Under the overall concept of “homeland”, the Sudeten German Museum focuses on the life of the Germans in Bohemia, Moravia and Sudeten Silesia – what is today’s Czech Republic. The exhibition begins with the section on “Homeland!”, which describes the landscape and its inhabitants in the cultural, religious and economic context before 1945. Under the heading “The End of the Accepted Order”, it examines the political and social developments of the 19th century up to the catastrophe of World War II and the expulsions in the 20th century. “Homeland?” – now with a question mark – depicts the difficult new beginning and the integration of the Sudeten Germans in the West.
For centuries, the homeland of the Sudeten Germans in Bohemia, Moravia and Sudeten Silesia was shaped by the coexistence of three peoples – the Germans, the Czechs and the Jews. The Sudeten German Museum takes a look at this common homeland in all its facets, from which emerges the picture of a model cultural landscape of pan-European significance.
The Sudeten German Museum presents established facts in a lively and easy-to-understand way. Owing to its modern design, which incorporates the use of media, and its architecturally outstanding building, the museum leaves its mark far beyond the Bavarian state capital of Munich.
Learn about the life of the Sudeten Germans from our fascinating exhibits and modern multimedia stations. Further information
Temporary exhibitions are regularly held at the Alfred Kubin Gallery of the Sudeten German House (click here for details).
Sudeten German Dialogues: Ethnic Minorities and Ethnic Groups in Europe in Dialogue: 2th to 3rd of December 2022
Other events
For groups, families, schools and, on request, individual visitors.
Please register
here.
Exciting themes and programmes for school groups of all ages. Find out more!
From the comfort of your home, visit selected homeland centres in digital and three-dimensional technology.
“Sudetenklänge” accordion with carrying case, Kraslice, 1943, gift of Franziska Kraus.
In February 1946, Karl Kraus secretly carried the “Sudetenklänge” accordion from Horšovský Týn across the border into Bavaria. Such border crossings were risky, but they were the only way to save the instrument, as all Germans were required to surrender their musical instruments during the confiscations.
On 30 September, a short guided tour of our special exhibition will offer further insights into this object and its eventful history.
Tuesday–Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Last admission at 5:30 p.m.
Closed on Monday (except public holidays)
Closed on 24, 25 and 31 December, New Year’s Day and Good Friday
Adults: €5.00
Adults eligible for a reduced rate, persons with severe disabilities, young adults under 26, seniors aged 65+, groups of 15 or more and Munich Card holders: €3.50
Children, young people, students (under 26), teachers accompanying groups, journalists, members of ICOM / German Museums Association / German Association for Museum Education, holders of the Bavarian Volunteer Card, persons accompanying severely disabled visitors, teachers accompanying school classes, trainees and participants in the Federal Voluntary Service under 26: free admission
Sundays: €1.00
Annual pass: €15.00
Guided tours in German: €5.00 (minimum charge per tour: €75),
€7.00 (combined guided tour of the permanent and special exhibitions: 120 min in total, consecutively and without a break),
public, free overview tours: every Thursday at 11 a.m.; only the museum admission fee applies.
Guided tours in foreign languages: €7.00 (minimum charge per tour: €105)
Special exhibitions: free admission
Go to the online ticket shop
Sudetendeutsches Museum, Hochstraße 10, 81669 München
info@sudetendeutsches-museum.de
Telephone: +49 89 480003-37
By underground:
all S-Bahn trains on the main line (except S7) to Rosenheimer Platz, exit Gasteig/Muffathalle/Hochstraße
By tram:
tram line 25, stop Rosenheimer Platz, tram line 17, stop Am Gasteig or Deutsches Museum
By car:
paid parking available in the Gasteig and Holiday Inn/Motorama underground carparks
The museum is fully accessible. There are tactile floor markings as well as audio and touch-screen terminals. The museum texts are available both in audio and in German sign language.
The multimedia guide is available from the reception.
Small dogs in a dog stroller (available to borrow on site), as well as guide and assistance dogs, are permitted.
You can currently enjoy your visit to the Sudeten German Museum without any Covid-related restrictions.
The museum shop in the lobby offers many souvenirs of your visit: from postcards and literature on Sudeten German history or the special exhibitions, to Bohemian glass products, the famous Karlovy Vary wafers and the typical poppy seed mills. For more information, please click on the heading.