Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Art museum network in Dresden, Germany

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Green Vault is one of the fifteen museums of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen and is split into a Historic and a New Green Vault, both in Dresden Castle. In 2023 the Green Vault and the Old Masters Picture Gallery drew most of the roughly 2.1 million visitors to the collections.