Summer festival in the National Museum: Art, Dance and Tradition in Munich!

Summer festival in the National Museum: Art, Dance and Tradition in Munich!

Prinzregentenstr. 3, 80538 München, Deutschland - Summer is just around the corner, and with it the long -awaited summer festival of the Bavarian National Museum on Sunday, July 13, 2025. From 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the idyllic courtyard of the museum at Prinzregentenstraße 3 becomes again to the scene for art, culture and culinary delights. This year the festival has several anniversaries to celebrate: The opening of the majestic building complex for the 125th time and the museum itself can look back on an impressive 170 years.

Admission to this lively festival is free and promises a varied program. Visitors: Inside, a variety of handicrafts experiences can look forward to. Porcelain painters, wood and stone sculptors, glass engravings and goldsmiths will be represented among the talented craftsmen. The municipal vocational school for construction and handicrafts will also be on site with its students to show their skills. A colorful supporting program with live music, dance performances and gastronomic offers ensures a festive atmosphere.

upcycling and sustainability in the handicraft

A special highlight of the summer festival is the collaboration with the porcelain manufactory Nymphenburg , which presents its initiative "Generation T". Under the direction of designer Hella Jongerius, unmodernous porcelain objects will shine in new splendor. This Upcycling-Kollection brings forgotten dishes back to life and sharpens awareness of sustainable table culture. Visitors can bring old Nymphenburg pieces to the manufactory to have them upgraded in new designs.

The manufactory also follows a sustainable approach with this project and relies on the use of high -quality materials and traditional craft techniques. The overpainting takes place exclusively by hand and requires a lot of experience - no piece is like the other. Prices from 120 euros are due for the overpainting, but each piece becomes unique.

hands -on activities for the whole family

The summer festival not only offers an insight into the handicrafts, but also invites families to become active themselves. hands -on stations enable young and old to try new things. Whether writing with goose spring and soot ink, painting your own porcelain cups or trying musical instruments - the ideas for creative development are diverse. For some activities, material money is collected, but the focus is on the joy of creating.

The management offers are also an important part of the program: In addition to classic tours that provide insights into the museum's collections, participatory tours are also offered. Here visitors can bring their own metal objects inside and be inspired by the experts.

tradition meets innovation

The increasing focus on sustainability in the handicraft is not only visible as part of the summer festival. More and more artists and craftsmen are relying on environmentally friendly materials and proven techniques that at the same time preserve the cultural heritage. The use of renewable raw materials, recycling materials and regional resources is becoming increasingly important, as in a current contribution about importance of sustainability in handicrafts is.

Let yourself be infected by the creative diversity and the joy of the craft and enjoy a wonderful day in the Bavarian National Museum!