Exhibition dates
The Nazi newspaper *Der Freiheitskampf* (1933)
And the demise of democratic institutions in Dresden
Short guided tour with Christoph Hanzig and Sebastian Rab, Hannah Arendt Institute for the Study of Totalitarianism e. V.
Using the Nazi daily newspaper *Der Freiheitskampf* as a basis, this talk examines the National Socialists’ seizure of local power in Dresden and explains how the newspaper itself benefited from this. The starting point is the front page of 15 March 1933. It triumphantly announces the dismissal of the Lord Mayor, Wilhelm Külz, with a headline and a caricature.
- With Christoph Hanzig and Sebastian Rab from the Hannah Arendt Institute for the Study of Totalitarianism e. V.
In cooperation with the Geschichtsverein e. V.
Every first Friday of the month, we shine a spotlight on an object from our permanent exhibition: in short guided tours lasting no more than 20 minutes, museum staff, members of partner organisations or members of the local community will present the unique features of a selected piece of Dresden’s history.
800 years of Dresden
History(s) from the beginnings to the present day
Guided tour of the permanent exhibition
- Duration: 1.5 h
- Guided tour free of charge plus museum admission
- Meeting point at the ticket office
Healthy or ill?
A poster for the 1930 International Hygiene Exhibition in Dresden
Short guided tour with Nadine Kulbe, ISGV
In 1930, the Second International Hygiene Exhibition took place in and around the newly built Hygiene Museum in Dresden. The graphic designer Willy Petzold created a poster for the event, the central symbol of which – an eye – still serves as the museum’s logo today. Why did Dresden become one of the most important centres for issues relating to health and illness at that time? And why is the museum actually called the Hygiene Museum?
- With Nadine Kulbe from the ISGV
Every first Friday of the month, we shine a spotlight on an object from our permanent exhibition: in short guided tours lasting a maximum of 20 minutes, museum staff, members of partner organisations or members of the local community present the special features of a selected piece of Dresden’s history.
110! On the trail of jewellery thieves
Holiday workshop
There’s been a break-in at the museum! Go on a treasure hunt and try to track down the jewellery that’s been stolen. But you’ll need to act quickly and cleverly to find the stolen goods!
- Age: 8 to 12 years
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Cost: €5 per child
- Book online or via the visitor services department of Dresden’s museums on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon–Fri)
Top Secret! The Search for the Lost Invention
Holiday workshop
A mysterious letter, a groundbreaking invention and lots of exciting puzzles: 100 years ago, a brilliant female inventor hid her latest invention in the City Museum to protect it from spies. Help the museum find the hiding place before the invention falls into the hands of the spies! Follow the clues and use your wits! Can you solve all the puzzles?
- Age: 8 to 12 years
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Cost: €5 per child
- Book online or via the visitor services department of Dresden’s municipal museums on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon–Fri)
Every beginning is difficult
A trading mark as evidence of the ‘anti-trust movement’ (after 1911)
Short guided tour with Aikaterini Dori, Dresden City Museum
What does an advertising label from the Dresden-based cigarette company ‘Georg Jasmatzi & Söhne’ have to do with the fight against cartels and monopolies? This talk offers an insight into a chapter of Dresden’s industrial history at the start of the 20th century, when medium-sized cigarette companies fought back against the dominance of large American corporations.
- With Aikaterini Dori from the Dresden City Museum
Every first Friday of the month, we shine a spotlight on an object from our permanent exhibition: in short guided tours lasting no more than 20 minutes, museum staff, members of partner organisations or members of the local community will highlight the special features of a selected piece of Dresden’s history.
From a convivial song to the European anthem
Schiller’s ode ‘Ode to Joy’ (1785)
Short guided tour with Gabriele Drews, Schiller & Körner in Dresden e. V.
Friedrich Schiller’s most famous poem is presented through words and music. The poet found inspiration for this work in Leipzig, where he met his friend and patron Christian Gottfried Körner. It was completed, printed and set to music for the first time in Dresden in 1785. You will hear Körner’s first musical setting and Beethoven’s best-known version.
- With Gabriele Drews from Schiller und Körner in Dresden e. V.
Every first Friday of the month, we shine a spotlight on an item from our permanent exhibition: in short guided tours lasting a maximum of 20 minutes, museum staff, members of partner organisations or members of the local community will present the special features of a selected piece of Dresden’s history.
Exhibition offers
City history for everyone – a guided tour in easy-to-understand language
Dresden has a wealth of stories to tell, and we want everyone to be able to understand them. That’s why the Dresden City Museum is now offering special guided tours in easy-to-understand language. Together, we’ll explore the highlights of our exhibitions – without complicated technical terms, but with plenty of scope for questions and discoveries.
You can easily book group visits via our visitor service on +49 351 488 7272 or by emailing service@museen-dresden.de . We look forward to seeing you!
A guided tour of the City Museum’s permanent exhibition, presented in easy-to-understand language, for integration courses
Enhance your lessons with a visit to the Dresden City Museum! We’ll help you link history and language. Our specialised guided tours, delivered in simple and clear language, are ideally tailored to the language level of German learners.
Practical learning: We use exhibits as a starting point for conversation and consolidate vocabulary relating to the city, culture and everyday life.
Clarity: We speak slowly, avoid complex technical terms and leave plenty of time for questions.
Points of connection: Dresden’s history offers numerous topics for discussion about home, change and new beginnings.
You can easily book group visits via our visitor service at We look forward to seeing you!
Guided tours for blind and visually impaired people through the City Museum’s permanent and temporary exhibitions
The Dresden City Museum offers descriptive guided tours of the permanent exhibition and special exhibitions. Our trained guides will help you discover the highlights of the collection using all your senses.
Tactile exhibits: specially selected exhibits and models designed for tactile exploration.
Personalised support: We adapt to your needs and pace.
Service: Accompanying persons are very welcome; guide dogs are, of course, permitted to accompany you.
Please direct any enquiries to the visitor services department of the Dresden City Museums on +49 351 488 7272 or at service@museen-dresden.de.