New museum director in Zwickau - retelling stories
The change at the top of the Kunstsammlungen Zwickau could mean a breath of fresh air. What stories have not yet been told? The new boss has plans.
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Restitution of artworks - museum honors Jewish patron
Heirs of the Jewish banker and patron Carl Heumann have received back three works from the Chemnitz Art Collections. These are the reasons.
Leipzig School Museum celebrates 25 years of educational history
The Leipzig School Museum looks back on 25 years - and presents an exhibition focusing on schools and architecture to mark the anniversary.
After Munch comes Claus: New art show attracts visitors to Chemnitz
With the major Munch exhibition, the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz have presented a highlight in the Capital of Culture program. Now the museum is turning its attention to an internationally acclaimed artist from the region.
Award for "Kohlewelt" museum
After investing millions, the mining museum in Oelsnitz has an impressive exhibition on hard coal. It has now also won over the jury of the Saxon Museum Prize.
Cameroonian cultural heritage to be researched
Around 500 cultural objects from Cameroon are being researched in German museums. The aim is to reconstruct their history together with experts from Cameroon.
Personal objects tell the story of ore mining in Saxony
From ceremonial sabres to wedding hats: an exhibition uses personal objects to tell the story of ore mining in Saxony.
Richard Wagner's suitcase back in Saxony
Richard Wagner once had to flee Dresden as a revolutionary. An important piece of his equipment from that time has now been returned thanks to a donation from Switzerland.
Kunstsammlungen Dresden would designer Rudolf Horn
The furniture he designed accompanied many people in the GDR - and is still in demand today. Horn has now died at the age of 96. He is still held in high esteem by experts.
Exhibition on 150 years of the Museum of Ethnology in Dresden
Even the Saxon electors were interested in exotic exhibits from all parts of the world. An exhibition in Dresden now shows the history of local ethnology.
SKD want to thoroughly analyze the break-in at the Louvre
Following the theft of jewels from the Louvre, the Dresden State Art Collections are once again reviewing their security concept. What they have learned from their own break-in.
Delitzsch Baroque Palace presents Christmas show to roll the dice
In Delitzsch's baroque castle, everything will soon revolve around the dice game. For a new exhibition, the organizers can draw on the incredibly large collection of a Leipzig resident.
Dresden Zwingerhof fully open again after renovation
Now the last construction fence has been removed: the inner courtyard of the Dresden Zwinger has been freshly renovated and invites you to visit - including renewed paths, fountains and modern technology.
Renovated Zwingerhof is ceremoniously opened
After a delay of almost two years, work is coming to an end at the destination, which is particularly popular with tourists.
Reopening of the Zwingerhof in mid-October
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous and a popular destination for visitors to the Saxon capital. After more than four years, the renovation work is coming to an end.
Renovation of the Dresden Zwinger courtyard nears completion
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous and a popular destination for visitors to the Saxon capital. For years, construction fences have blocked the view of the inner courtyard. This has now come to an end.
Koch becomes new director of art collections in Dresden
Lars-Christian Koch has made a name for himself in the Berlin museum scene. Now he is moving to Dresden and taking on new tasks.
Renovation for 9.1 million - Carriage museum celebrates reopening
The carriage museum in Augustusburg has been completely renovated. Visitors can not only view carriages from several centuries, but also become coachmen themselves.
Large crowds of visitors: Munch exhibition opens longer
Almost 100 Munch works as well as works by other artists - including Warhol and Rauch - attract visitors to Chemnitz. Due to the crowds, the show will be open longer from now on.
More than 100,000 visitors to the Chemnitz Industrial Museum
In the Capital of Culture year, Chemnitz's museums offer a wide range of exhibitions. And they are very popular. The Industrial Museum, for example, is already reporting record visitor numbers.
Vogtland celebrates new mother-of-pearl experience museum
After millions have been invested, a new adventure museum on river pearl mussels and mother-of-pearl opens its doors in Vogtland. Saxony's Culture Minister Klepsch speaks of a "tourist lighthouse".
First exhibition on Meissen porcelain in the GDR
Marx and Lenin made of Meissen porcelain and a plaque that flew into space - museum visitors in Dresden can experience the eventful history of the world-famous manufactory from Saxony.
Donation: Chemnitz receives 42 works of Expressionist art
A painting by Kirchner, a double portrait by Schmidt-Rottluff: the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz can be pleased about an extraordinary donation. The new acquisitions will be on display from mid-October.
Strong start: Munch exhibition attracts thousands of visitors
The famous Scream motif and almost 100 works by Edvard Munch - the exhibition in Chemnitz delights visitors and ensures long queues in the Capital of Culture year.
