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Painting and sculpture from 1900 to the present

The permanent exhibition
Opening hours
Tue – Sun: 10:00 – 18:00
Fri: 10:00 – 19:00

24 & 25 Dec / 31 Dec: closed
1 Jan: 13:00 – 18:00
Admission
5 € per person | 4 € reduced
Friday from 12:00 free admission (except public holidays)

The exhibition »Painting and Sculpture from 1900 to the Present« in the Städtische Galerie offers a fascinating insight into the art history of the 20th and 21st centuries, in particular the Dresden art scene.

Classics and modernity in dialogue

In an exciting tour, you will experience paintings and sculptures from 1900 to the present day that are closely linked to the city's art history. In addition to famous names such as Otto Dix, Hermann Glöckner and A.R. Penk, you will also get to know important regional artists. One focus of the exhibition is dedicated to art from the GDR. Be inspired by these diverse perspectives – a must for art lovers and the curious alike!

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Digital art experience

With our online collection and the practical Media Guide app, you can easily explore the art world digitally. Explore works from our collection, deepen your knowledge and discover exciting background information on artists and their works – from the comfort of your own home or directly on site. The app offers interactive tours, audio guides and exclusive content that will make your visit to the museum even more intense and informative. Art has never been so accessible!

KI generiert: Das Bild zeigt die Website der "Museen der Stadt Dresden – Sammlungen Online" auf einem Tablet, mit einer Ansicht auf eine digitale Sammelmappe, die ein Kunstwerk namens "Das versprochene Land I" von Gunda Förster aus dem Jahr 2004 darstellt. Hauptinhalt des Bildes ist das Kunstwerk, das eine chaotische Anordnung von Metallstrukturen und eine teilweise zerstörte Architektur darstellt.© Museen der Stadt Dresden & Folge 3, Hamburg

Browse, discover, explore

Discover the diversity of Dresden's museums digitally. In our online collection, you can browse through the extensive holdings from the comfort of your own home or while travelling. Discover impressive works from different eras, from paintings to sculptures, and deepen your research on artists and their works. The collection offers you easy access to the city's art history and invites you to discover ever new facets of our exhibitions. Immerse yourself in the digital world of art!

Junge Frau mit Audioguide vor einem Gemälde von Otto GussmannFoto: © Museen der Stadt Dresden, Sophie Arlet

Your digital exhibition companion

The Städtische Galerie's media guide offers audio tours in German, English and Ukrainian as well as in plain language and German sign language. You will receive information about key exhibits in the permanent exhibition.

The Mediaguide can be borrowed from the museum ticket office or used on your own device. Download the ‘Museen Dresden’ app free of charge from the App Store or Google Play Store onto your own smartphone.