Deutsches MuseumvsPinakothek der Moderne
Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Deutsches Museum ranks significantly better than Pinakothek der Moderne. Deutsches Museum comes in at 96 with praise from 6 publications such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Let's Go.
Deutsches Museum
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Museumsinsel 1, 80538 Munich, Bavaria
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Fodor's "Aircraft, vehicles, cutting-edge technology, historic machinery, and even a mine fill a monumental building on an island in the Isar River." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"A visit to the Deutsches Museum might just show you that physics and engineering are more fun than you thought." Full review
Afar Magazine "My whole family had so much fun in this museum we could easily have spent the entire day here." Full review
Let's Go "An hour or so in the Deutsches Museum will teach you more than all your introductory science classes combined." Full review
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Before you think you’ve had enough knowledge for the day, be sure to check out the claustrophobic mining exhibit, which is appropriately situated in the basement.
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"One of the largest science and technology museums in the world - traces the development of science and technology to the present day." Full review
Frommer's "Located on the Museumsinsel, an island in the Isar River, this is the largest science and technology museum in the world and one of the most popular attractions in Germany" Full review
Pinakothek der Moderne Fodor's
Concierge Lonely Planet Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
Atlas Obscura Frommer's
Barer Strasse 40, D-80333 Munich, Bavaria
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Fodor's "Opened to much fanfare in 2002, this fascinating, light-filled building is home to four outstanding museums under one cupola-topped roof: art, graphic art, architecture, and design." Full review
Concierge "There are sections on art, design, architecture, and graphic art, including works by Picasso, Magritte, and Max Beckmann. Closed Mondays."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The spectacular four-storey interior centres on a vast eye-like dome, which spreads soft natural light throughout blanched white galleries." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Pinakothek Museums range from the antique to the new and cutting edge." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Located in Munich's city center, the Pinakothek der Moderne is the destination for viewing modern art, specifically collections of modernism since 1900." Full review
Atlas Obscura "One of the most easily accessible examples of the rare 1960s UFO houses. " Full review
Frommer's "In 2002, one of the world's largest museums devoted to the visual arts of the 19th and 20th centuries opened in Munich, just minutes from the Alte and Neue Pinakothek." Full review