Major Munch exhibition in Chemnitz - painting returns
Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to the Norwegian artist entitled "Angst".
Chemnitz presents major Munch exhibition - painting returns
The Norwegian artist Edvard Munch was once in Chemnitz himself and created several paintings there. The art collections are now dedicating a major exhibition to him entitled "Angst".
From coffee to tampons: DDR Museum seeks East German products
One more rummage in the attic: The Berlin DDR Museum is looking for everyday products from the East for its exhibition. Which treasures are particularly hard to find 35 years later.
Evidence of Nazi-looted art in smaller museums
Smaller museums in Saxony are also checking their collections for Nazi-looted art. What have the investigations revealed so far?
Struppi from GDR children's television now in XXL format
Flax and Krümel, Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie. Struppi the puppy was also one of the stars of GDR children's television. Alongside his master Taddeus Punkt, he delighted the hearts of young viewers.
Crowd pleaser: final spurt for successful mining show
To mark the Capital of Culture year, the Archaeology Museum in Chemnitz is dedicating itself to mining, which has shaped Saxony for centuries. In doing so, the museum has struck a nerve.
Ground-breaking ceremony for new building at the Karl May Museum
A new reception building is being built at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. The 6.5 million euro building is intended to create more space for exhibitions and the depot.
Minister of Culture completes internship at Chemnitz Industrial Museum
With a new format, the German Museums Association wants to sensitize political decision-makers to the challenges behind the scenes. The first trainee is Saxony's Minister of Culture.
Renovation of the Dresden Zwinger courtyard nearing completion
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous. Formerly a hotspot for princely revelry, people from all over the world visit the baroque jewel every year - which will soon be back in its usual splendor.
Hobby and mastery - Dresden show on the myth of craftsmanship
As in art, craftsmanship requires creativity, knowledge of materials and tools. The stories about this vary widely - as an exhibition shows.
Marion Ackermann takes over as head of the Prussian Foundation
Change at the top of Germany's largest cultural institution. Marion Ackermann will take over the management of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Her predecessor uses his speech to make an appeal.
Königstein Fortress seeks GDR memories for special exhibition
Königstein Fortress was and still is a popular excursion destination. An exhibition is to show what went on there during the GDR era. The museum organizers are counting on your participation.
Soon to be Germany's most important museum director: Marion Ackermann
Marion Ackermann, Director General of the Dresden State Art Collections, is moving to Berlin to head the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. What does she bring with her? And what can she expect?
Space show celebrates topping-out ceremony for extension building
The German Space Exhibition in Vogtland is being extended at a cost of millions. Now the topping-out ceremony is being celebrated. When will the new presentation be open to visitors?
Karl May's literary heroes comment on the present
A museum in Radebeul commemorates the Saxon writer Karl May and his books. His literary characters have now been brought to life by caricaturists - with ink and paper.
Luther ring from Leipzig is shown in Wittenberg
A famous ring from Leipzig is on display in a Luther exhibition in Wittenberg. There are now new research findings on the so-called Ring of Katharina von Bora.
Renovation of the Lessing Museum Kamenz begins
Kamenz, the birthplace of the poet Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, has its own museum dedicated to the town's most famous son. The building is getting on in years - and is now being modernized.
Completion of Dresden Royal Palace planned for 2027
The Residenzschloss has been partially under construction for 40 years. The reconstruction is gradually bringing back a great deal of historical splendor and beauty - and princely art treasures.
Dresden Art Collections with a show on GDR action art
Some of them literally stepped out of line. In the GDR, female action artists used various genres to challenge existing conditions.
Winter break over - Saxony's smallest castle opens
With an area of just 180 square meters, the Moritzburg Pheasant Palace is the smallest royal palace in Saxony. The picturesque building holds a few treasures on two floors.
Show on the idea of sustainability at Rabenstein Castle
It is Saxony's smallest castle and belongs to the Chemnitz art collections. The new permanent exhibition in the museum there draws attention to a celebrity - with significance for the present day.
Sticker attack on the "Sistine Madonna" - more lenient penalties
In August 2022, two young people stick their hand to the frame of one of Dresden's most famous paintings. They are convicted and pay compensation - which now helps them with their appeal.
Museum project for dementia patients in Saxony
There is still no effective cure for dementia. Various projects are therefore trying to improve the quality of life of affected patients. A visit to the museum should also help.
New museum for Karl Schmidt-Rottluff - in his childhood home
As Karl Schmidt, he went to Dresden 120 years ago after leaving school. There, he and three fellow students founded the artists' group "Brücke" - and from then on called themselves Karl Schmidt-Rottluff.
New art museum on Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
The beginnings of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's artistic path lie in Chemnitz. A new museum in his parents' house traces his life and the early history of the "Brücke".
