Kunstgewerbemuseum Dresden

Kunstgewerbemuseum Dresden is a museum of decorative arts occupying the Water and Mountain Palaces of Pillnitz Castle, situated between the Elbe River and vineyards. The rooms display furniture, silver objects, Italian majolica, Delft pottery, German stoneware, and textiles from European and Oriental origins across various periods.

The collection was founded in 1876 but originated from an art cabinet established in 1560 at Dresden Royal Palace. This early collection focused on the relationship between craft art and technological innovations in decorative objects.

The name refers to decorative crafts and applied arts displayed throughout the collection. Visitors can see how different cultures expressed their craft traditions through furniture, ceramics, and textiles from across Europe and Asia.

The museum is open to visitors from May to October, with tickets providing access to the decorative arts collection, castle museum, park, and greenhouses. Plan several hours to explore all areas thoroughly.

The museum displays travel furniture from the princely art cabinet, crafted by renowned artisans such as Bernard II von Riesen Burgh and Jean-Pierre Latz. These portable works show how art collectors carried their most treasured possessions during their journeys.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 1876

Part of: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden

Website: https://kunstgewerbemuseum.skd.museum

GPS coordinates: 51.00890,13.87020

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:07