Munich boasts a wide array of museums for every interest. If you can’t make a visit to the destination during Oktoberfest, stop at the Beer and Oktoberfest Museum instead. Learn about the history of beer in the region, German purity laws and the start of Oktoberfest as a national wedding celebration. The museum is located inside Munich’s oldest townhouse, preserved from the 1300s. For travelers with a passion for art, there’s Alte Pinakothek. It houses one of the most impressive and oldest collections of art in the world, with more than 800 pieces from the Middle Ages forward. Nearby, the Pinakothek der Moderne is the largest modern art museum in the country. One of the most extensive museums with a science and technology focus is also in Munich. The Deutsches Museum, established in 1903, offers exhibits and educational opportunities regarding natural sciences, transportation, the environment and more. It receives about 1.3 million visitors each year and you’ll want to join them. The Jewish Museum Munich displays the city’s Jewish heritage and culture, with a respectful nod to the events of the Holocaust. Permanent exhibits place a large focus on aspects of the Jewish religion and cultural identity. Lastly, automobile enthusiasts will love the BMW Welt, Museum and Plant. Discover German engineering and the iconic company’s past, present and future, and follow the early life of your favorite BMW Group brands from assembly to showroom. See all the museums and sites of Munich with a trip to the beautiful destination, courtesy of Munich Airport, Munich Tourism and American Airlines. Enter to win a trip for two at www.globaltravelerusa.com/munichcontest.