"Know. Share. Discover": First Library Night in Leipzig
On April 4, Leipzig invites you to the first nationwide Night of the Libraries. Discover the wide range of offers and special events.
Tribute to the 100th birthday of Bernhard Heisig in Leipzig
Bernhard Heisig is one of the founding fathers of the Leipzig School of painting. To mark his 100th birthday, the Museum der bildenden Künste is presenting an overview of his work.
A new shine for mother-of-pearl: millions invested in Adorf
Once upon a time, Adorf produced consumer and luxury items from the shimmering interior of pearl mussels. Now an experience center is to open and address critical issues such as nature conservation and species preservation.
Lessing Museum in Kamenz closes permanent exhibition until 2027
After the anniversary celebrations, the renovation of the museum begins. A modernized permanent exhibition is to revitalize the cultural site.
Berlin-based Bernd Ebert becomes head of Saxony's art collections
Following Marion Ackermann's move to Berlin, the Dresden State Art Collections need a new director. A successor has now been found - and he knows the city of culture well.
Bernd Ebert to become head of Saxony's art collections
Marion Ackermann, former Director General of the Dresden State Art Collections, is moving to Berlin. There is now a personnel decision for her successor.
Absolute rarity: A Kokoschka for Dresden and Hanover
He is one of the most important representatives of classical modernism. In Dresden, the painter Kokoschka is still the youngest professor at the art academy. It was there that he developed his artistic style.
More visitors to Leipzig's museums - admission is free
Since last year, the permanent exhibitions in Leipzig's municipal museums can be visited free of charge. The museums are reporting a strong increase in visitors for 2024.
More visitors to the Königstein - 2025 festival for giant barrel
As a preserved testimony to Saxon history, Königstein Fortress is a tourist magnet in the Free State of Saxony. More and more guests are also coming from abroad - and the site is keeping up with the times.
Birthday exhibition for Heisig at the Leipzig Picture Museum
Bernhard Heisig shaped the painting of the Leipzig School. To mark his 100th birthday, the Museum der bildenden Künste is giving an insight into his pictorial world.
![Painting "Aechma fasciata with Century Hall [o. T.]" by Silesian artist Oskar Moll remains in the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa](https://cdn.pblzr.de/e08acf9f-4dbb-4687-ab91-95afdc6aa0ce/2025/02/gemaelde-der-breslauer-moderne-bleibt-in-goerlitzer-museum-250204-935-437731_M.jpeg "Painting \"Aechma fasciata with Century Hall [o. T.]\" by Silesian artist Oskar Moll remains in the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa")
Wroclaw modernist painting remains in Görlitz museum
Researchers identify a painting with a Nazi connection in the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. It is returned to the heirs of the Jewish owner - who are supporting efforts to ensure that it remains there.
Ackermann: Museums need more internationality
She is an internationally respected museum director. At the head of Saxony's state art collections, Marion Ackermann managed major crises - and still tested new things.
First major Tillmans exhibition in a German museum for years
He photographed the night and club scene and the most important personalities of pop culture. Wolfgang Tillmans will soon be showing new works in Dresden - in dialog with older art.
Capital of Culture region shows "Museumcircle" after John Cage
In addition to Chemnitz itself, the surrounding area is also part of the European Capital of Culture 2025. More than 50 museums are now displaying some of their treasures in an exhibition based on a concept by John Cage.
German space exhibition plans virtual flight into space
Space attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the Vogtland region every year. The German Space Exhibition is currently investing millions there - and will soon be sending visitors virtually into infinite space.
Zwickau art collections open interim quarters
Due to construction work, the Zwickau Art Collections building is closed until 2028. A small presentation at the cathedral will nevertheless offer an insight into its treasures from now on.
Dresden Archive of the Avant-Garde is "Museum of the Year"
Years ago, a patron donated an important art archive to Saxony. The Free State turns a historic building into a modern temple of art - the museum of a new kind wins over critics.
Leipzig's Grassi Museum to glow in the dark in future
Until now, Leipzig's Grassi Museum has been a dark block in the dark. An artistic light installation is set to change that.
Around 80,000 visitors at the Capital of Culture Festival in Chemnitz
Chemnitz celebrated the start of the Capital of Culture year. Thousands of visitors flocked to the city's stages.
Tens of thousands celebrate the opening of the Capital of Culture Chemnitz
Chemnitz kicked off its year as European Capital of Culture with a major stage show. The nationally renowned Karl Marx Monument provided the backdrop.
Steinmeier: "Anyone who didn't know Chemnitz has missed a lot"
Chemnitz in Saxony is the European Capital of Culture 2025. The Federal President invites you to take a closer look and get to know the region and its people.
