Museum of the Bavarian Kings
Museum of the Bavarian Kings
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Karen M
Kirkwall, UK1,211 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Booked a ticket as part of viewing the nearby castles. You get an audio guide to help with the item description, however there was some English details on the pieces. Museum has a variety of theme rooms giving the history of Bavarian kings. Well laid out & pleasant to walk around.
Written July 28, 2022
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Lisa F
Boston121 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
The Audio guide that we were given without ticket was not working for 75% of the exhibits. This meant no explanation for each exhibit. This was happening to numerous people who bought tickets. When we asked the guy working at the museum reception to help us, he barley spoke English, was unclear, rude and dismissive. Terrible customer service for an international tourist museum/destination!
Written June 23, 2024
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mustangg2014
North Parkersburg, WV95 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is the worst museum I have ever stepped foot in. Do not waste your money on going upstairs. Just use the free bathrooms downstairs and leave.
Written May 12, 2018
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kammieorama
Bengaluru, India55 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
Not worth going inside as you can see these online and the entry is too much too less things to see.
Written September 12, 2015
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hu10
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK301 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Visited this site to enjoy all the amazing collections of the Bavarian royal house. It looks newly developed judging by the state-of-the-art way the collections are exhibited. We bought a three in one ticket and so we visited between Hohenschangau and Neuschwanstein castles. Since we walked between both sites this left no time to fully do justice to the museum. But if you are in Fuessen for longer than a day (we arrived at 9.45 am and left at 6pm) then this is a must see. Be warned you need to put luggage in a (free) locker. The best part of the exhibition, not covered elsewhere, was what happened to the Bavarian royal family after 1918. This was by far the most interesting as they quietly opposed Hitler. Annoyingly we only found out on exiting the museum that we could not re-visit using our all-in-one ticket. So if you are visiting then pop in here after Neuschwanstein. For those thinking two hours between both castles is enough time to pop in this site then think again - as we had to - because the walkways take longer than you think even if you are quick on your feet.
Written June 25, 2015
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morganlily
Saint Louis, MO553 contributions
May 2015 • Friends
Small museum filled with info and portraits of the Wittlesbachs. It’s a pretty dry museum, and majorly overpriced (9.5E). I would only recommend going if you are very interested in the history of the Bavarian kings. The only memorable part for me was the display of a cape worn by Ludwig II. (it took us MAYBE 15 minutes to walk through the museum)
The restaurant is in a great location, looking out over the lake, but its pricey! We chose instead to eat at a beer garden at one of the hotels (example of price: sausage plate at museum restaurant 30E, same meal at beer garden 12E).
The restaurant is in a great location, looking out over the lake, but its pricey! We chose instead to eat at a beer garden at one of the hotels (example of price: sausage plate at museum restaurant 30E, same meal at beer garden 12E).
Written June 8, 2015
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Wasim B
Dubai, United Arab Emirates332 contributions
Aug 2017
I noticed that most people focus only on Neuschwanstein castle and they pay little attention to the Museum. If you really wish to properly understand the Bavarian history, I strongly recommend that you get the combo ticket to visit the two castles as well as the Museum.
You can buy the tickets online, book your tours or do it on the ground once you are in the area. It is quite easy to find. However you should arrive early to make sure that do all visits in a relatively reasonable time.
Cameras, water and back bags are not allowed inside the Museum. Lockers are available for 2 euros, that you can take back once the visit is done.
Make sure that you spend at least an hour to fully understand the story then head to Hohenschwangau Castle (20 minute walk from the Museum) then the main Castle. Very enjoyable and great experience.
You can buy the tickets online, book your tours or do it on the ground once you are in the area. It is quite easy to find. However you should arrive early to make sure that do all visits in a relatively reasonable time.
Cameras, water and back bags are not allowed inside the Museum. Lockers are available for 2 euros, that you can take back once the visit is done.
Make sure that you spend at least an hour to fully understand the story then head to Hohenschwangau Castle (20 minute walk from the Museum) then the main Castle. Very enjoyable and great experience.
