Leuchtenberg Gallery

The Leuchtenberg Gallery was an art museum housed on the first floor of Munich's largest palace, displaying European paintings and sculptures. The exhibition space was arranged to showcase a diverse collection of artworks spanning different styles and periods.

The museum was founded in 1817 when Eugène de Beauharnais established his art collection in the newly built Palais Leuchtenberg. The gallery operated until 1852, after which the building was converted to government use.

The collection displayed works by renowned European painters and reflected the refined tastes of its aristocratic owners. Visitors could see how wealthy patrons of that era chose to display and appreciate fine art in their homes.

While the building no longer functions as a museum, its elegant exterior with characteristic architecture is visible from Odeonsplatz. You can admire the facade from outside and photograph the historic structure, though the interior is not open to the public.

A significant portion of the original collection was moved to Saint Petersburg, where it was housed in the Mariinsky Palace collection. These artworks later dispersed during the Russian Revolution, scattering across various institutions and private collections worldwide.