Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Art museum network in Dresden, Germany
Description
The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden is a network of fifteen museums spread across the city center, housed in multiple buildings that display paintings, sculptures, and decorative objects. These collections range from medieval times to modern periods, covering different regions and artistic traditions.
History
The collection started in 1560 when Duke Augustus I of Saxony created an art chamber in the Royal Palace, initially for scientific instruments and curiosities. Over the following centuries, it grew into one of Europe's major art collections through continued acquisitions by successive rulers.
Culture
The museum network displays European paintings, porcelain, and prints that show how Saxon rulers collected and valued art over time. You can see how these objects reflected the tastes and power of the royal family across different periods.
Practical
The museums are open daily, though some buildings close on Tuesdays, so checking specific times beforehand is helpful. Barrier-free access is available via Sophienstrasse, making it easy for visitors of all abilities to explore.
Did you know?
The Green Vault holds one of Europe's largest collections of royal treasures, including a notable green diamond. This historic art chamber reveals the luxury and wealth that Saxon rulers accumulated in ways rarely seen elsewhere.
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Green Vault
47 m
Dresden Castle
4 m
Dresden Cathedral
83 m
Kleiner Ballsaal
84 m
Georgentor
90 m
Dresden Armory
47 m
Hausmannsturm
26 m
Turkish Chamber
31 m
Schlosskapelle Dresden
26 m
Schinkelwache
90 m
Kupferstich-Kabinett Dresden
38 m
Schokoladenmuseum Dresden
76 m
Münzkabinett
11 m
Riesensaal
49 m
Englische Treppe
61 m
Kanzleihaus, Dresden
93 m
Georgsbrunnen (Dresden)
69 m
Grünes Tor
36 m
Schlossportal in der Schlossgasse
69 m
Schlossportal im Kleinen Schlosshof
49 m
Pöppelmannstatue
93 m
Sachgesamtheit: Residenzschloss Dresden
47 m
Gebäudebrücke zwischen Schloss und Taschenbergpalais
85 m
Heiliger Domenikus
86 m
Relief Georg der Bärtige
95 m
Kreuzkapelle
78 m
Minerva
87 m
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