Deutsches Jagd- und Fischereimuseum

Current exhibitions

About the museum

The idea of a German hunting museum emerged around 1900 but was long stalled by disputes over its profile, sponsorship and funding. Only under the Nazi regime was the project realized: in 1934 the well-known antler collection of Count Arco was acquired in Munich and the Deutsches Jagdmuseum association was founded, with numerous Nazi officials on its boards. On October 16, 1938, the museum opened with great propagandistic fanfare in the north wing of Nymphenburg Palace.

After the war, Mayor Thomas Wimmer revived the association in 1949 and in 1960 achieved its conversion into the Stiftung Deutsches Jagdmuseum (foundation). Today its founders are the Free State of Bavaria, the City of Munich, the Deutscher Jagdverband (German Hunting Association), the Bayerischer Jagdverband and the Landesfischereiverband Bayern. On St. Hubert's Day, November 3, 1966, the museum reopened in the Augustinerkirche on Neuhauser Straße, which had been deconsecrated in 1803.

In 1982 the first department on freshwater fishing in the German-speaking world was added, and the museum has borne its current name ever since. On around 3,000 square meters it displays nearly 1,000 taxidermy specimens, artfully decorated hunting weapons, paintings, prints, glass and porcelain with hunting motifs. The museum has commissioned scholarly research into its founding history in the Nazi era and plans to present it critically in the exhibition in the future.

Highlights

• The former Augustinerkirche as exhibition space
• Around 1,000 specimens of native fish, birds and mammals
• Forest trail through habitats from the Alps to the water's edge
• Recreated river with live fish
• Splendid hunting weapons and hunting art in the White Hall (Weißer Saal)
• Hands-on petting corner

Permanent exhibitions

• Jagd – Cultural history of hunting with weapons, art and trophies, plus a forest trail through native habitats.
• Fischerei – Wasserwelten – Department on freshwater fishing with fish specimens and a recreated river with live fish.

Founded

1938

Operated by

Stiftung Deutsches Jagdmuseum

Admission & discounts

Cash only. Annual passes available on request. The website does not specify who qualifies for the reduced price.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum, not accessible; the departments can only be reached via steps. A tactile tour with a “Blinden-Rucksack” (backpack for blind visitors) can be booked for visually impaired guests; animals allowed on a leash.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Stroller-friendly: not available

Bookable children's tours (e.g. baby animals, tracking, night stalk with flashlight, drawing tour for elementary school children) and a petting corner with furs and antlers. iPad rally with augmented reality for families (up to three children per iPad) through the museum and the old town, bookable via Munich-Secrets. Strollers should be left in the foyer if possible; when it is very busy, they are not allowed in the exhibition rooms.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Coat check
• Lockers

Coat check and lockers in the foyer.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

The White Hall and apse of the former church are available for corporate and Christmas parties, award ceremonies, club celebrations and ceremonies; separate catering room, free choice of caterer.

Plan your visit