Automobilmuseum Dresden

The Automobilmuseum Dresden is a collection of over 120 vehicles in the city, including motorcycles, cars, and transportation items from East German production between 1950 and 1990. The display shows the development of vehicle manufacturing during these decades with various models and types.

The museum was founded in 2003 in the Neustadter Markthalle and moved to Radebeul in 2006 before eventually settling at Albertplatz. These relocations allowed the museum to expand its collection and display it more effectively.

The museum documents East German vehicle production through IFA models and displays rare examples like the IFA F9 Cabriolet from the Dresden Karosseriewerk. Visitors can see how these cars shaped everyday life in East Germany and what designs were created during that era.

The museum offers audio guides for iOS and Android devices to enhance your visit and provide more information about the vehicles. The best time to visit is on weekdays when it is less crowded.

The museum displays a steam-powered car built by Gustav Adolf Schoche in 1895, recognized as the first automobile in the Saxony region. This rare machine shows the early beginnings of motorized mobility in the area.

Location: Dresden

Inception: 2003

GPS coordinates: 51.06030,13.74500

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:41