Bundeswehr Military History Museum
Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Military history museum in Dresden, Germany
The Bundeswehr Military History Museum is a history museum in Dresden displaying weapons, uniforms, vehicles, and documents from different periods. The collections tell stories of war and violence through multiple perspectives and timeframes.
The building began as an arsenal in 1876 and served different political systems as a Nazi museum, Soviet museum, and East German museum. This transformation reflects Germany's major political shifts.
The museum presents military history through thematic exhibitions that examine violence as a historical and anthropological phenomenon without glorifying warfare.
The museum is open daily and visitors can move through various exhibition areas at their own pace. Plan enough time to explore the extensive collection comfortably.
A striking glass wedge designed by architect Daniel Libeskind pierces the classical structure of the original arsenal building since 2011. This visible rupture symbolizes a break with the past and becomes a central element of the visit.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1961
Architects: Daniel Libeskind, HG Merz, Holzer Kobler Architekturen
Architectural style: deconstructivism
Address: Olbrichtplatz 2, 01099 Dresden
Website: https://mhmbw.de
GPS coordinates: 51.07840,13.76000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:49
Dresden has many monuments that show centuries of history. The heart of the city has baroque churches like the Frauenkirche, rebuilt stone by stone after the war. There are fancy palaces such as the Zwinger, with its collections of porcelain and old paintings. You also find cultural places like the Semperoper, where operas and concerts have been played since the middle of the 1800s. The Brühl promenade runs along the Elbe river, giving a peaceful view of the river and the old town. Beyond the main sites, the city keeps quieter spots. The Hygiene Museum shows exhibits about the human body in a building from the thirties. The Albertinum has modern and contemporary art. A few miles from the center, Moritzburg Castle reflects in the water of its moat and is surrounded by forests. In the city, places like Kunsthofpassage or old shops like Pfunds Dairy remind you of everyday life from long ago. It all makes a walk with a mix of big monuments and small details.
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