When does the family tour at the Residence Museum take place?

The tour takes place on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 2:30 to about 4:00 PM.

How long does the tour last?

The family tour lasts about 90 minutes.

What age is the event suitable for?

The tour is aimed at children aged 6 to 10.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is the entrance hall of the Residence Museum at Residenzstraße 1 in Munich.

What is the cost of participation?

The participant ticket costs 3 euros per child. An adult companion also requires an admission ticket for the Residence Museum.

Are children allowed to try out instruments themselves?

Yes, as part of the tour, children are allowed to try out some of the historical instruments.

Family Tour Residence Museum Munich 2026

Name: Residence Week 2026: Family Tour at the Residence Museum
Start: 2026-10-23T14:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-23T16:00:00+02:00
Location: Residenzmuseum

Listen, who is making music there? A musical discovery tour through the Munich Residence

During the family tour as part of Residence Week 2026, children aged 6 to 10 will discover historical instruments from the Baroque period. At the Residence Museum, court music history comes to life: The young participants learn which instruments were played at the court in the past, how they worked, and what role music played in courtly everyday life.

Experience historical instruments up close

The tour combines cultural education with immediate discovery experiences. Under the guidance of Ute Völcker, the children will get to know selected historical instruments and receive vivid insights into their construction and sound world. Some instruments can even be tried out – history is not only told but also experienced sensually.

Residence Museum as a backdrop for local history

The museum tour takes you right into the cultural heritage of the Munich Residence. Amidst historic rooms and courtly atmosphere, a child-friendly access to local history, the music practices of past centuries, and life at the Bavarian court is created. The family tour is aimed at children aged 6 to 10 years; an adult companion is required.

Family program of Residence Week 2026

The 90-minute tour starts on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 2:30 PM in the entrance hall of the Residence Museum and ends around 4:00 PM. The participant ticket costs 3 euros per child. Accompanying persons require an additional admission ticket for the Residence Museum. The event is held in cooperation with the Bavarian Palace Administration.

Conclusion: Music history to take part in

The family tour offers a cultural enrichment for children and adults: historical instruments, court music, and the magnificent Munich Residence come together for an entertaining museum experience. Those who enjoy discovering history, trying it out, and experiencing it with all their senses will find here a special program point for the whole family.