Geologisches Museum München

Free-entry showcase of Bavaria's State Palaeontology Collection in Munich's Maxvorstadt — dinosaurs, minerals, and Solnhofen fossils on display.

The Geologisches Museum München in the Maxvorstadt district is the publicly accessible showcase of the Bavarian State Collection for Palaeontology and Geology — one of the most significant geoscientific collections in Germany. The permanent exhibition displays minerals, rocks, and fossils from Bavaria and around the world, including impressive dinosaur finds from the Jurassic period. The museum is particularly renowned for its ichthyosaur skeletons and fossils from the Solnhofen limestone, one of the world's most important fossil sites. Admission is free, making it a genuine insider tip for curious visitors of all ages. The museum is located in the Maxvorstadt museum district, easily walkable from the Pinakothek galleries.