Written August 19, 2017
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SaschaRai
Eichstätt, Bayern, Germany1,186 contributions
Aug 2016 • Solo
This little Museum features the History of the Wittelsbach Family, who were the Monarchs of Bavaria.
You have to buy a ticket, which you can get either at the Ticket Center where it is often sold in one of the Combo-Tickets along with Tours to the Castles.
But, if you only want to do the Museum, unlike the two Castles, it's also possible to buy the Ticket directly at the Museum entrance.
Beware that the Museum closes pretty early (1700h) and to take that into account when planning your other visits in Town.
I visited relatively late, about an hour before closing time, and the Museum was pretty empty by then.
You get an Audio-Guide at the entrance, which the Staff Members set into the desired language (among those available) and then you scan your ticket and in you go to explore at your own pace.
Various Exhibits feature numbers and then you just punch in that number into the Audio-Guide and you get the corresponding explanation.
The Audio-Guide itself looks a bit like a Candybar Cellphone from the late 1990s to early 2000s, with a monochrome display and numberpad, in a dashing red color.
It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and I suppose if you have a pair of headphones with you then it would be much more comfortable listening to the explanations than constantly holding the phone - ehm, I mean Audio-Guide to your ear. Unfortunately for me, I didn't have any wired headphones with me.
On the other hand, I suppose they could just make the Audio-Guide available for download to one's own Smartphone, and then one could just use that along with bluetooth headset (or whichever headset one normally uses).
The technology exists, let it be your friend dear Museum Curators! In the long run, those downloadable files would come cheaper than having to maintain all those devices yourselves.
But, back to the Museum itself.
The Halls have an airy contemporary feel to them, not those of some old stuffy museum. Lots of light and even some airconditioning which was much appreciated on the hot day that I was there (Monday Aug. 8th)
Many exhibits about the Wittelsbach family, how they went from Dukes to Kings, and a lot on Ludwig II, his father, and his successors.
I suppose if one were to listen to the explanations of every single available Exhibit, then one could spend the better part of the day here. I only listened to those that were the most interesting to me at that time. Though I was also a bit tired from having already visited the 2 Castles, and walked around in the heat.
One aspect that I found most fascinating was the Wittelsbach Family's (mis)fortunes during WWII, after the Monarchy had already been abolished in 1918.
The Wittelsbach held strong Anti-Nazi opinions, and many Members of the Family were interred in various Detention Camps for the duration of the War. Didn't know that before.
Around Town there are various billboards advertising the Museum with Portraits of the Wittelsbacher on them. They recite in big letters "Do you know me?" (in German) and then in a smaller font the name of the Person.
When I saw those of Prince-Regent Luitpold and his son Ludwig III, my first reaction was: "That's Anthony Hopkins!". I don't know Mr. Hopkins family tree, but he looks exactly like them.
All in all there is some fascinating history to be found in this Museum, and when visiting the Castles it is included in the Combo-Tickets. So if you have the time and want to learn more about the Royal Family then it's absolutely a good place to visit.
But, if you don't have the time or will to visit it, it's also not a big loss.
If you do go, consider bringing some headphones with a 3.5mm connector (mostly any that fit into your typical phone) to listen to the explanations comfortably and clearly.
I have now visited it once, but I don't feel a huge pull for a repeat performance.
You have to buy a ticket, which you can get either at the Ticket Center where it is often sold in one of the Combo-Tickets along with Tours to the Castles.
But, if you only want to do the Museum, unlike the two Castles, it's also possible to buy the Ticket directly at the Museum entrance.
Beware that the Museum closes pretty early (1700h) and to take that into account when planning your other visits in Town.
I visited relatively late, about an hour before closing time, and the Museum was pretty empty by then.
You get an Audio-Guide at the entrance, which the Staff Members set into the desired language (among those available) and then you scan your ticket and in you go to explore at your own pace.
Various Exhibits feature numbers and then you just punch in that number into the Audio-Guide and you get the corresponding explanation.
