In addition to the wonderful skiing opportunities that are available in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, the city is proud of a number of museums that grace the town.  Specifically, the three museums display exhibits of this culturally rich community. They include the Richard Strauss Institute, the Werdenfels Museum and the Aschenbrenner Museum.

The Richard Strauss Museum

The Richard Strauss Museum is a memorial honoring a native son of Garmisch.  This tribute reflects his artistry and compositions and stand in tribute to his accomplishments and gifts to Germany and the world. This memorial, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1999, houses various documents, multimedia presentations, musical exhibitions and a multimedia library that honors the work and artistry of Richard Strauss.

Werdenfels Museum

Another significant museum is the Werdenfels Museum. This museum had its auspicious beginnings in 1895 and includes an original collection showing the culture and history of Werdenfels' geographic area. Unique exhibits include one that is dedicated to the traditions of carnivals in the area. As part of that collection a number of unique carnival masks are on display.

Aschenbrenner Museum

Another unique museum is the Aschenbrenner Museum, a two-story building that houses a different and unique aspect of this geographic area. Specifically, one of the exhibits is a doll collection of both German and French culture.  These dolls date back to the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Another exhibit hall displays a number of nativity scenes that were created by a local artist.