Dresden’s Kupferstich-Kabinett is one of Europe’s oldest museums of drawings, prints and photographs, and one of the most important. Its collection comprises around 515,000 works, representing eight centuries and more than 20,000 artists. There is a wide spectrum of subjects, including both secular and Biblical motifs, portraits, landscapes and still lifes, but also historical depictions of festivities and illustrations of subjects from natural history. Changing special exhibitions, in the exhibition rooms of the royal palace, present both works from the Cabinet’s own collection and others loaned by its international partner museums. In the study room, which is open to members of the public, visitors can, on request, have original works brought to them to examine at close quarters.
Opening times
Temporary special exhibitions: daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m., closed Tuesdays; Reading Room: closed Tuesdays and Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–4 p.m., Thursdays 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 2–5 p.m., Fridays and the first Saturday of every month 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Admission fees
Palace Pass including all museums and special exhibitions at the Royal Palace (except the Historic Green Vault): Adults 18 euros, reduced rate 13.50 euros, students under 20 years of age 2 euros, groups of 10 or more 16 euros per person, temporary special exhibitions: Adults 6 euros, reduced rate 4.50 euros, students under 20 years of age 2 euros, day pass for the Dresden State Art Collections 28 euros, annual pass for the Dresden State Art Collections 95 euros (reduced rate 70/45 euros), Study Hall: free of charge
Transport connection
Tram and bus lines to "Postplatz"
Extras/offers
cafeshopspecial exhibitions
Handicapped accessible
- handicapped accessible in all areas
- handicapped accessible toilet
Educational offers
Offers for families, schoolchildren and senior citizens, thematic guided tours
