The theater, which today bears the name of its architect, François Cuvilliés, was built next to the Residenz and saw numerous magnificent productions, including the premiere of Mozart's "Idomeneo."

On March 18, 1944, however, the theater building was completely destroyed. Only the carved and painted wooden seats of the auditorium survived, as they had been moved to a warehouse in 1943.

In 1958, after extensive restoration work, these seats were installed in the so-called Apothekenstock (Apothecary Floor) of the Munich Residenz, and the old theater was rebuilt in this new location.

The new theater building is accessible from the Brunnenhof of the Residenz.

The auditorium of the theater, rebuilt in white, red, and gold in the mid-18th century, with its exuberant figurative and ornamental decoration in the "rocaille style," is considered a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo and one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe.

Opening

From April 1st to July 31st and from September 16th to October 19th: Monday to Saturday, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Sundays and holidays, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM).

From August 1st to September 15th: Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last entry at 5:00 PM).

From October 20th to March 31st: Monday to Saturday, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM; Sundays and holidays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).

Closed: January 1st, Carnival Tuesday, December 24th, 25th and 31st.

Entrance through the passage between Brunnenhof and Apothekenhof.