German Hygiene Museum
German Hygiene Museum, Medical museum in Dresden, Germany.
The German Hygiene Museum in Dresden is a building with modern design dedicated to the human body and health. Its spaces contain models, objects, and displays that explain how the body is structured and functions.
An entrepreneur founded the museum in 1912 after a major exhibition in Dresden sparked widespread interest in medical topics. The building and its collections grew over time into an important place for sharing knowledge about the human body.
The museum presents human anatomy in ways that visitors can directly understand and connect with their own bodies. The displays link scientific facts to everyday health questions that matter to people of all ages.
The museum is located in central Dresden and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport. Visitors should set aside a few hours to explore the exhibitions at a comfortable pace.
A famous display shows the internal organs and structures of the human body in transparent and realistic form. This exhibition remains the most memorable experience for many visitors to the museum.
Location: Dresden
Inception: 1912
Architects: Wilhelm Kreis
Official opening: 1912
Architectural style: modern architecture
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Lingnerplatz 1, 01069 Dresden
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +493514846400
Email: service@dhmd.de
Website: http://dhmd.de
GPS coordinates: 51.04430,13.74660
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:01
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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Georg-Arnhold-Bad
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Blüherpark
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Bürgerwiese
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Palais Bürgerwiese 20 Dresden
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Mucius Scaevola
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Henkelvase
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Zwei Mütter
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Pericles (statue)
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Statue of Megara, Blüherpark
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Grunaer Straße 12
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Merkur und Minerva
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Alkibiades
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Marktfrauenbrunnen
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Brunnen im Blüherpark
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