The Grünes Gewölbe (Green Vault) is renowned worldwide as one of the richest treasure chambers in Europe. Here, between 1723 and 1730, Augustus the Strong realized the vision of a Baroque Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art) as an expression of his wealth and power. After extensive restoration work completed in 2006, this treasury – badly damaged in the Second World War – once again shines in its former glory. Some 3,000 masterpieces of the jeweller’s and goldsmith’s art, precious objects in amber and ivory, jewelled vessels and bronze statuettes of high artistic quality are displayed not in glass cases but on consoles in front of richly decorated, mirrored walls. The highlight is the Jewel Room with the sets of jewels that belonged to Augustus the Strong and his son, a unique historical collection.
Opening times
Wednesday to Monday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Tuesday closed
Admission fees
Advance ticket sales via www.skd.museum and telephone +49 (0)351 / 49 14 20 00 as well as tickets at the box office, admission price 16 euros (incl. audio guide), holders of the Sparkassencard 12 euros, children and young people up to and including 16 years free (season ticket required). Please note that the number of visitors is limited and access is regulated by advance booking with season tickets.
Transport connection
Tram and bus lines to "Postplatz"
Extras/offers
audio guidecafeshop
Misc. extras
Audio guide (free) in DE, EN, FR, RU, IT, CS, JA, CN, TR, EL and Saxon) Please note that only a limited number of visitors are admitted at a given time and access is regulated by means of time tickets.
Handicapped accessible
- handicapped accessible in all areas
- handicapped accessible toilet
Foreign language offers
Audio guide in DE, EN, FR, RU, IT, Tsch, JA, CN, TR, EL and Saxon)
Educational offers
Owing to the elaborate nature of the presentation, no guided tours are possible in the Historic Green Vault. Audio guides are included in the ticket price.
