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Painting and sculpture from 1900 to the present

The permanent exhibition
Opening hours
Tue – Sun / Public holidays: 10:00 – 18:00

Special opening hours:
24, 25, 31 DEC: closed
01 JAN: 14:00 – 18:00
Admission
€8 per person | €6 (concession)
Free admission on Fridays from 12:00

Free admission with the Dresden Pass and for children under 7, as well as other concessions

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.

MDSD 20211020 13View of the permanent exhibition | Photo: © Museums of the City of Dresden, Philipp W.L. Günther
MDSD 20211020 33View of the permanent exhibition | Foto: © Museen der Stadt Dresden, Philipp W.L. Günther

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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Mediaguide

The media guide to the collection presentations of the Städtische Galerie and the Stadtmuseum offers audio tours in German, English and Ukrainian as well as in easy language and German sign language and a track with audio description.

The various tours provide information about selected historical events and key exhibits in the exhibitions.

The Mediaguide can be borrowed from the museum ticket office or used on your own device.

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VR Rundgang

Virtual tour

The virtual tour through our permanent exhibition "Painting and Sculpture from 1900 to the Present" gives you exciting insights into the Dresden art scene. Get to know the most important artists and discover how the trends of the 20th and 21st centuries are reflected in painting and sculpture. You will find interesting background information on the works and their creation.

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Exhibition dates

Sat / 19. Sep
11:00
With registration
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Improvisational theatre at the museum

An art trail with a difference

Through improvisational theatre, the Yes oder Nie! ensemble works with the audience to bring to life the stories hidden within the pictures and objects of the permanent exhibition. Using words, gestures and music, they create improvised, spontaneous scenes that capture, illustrate or completely reinterpret the moment depicted in the picture. Anything is possible!

Exhibition offers

Tue – Fri
Individual bookable
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A change for a change's sake!

You paint with a brush and paint, don’t you? But what if you don’t? Join us as we explore the artworks at the Städtische Galerie and discover other ways to paint. Give it a go – experiment with paint, palette knives, brushes, spray bottles and sponges.

aged 6 and over / max. 15 children / 2 hours
DI - FR
Individual bookable
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What is beautiful? Anyone can do art!

What is beautiful? Can anyone really create art? Your perspective is needed! Take a close look at the pictures in the art exhibition at the Städtische Galerie and give your opinion to the group!
With the art impulses in your luggage, you can then get creative yourself in the museum workshop.

€ 7 per person, accompanying persons receive free admission

Grammar school [ Year 9 KU LB 3 ] [ Year 11/12 KU GK WB 1 ] [ Year 11/12 KU LK LB 3 ] [ Year 9 DE LB 1 ] [ Year 11/12 DE GK, LK LB 2 ] High school [ Year 8 KU LB 1 ] [ Year 10 KU LB 1, WB 3 ] [ Year 10 DE LB 2, WB 2 ]

From grade 8 / 2 - 3 h / Art, German, Ethics
DI - FR
Individual bookable
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Gallery stories

The characters in the art exhibition at the Städtische Galerie are brought to life by you. In this creative writing workshop, you will develop a background story for your character, design a new profile and link up with other characters.

Gymnasium [ Kl. 6 KU LB 3 ] [ Kl. 9 KU LB 1 ] [ Kl. 11/12 KU GK WB 1 ] [ Kl. 5-7 DE LB 2, Kl. 6 LB 3 ]Oberschule [ Kl. 9 KU WB 2 ] [ Kl. 10 KU WB 2, WB 5 ] [ Kl. 5 DE LB 4, WB 3 ] [ Kl. 8 DE LB 6 ] [ Kl. 10 DE LB 2, WB 2 ]

5 € per person / 7 € per person with workshop (photography, graphics, collage)

From grade 8 / 1.5 - 2 h + 1 h optional workshop
DI - FR
Individual bookable
SGD Kunstschabernack
Your fantastic art stories

In this creative writing workshop, we will be inspired by the art of writing. Whether it's a short story, fictional dialogue, word picture or poem, you can try your hand at it and get closer to art with words.

Project: 2 modules of 1.5 hours each

€7 per person, accompanying persons receive free admission

Gymnasium [ Kl. 6 KU LB 3 ] [ Kl. 9 KU LB 1 ] [ Kl. 11/12 KU GK WB 1 ] [ Kl. 5-7 DE LB 2, Kl. 6 LB 3 ]Oberschule [ Kl. 5 KU WB 2 ] [ Kl. 9 KU WB 2 ] [ Kl. 10 KU WB 2, WB 5 ] [ Kl. 5 DE LB 4, WB 3 ] [ Kl. 8 DE LB 6 ] [ Kl. 10 DE LB 2, WB 2 ]

From class 5 / 2 x 1.5 - 2 h / Art, German