Art hire in the Artothek

In the Artothek you can borrow works of art by Munich artists for private homes and offices.

Course description

Borrowing works of art works in a similar way to libraries: you choose a loan period of one, two or four months. Two renewals are possible, the maximum loan period is one year.

Please note: Loans, renewals and returns are only possible in person at the Artothek - not by telephone or online.

Prerequisites

You can use the art hire service if you live in the Munich area and are at least 14 years old.

The Munich area includes: the City of Munich and the districts of Dachau, Ebersberg, Erding, Freising, Fürstenfeldbruck, Landsberg am Lech, Munich and Starnberg.

Required documents

You will need a valid identity card to register. You will receive your hire card directly on site.

Duration and costs

Fees and charges

Loan fees per month per artwork

  • 3 euros for private use
  • 7 euros for commercial use
  • €1.50 reduced fee

Late return fees per (opening) day per artwork

  • €0.50 for private and reduced-rate use
  • 1 euro for commercial use

Art library membership card per year

  • €5 standard rate
  • €2.50 reduced rate
  • Free for young people up to the age of 18

Charges for reminder procedures

  • 2 euros for the first reminder (reminder letter)
  • 5 euros for the second reminder (reminder letter)

We ask that you pay by Girocard (EC card). Credit cards and cash are also accepted.

Contact Us

Kulturreferat
Artothek & Bildersaal
Landeshauptstadt München

Phone number

Contact address

Burgstraße 4
80331 München

Availability

  • Not available:Barrier-free access
  • Not available:Parking for disabled people

There are accessible car parks on Burgstraße. The Artothek is accessible via a mobile ramp through the main entrance at Burgstraße 4, subject to prior booking. Please email us in advance or call us during our opening hours before your visit. Assistance dogs are permitted.