The Audio-Guide itself looks a bit like a Candybar Cellphone from the late 1990s to early 2000s, with a monochrome display and numberpad, in a dashing red color.
It also features a 3.5mm audio jack and I suppose if you have a pair of headphones with you then it would be much more comfortable listening to the explanations than constantly holding the phone - ehm, I mean Audio-Guide to your ear. Unfortunately for me, I didn't have any wired headphones with me.
On the other hand, I suppose they could just make the Audio-Guide available for download to one's own Smartphone, and then one could just use that along with bluetooth headset (or whichever headset one normally uses).
The technology exists, let it be your friend dear Museum Curators! In the long run, those downloadable files would come cheaper than having to maintain all those devices yourselves.
But, back to the Museum itself.
The Halls have an airy contemporary feel to them, not those of some old stuffy museum. Lots of light and even some airconditioning which was much appreciated on the hot day that I was there (Monday Aug. 8th)
Many exhibits about the Wittelsbach family, how they went from Dukes to Kings, and a lot on Ludwig II, his father, and his successors.
I suppose if one were to listen to the explanations of every single available Exhibit, then one could spend the better part of the day here. I only listened to those that were the most interesting to me at that time. Though I was also a bit tired from having already visited the 2 Castles, and walked around in the heat.
One aspect that I found most fascinating was the Wittelsbach Family's (mis)fortunes during WWII, after the Monarchy had already been abolished in 1918.
The Wittelsbach held strong Anti-Nazi opinions, and many Members of the Family were interred in various Detention Camps for the duration of the War. Didn't know that before.
Around Town there are various billboards advertising the Museum with Portraits of the Wittelsbacher on them. They recite in big letters "Do you know me?" (in German) and then in a smaller font the name of the Person.
When I saw those of Prince-Regent Luitpold and his son Ludwig III, my first reaction was: "That's Anthony Hopkins!". I don't know Mr. Hopkins family tree, but he looks exactly like them.
All in all there is some fascinating history to be found in this Museum, and when visiting the Castles it is included in the Combo-Tickets. So if you have the time and want to learn more about the Royal Family then it's absolutely a good place to visit.
But, if you don't have the time or will to visit it, it's also not a big loss.
If you do go, consider bringing some headphones with a 3.5mm connector (mostly any that fit into your typical phone) to listen to the explanations comfortably and clearly.
I have now visited it once, but I don't feel a huge pull for a repeat performance.
Written September 18, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Conor O
Kolwezi, Democratic Republic of the Congo75 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We were in two minds as to whether we should visit here or not.
Boy are we glad that we did.
The Museum is worth a visit. Entry comes as part of the two castles package when you book online.
There is an audio guide around the Museum with lots of stunning displays and exhibits to read.
I would recommend this museum as a must see if your coming to Neuschwanstein.
Boy are we glad that we did.
The Museum is worth a visit. Entry comes as part of the two castles package when you book online.
There is an audio guide around the Museum with lots of stunning displays and exhibits to read.
I would recommend this museum as a must see if your coming to Neuschwanstein.
Written July 24, 2016
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Joanna C
31 contributions
Dec 2015
We only came here because all the tickets for the two castles were sold out. The exhibits are not bad, but not a lot of content for the price of the entrance fees. Lake outside the museum was beautiful though.
Written December 29, 2015
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I have bought a online ticket to just Neuschwanstein Castle as I am not sure if I can get more time and energy to visit the other castle. But if time permits, Can I buy museum ticket separately as a walk-in customer? If yes, does not mean I have to stand again in same queue as for Castle ticket or is there a separate ticket counter for Museum with short queue? Thanks in advance.
Written May 25, 2019
Yes, that is what we did as well.
Written May 25, 2019
We went there in Sept and we popped in for an hour before our tours - say 10-11am and then went back there after from, say, 4-5pm. Just need to allow time to walk to the furthest castle. You can get a horse and cart but it's not much quicker than walking. You really need a full day here to do the 2 castles and the museum without rushing. Parking is well organised. Book your castle tour times and go from there
Written February 4, 2018
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