Damien Hirst
- The Weight of Things
A major survey exhibition of some of Damien Hirst’s most iconic works, the first to be presented in Germany, will open at the Museum of Urban and Contemporary Art (MUCA) on 26 October 2023.
Here you can find photos and information about our past exhibitions.
We believe that art has the potential to change perceptions of the world. Our aim is to create spaces for a young and ephemeral art form, where street and urban art is in dialogue with other genres of contemporary art, cross-fertilising and leading to new insights.
As a meeting place for urban and contemporary art, the MUCA impresses with its high-calibre exhibition programme. On several "art experience levels", the MUCA not only presents the works of renowned, internationally acclaimed artists, we are also keen to offer a platform for experimental formats and interesting positions.
The MUCA does not only see itself as inserting urban art into the contemporary art discourse and musealising a young art form. Special attention is paid to art education. The exhibitions are accompanied by an extensive programme of talks with artists and experts, readings and guided tours.
In the heart of Munich's beautiful old town, just a stone's throw away from Marienplatz, the first Museum of Urban Art in Germany is located in a former substation of the public utility company on a total area of approx. 2,000 sqm.
The façade of the MUCA was designed by the renowned street artist Stohead and thus became an art object in itself. The museum visitor enters the building through a calligraphically designed "shell". With this, the MUCA wants to create a connecting element between the interior and exterior space. This connection is important to us because it should convey to the visitor upon arrival that street art as an art form needs public space as a space for discussion and that the interior space represents a kind of protective and experimental zone.
Adults: 12 €
Reduced: 9 €
(Applies to pupils, students, trainees, pensioners, the unemployed and visitors with a degree of disability of 50 per cent or more).
Children: 0 €
Admission is free for children under 12.
Please note: The Damien Hirst exhibition "The Weight of Things" is recommended for ages 12 and up.
Tickets can be purchased on site or in our online shop.
The MUCA is located in the heart of Munich, within walking distance of Marienplatz (6 min.), Stachus (8 min.) and Sendlinger Tor (6 min.).
The best way to reach the museum is by public transport.
S1/S2/S3/S4/S6/S7/S8: Marienplatz or Stachus stop
Lines 16, 17, 18, 19, 27, 28: Stop Sendlinger Tor
Please note that the MUCA is accessible via a ramp for people with walking disabilities/who use wheelchairs. However, the building is Not fully barrier-free. Please contact us before your planned visit to discuss individual requirements.
The in-house Restaurant Mural is a gastronomic hotspot in the middle of Munich's old town. The restaurant offers special treats in a relaxed atmosphere. The fine-dining concept in the evening impresses with sophisticated menus with a regional-creative focus, Awarded one Michelin star and 15 Gault & Millau points.
From 12 to 4 pm, the Mural offers small dishes.
Always 1st Sunday of the month the Reastaurant team will spoil you with a à la carte brunch with everything from scrambled eggs to truffles,
from sandwiches to granola and champagne specials.
The team around Chef Joshua Leise places special emphasis on getting the most out of simple, carefully selected products. Working with small, regional producers and constantly searching for the best seasonal produce, the kitchen team serves contemporary dishes of the highest standard.
Every 1st Sunday of the month it opens its doors for brunch from 11 am.
The Mural Restaurant is open from 18:45 from Tuesday to Saturday. So that our kitchen team can guide you comfortably through the evening, the latest reservation is possible at 19:30.
At the MUCA, excellent cuisine meets the highest art. Visit the current exhibition or arrange an exclusive guided tour of the museum for your group (min. 10 people) before continuing the evening with a course meal in the restaurant.
Tel: +49 (0)89 230 231 86
Email: contact@mural.restaurant
Web: www.muralrestaurant.de