Located in the pedestrian zone of the city center of Munich, Bavaria, it is a rare institution worldwide.
During World War II, most of the objects were saved in Schloßgut Ast near Landshut, Bavaria.
The German Hunting Museum (Deutsches Jagdmuseum) was re-opened on St. Hubert's Day, 3 November 1966.
The museum exhibits about 500 wild stuffed animals,[2] including an Irish elk, a cave bear and several endemic freshwater fish.
The collection includes fishing tackle, hunting weapons (especially 15th- to 19th-century), and large sledges presenting a time span of several centuries.