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If you're a history buff, art aficionado, archaeology fiend, or dabbler in the sciences, our museum picks are perfect for a rainy day or afternoon excursion! Our selections center around notable collections of historical and cultural items. Many have excellent rotating displays in addition to exceptional permanent collections.
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Am Neumarkt, Bruhlsche Terrasse, Dresden 01067
[Closed for renovations through June 2010. New Master Gallery and sculpture collection on display at the Zwinger until then.] This former royal arsenal was converted into a museum in the late 1800s and is home to a large collection of royal art and jewel pieces. The regal items date from the 17th to the 19th centuries and represent a range of...
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Dresdner Strasse 44, Dresden
This museum served as the summer home of German musician Carl Maria Von Weber between 1818 and 1824. The museum houses paintings, documents and memories of the musician's life and craft. During summer months, concerts are featured in the museum-home's gardens, and musical and historical society meetings are held here throughout the year.
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Zwinger, Semperbau (Semper Building), Theaterplatz 1, Dresden 01069
The Old Masters art museum remains one of Dresden's most important and popular, featuring a range of European artistic movements and styles. The collection spans Italian Renaissance greats like Raphael, as well as influential 17th Century Dutch, Flemish and German artists like Rembrandt, Rubens and Dürer. This museum is a must-see.
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Lingnerplatz 1, Dresden 01069
This interesting scientific museum is dedicated to everything clean and sanitary. The museum was built between 1927 and 1930 and houses the former museum that dates from around the turn of the century. The museum shows a host of health-related exhibits and is the site of two halls that offer meetings and lectures.
Kunstgewerbemuseum Dresden (Museum of Decorative Arts)
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Schloss Pillnitz, August-Böckstiegel-Straße 2, Dresden
This city-sponsored arts and crafts museum houses an array of exhibits relating to the art and culture of Dresden. The museum was opened in 1876 and has amassed a collection totaling more than 42,000 pieces. Artistic styles represented include Middle Ages, Renaissance, baroque and classical works. The museum also holds a collection of writings...
Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Ostra-Allee and Sophienstrasse, Zwinger, Dresden
[Closed for renovations until June 2010.] This math and physics museum is housed in the renowned Zwinger and showcases an array of pieces relating to the development of the physical sciences. Items on display include a globe dating from the 13th century and a 16th-century planetary clock. The unique attraction offers an educational and historical...
Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Köpckestrasse 1, Dresden 01097
This folk history museum houses collections that trace the development of regional history and the arts. Housed in the Jägerhof, formerly a zoo, huntsmen's court and monastery, the museum itself is an excellent example of baroque architecture. Displays include period folk art from the region as well as a collection of theatre puppets. An...
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Zwinger, Glockenspiel Pavilion, Sophienstrasse, Dresden 01069
Locals take great pride in being the production site of the first European porcelain, Meissen, which was created in Dresden in 1707. Beautiful historic pieces and modern figurines are displayed here from Europe, China and Japan. Don't miss the extensive collection of Chinese porcelain dating from the Ming and Ching dynasties.
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Richard-Wagner-Strasse 6, Graupa, Dresden 01796
This museum displays a host of items and pieces relating to the life and work of one of Germany's most famous musicians. Today, Wagner's operas showcase musical craftsmanship at its best. It was this building on the outskirts of Dresden that Wagner called home during the writing of his opera "Lohengrin." The museum focuses on the years in the...
Category: Museums - Dresden Attractions & Activities
Address: Wilsdruffer Strasse 2, Dresden 01067
This museum is housed in the former government headquarters that originally dated from the mid-17th century. Destroyed during World War II, the classical building was reconstructed in its old style and today serves as the city museum. Archives and photographs highlight the growth and development of Dresden as a regional power. Also displayed are...
