Karl May Museum Radebeul

The Karl May Museum occupies two villas in Radebeul and displays collections focused on the American West and indigenous cultures. The buildings house manuscripts, personal belongings of the author, and handcrafted objects from North America.

The museum was founded in 1928 at the author's residence to showcase his personal collection of Western and indigenous materials. Over the decades it has undergone changes in focus and presentation as political conditions shifted.

The museum bears the name of author Karl May, whose stories about the American West and indigenous peoples captivated readers across Europe. Visitors can observe how the collections on display reflect his lifelong fascination with these cultures.

The two villas can be explored comfortably in a half day, with rooms organized chronologically and by theme throughout the buildings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes, as moving between the structures and viewing all areas requires some walking.

One of the buildings was originally designed as a traditional log cabin and displays European views of North American art forms. This makes it a rare window into German romantic interpretations of wilderness and adventure from the early twentieth century.

Location: Radebeul

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Karl-May-Stiftung

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Holidays 10:00-18:00; December 24-25 off; December 31 off

Phone: +493518373010

Website: https://karl-may-museum.de

GPS coordinates: 51.10270,13.67350

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:50