König Ludwig II.-Museum
Museum in the south wing of Herrenchiemsee New Palace with portraits, state furniture and models of the life and building projects of King Ludwig II.
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About the museum
The King Ludwig II Museum opened in 1987 in the New Palace on Herreninsel. It occupies twelve modern rooms on the ground floor of the south wing and traces the stations of the Bavarian king's life, from his birth to his early, tragic death.
On display are painted portraits, busts, historical photographs and original state robes. A separate section is devoted to Ludwig's role as patron of the composer Richard Wagner, with portraits, documents, and theater and stage set models.
The royal castles Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee are documented, as are the king's other building projects. Highlights include state furniture from the destroyed royal apartments of the Munich Residenz and from the first bedroom of Linderhof Palace, as well as decorative art objects commissioned by the court.
Highlights
- Twelve rooms on the life and death of Ludwig II
- Original state robes and portraits
- Wagner section with stage set models
- Documentation of Neuschwanstein, Linderhof and Herrenchiemsee
- State furniture from the Munich Residenz and Linderhof Palace
Permanent exhibition
- König Ludwig II.-Museum – Stages of Ludwig II's life, his support of Wagner and his building projects, with portraits, state robes, models and state furniture.
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Bayerische Schlösserverwaltung
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €5with proof |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people up to their 18th birthday free |
| Students & apprentices | –Students over 18 from general and vocational schools admitted free with a student ID |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Groups of 15 or more can make reservations. |
| Island combined ticket (New Palace with guided tour, King Ludwig II Museum, Augustinian Canons' Monastery) | €14reduced €13 |
Single ticket €6, reduced €5. Reductions only with the original proof of eligibility. The boat trip is not included. Tickets are available online in the ticket shop and at the box office at the landing stage, where only a limited number are available each day.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
Several paths to Herreninsel are signposted; the walk from the visitor center to the New Palace takes about 20 minutes. Wheelchairs can be borrowed on site. Chiemsee boats have mobile ramps, and disabled parking spaces are available at most landing stages. Tactile model of the island in the forecourt of the visitor center; no guidance system for the blind. Large groups are asked to register.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 40 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 17 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Baby changing facilities
Interactive children's tours of the New Palace for children aged 5 to 12 on weekends, public holidays and during school holidays (only with an accompanying adult; tickets in the ticket shop). Baby changing table in the restroom for all visitors in the visitor center.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Anlegestelle Prien/Stock · 30-min walk
Train to Prien am Chiemsee (about one hour from Munich); in summer, continue on the Chiemsee railway to the Prien/Stock landing stage, then by boat to Herreninsel.
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking in Prien am Chiemsee (signposted Chiemsee or Königsschloss).
- Accessible parking
By car via the A8, exit Bernau, to Prien am Chiemsee. Boats from Prien/Stock run regularly to Herreninsel (crossing about 20 minutes, not included in museum admission). The walk from Prien station to the landing stage takes about 30 minutes.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
Castle café in the New Palace and castle restaurant in the Augustinian Canons' Monastery; museum shop and kiosk in the visitor information center.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | no |
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| Good to know | The museum can be visited without a guided tour; the state rooms of the New Palace are only accessible on a guided tour (about 40 minutes). There is an induction loop at the museum's ticket desk. |
