Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry

The Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry is a research facility located in the Schwabing-West district that focuses on brain science and mental health conditions. The building contains laboratories, clinical departments, and offices where scientists investigate neurological and psychiatric questions.

The institute was founded in 1917 and developed into a center for researching mental illness and brain function. Over the decades, it contributed to major advances in modern psychiatry and neuroscience.

The institute maintains a collection of scientific documents and psychiatric research materials that reflect the evolution of mental health studies in Germany.

Visits are generally possible for registered guests and on special days since this is an active research facility. For information about visiting hours or guided tours, contact the institute directly in advance.

The institute combines neurobiological research with clinical care, enabling direct application of scientific findings to patient treatment methods.

Location: Munich

Inception: February 13, 1917

Address: Kraepelinstraße 2

Website: http://mpipsykl.mpg.de

GPS coordinates: 48.17365,11.57511

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47