e., April to October, and closes in Winter.
| Seasons | Timings |
|---|---|
| April – October (Summer) | 10 AM to 2 PM |
| November – March (Winter) | Closed |
Munich Residence Holidays
Münchner Residenz is closed on the following public days.
- New Year’s Day – 1 January
- Shrove Tuesday – 47 Days before Easter Sunday
- Christmas Eve – 24 December
- Christmas Day – 25 December
- New Year’s Eve – 31 December
Munich Residence Restaurant Opening Hours
During your visit, you can choose from three different restaurants at Munich Residence. The operating hours of those restaurants are as follows.
| Restaurant | Timings |
|---|---|
| Pfälzer Residenz Weinstube | Monday to Sunday – 11 AM to 12:30 AM |
| Frank Weinbar | Monday to Saturday – 11:30 AM to 12 AM Sundays and Holidays – Closed Autumn & Winter: Sunday “Fensterln” – 12 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Schumann’s Bar am Hofgarten | Monday to Friday – 9 AM to 2 AM Saturday – Closed Sunday – 5 PM to 2 AM |
Münchner Residenz Customer Service Hours
To book a guide for your tour or if you have any queries, you can contact them via phone at +49 89 29067-1 any day during the operating hours. The customer care hours are the same as the Munich Residenz opening hours mentioned below.
- 23 March-20 October: 9 AM -6 pm
- 21 October-22 March: 10 am-5 pm
What is the Best Time to Visit Munich Residenz?
Munich Residenz is open daily for visitors. But if you don’t want to miss the Fountain Machinery and for a good Court Garden view, it is best to visit during Summer. Also, there will be extended hours in Summer rather than in Winter. You can also catch the events, which often take place at different Munich Residenz halls.
All the timings related to Münchner Residenz are provided here according to the official portal, www.residenz-muenchen.de. Still, we recommend you check the timings on the official website before visiting. You can also get information about events and their timings on their portal.
FAQs
Residenz Munich is open from 9 AM to 6 PM (from 23 March-20 October) and the last entry will be at 5 PM. During the Winter months, it is open from 10 AM to 5 PM (from 21 October-22 March) and the last entry is at 4 PM. To not miss anything, better visit
It takes at least 2 to 3 hours, depending on your interest and the time you want to spend at Residenz Munich. Though the last entry is one hour before the closing time, it is recommended to visit at least 2 hours before to cover all the rooms, which are more than 150.
Yes, Munich Residenz is open even on Sundays and operates with its regular timings.
On Saturdays, Munich Residenz is open from 9 AM to 6 PM (Summer) / 10 AM to 5 PM (Winter).
Munich Residenz remains closed on a few holidays – New Year’s Day, Shrove Tuesday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve. On the remaining public holidays it is open as usual.