Puppentheatersammlung Dresden, Puppet theater collection in Dresden, Germany
The collection holds over 50,000 individual theater puppets, stages, props, and documents covering three centuries of puppet theater history at Kraftwerk Mitte.
Founded in 1952, the collection originated from Leipzig teacher Otto Link, who established one of Germany's earliest private puppet theater collections in 1913.
The exhibits include mechanical world theaters from the 19th century, marionettes, hand puppets, and stage designs by notable artists like Carl Schröder and Otto Griebel.
From September 2024, visitors can explore the collection's new location at Lichtwerk in Kraftwerk Mitte, which offers interactive exhibitions and educational programs.
The collection maintains a specialized library about puppet theater worldwide and published the only puppet theater journal in East Germany until 1990.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1952
Part of: Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Address: Stauffenbergallee 9, 01099 Dresden 01099
Website: https://puppentheatersammlung.skd.museum
GPS coordinates: 51.05780,13.74390
Latest update: March 7, 2025 20:49
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