Demonstrations at the opening ceremony in Chemnitz
The official launch of Chemnitz as Capital of Culture is accompanied by demonstrations. There are loud protests against a march by the far-right Free Saxons.
Tens of thousands of guests expected at the Capital of Culture launch
Chemnitz rings in the year as European Capital of Culture with a big show and a ceremony. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected. What is planned?
Big show heralds the start of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
After years of preparation, Chemnitz is ready for its year as European Capital of Culture 2025. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for the opening.
Capital of Culture should offer an opportunity for a new perspective
Chemnitz starts as European Capital of Culture. Around 2 million visitors from Germany and around the world are expected. The government's Commissioner for Eastern Europe hopes to combat prejudices.
Temporary stumbling blocks from Zeitz in the museum
The theft of all ten stumbling blocks in Zeitz caused outrage last year. Schoolchildren produced temporary replacements from the 3D printer, which have now ended up in the museum.
Into the museum with robots - study seeks participants
Visiting a museum together even though the person accompanying you is not there - researchers want to make this possible using robots and virtual technology. Anyone interested can try this out in Chemnitz.
Oelsnitz Mining Museum reopens as "Coal World"
The reopening of the Oelsnitz Mining Museum has been postponed several times. But now visitors can look forward to a journey through 800 years of coal mining in Saxony.
New Lützen Museum attracts thousands of visitors
The Battle of Lützen in 1632 was one of the main battles of the Thirty Years' War. The newly designed museum shows how important peace is.
Main stage set up for the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
Chemnitz wants to officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. The main stage at the landmark is already in place.
Capital of Culture: Bosse and Fritz Kalkbrenner at the opening
On Saturday, Chemnitz is expecting tens of thousands of visitors for the opening of the Capital of Culture year. Further artists for the big show at the Marx Monument have now been announced.
How Chemnitz is starting its Capital of Culture year
The countdown is on: Chemnitz will officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. What can visitors expect?
Grassi Museum of Applied Arts with record visitor numbers
Last year, Leipzig's Grassi Museum of Applied Arts celebrated its 150th anniversary. The anniversary year brings the museum a record number of visitors.
2025 in the Industrial Museum: GDR design classics and John Cage
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum sees itself as a treasure trove of Saxon industrial history. This is in demand, as the latest visitor figures show. What does the museum have to offer in the Capital of Culture year?
Exhibition on Caspar David Friedrich attracts 236,000 visitors
It wasn't quite enough to break the visitor record, but the anniversary exhibition on the German Romantic painter is still one of the most successful at the Dresden State Art Collections.
Medieval hidden object picture for exhibition in Chemnitz
An exhibition in Chemnitz focuses on the long history of ore mining. A special exhibit can now be seen there.
From Rembrandt to Kentridge: 2025 in Saxony's art museums
Saxony's major art museums will continue to attract visitors with top-class exhibitions in 2025. As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is a particular drawcard - but Dresden and Leipzig are also attractive.
Chemnitz is Capital of Culture - big celebration on January 18
Europe's cultural scene looks to Chemnitz: after years of preparation, the city is now the European Capital of Culture together with Nova Gorica in Slovenia. The opening on January 18 will be marked by a big celebration.
Modern and contemporary female art at the Gunzenhauser
Dream and reality, euphoria and despair accompany growing up. This theme can also be found in art - the Gunzenhauser Museum in Chemnitz is now taking a special look at it.
Plauen remembers biblical scholar Konstantin von Tischendorf
He traveled to the Orient, translated ancient Bible manuscripts and found one of the oldest Bible manuscripts in the world: Plauen is now dedicating an exhibition to the "Indiana Jones of Bible research".
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
"How it all began" - Otto Dix's birthplace reopens
With the reopening of Otto Dix's birthplace, Gera now offers the second museum hotspot dedicated to the famous artist. The art collections are delighted with the increased visitor interest.
Historic mill commemorates painter Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
The expressionist and "Brücke" co-founder Karl Schmidt-Rottluff is probably Chemnitz's most famous artist's son. This is now to be remembered more strongly at a historic location.
Exhibition shows Henry van de Velde and his networks
A Belgian in Chemnitz: on the way to the Capital of Culture year, a new exhibition highlights the work of designer Henry van de Velde. One of his complete works of art can be seen in the city.
Five years after the burglary in the Green Vault: positive outcome of the investigation
Five years ago, a piece of news shocked the art world. Thieves had stolen valuable diamonds and other pieces of jewelry from Dresden's Green Vault treasury. The investigation is still ongoing.
Provenance research in East German museums: expropriated exhibits from the GDR era
Exhibits that originate from Nazi-looted art or were captured during colonialism: The origin of exhibits is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Researchers are also investigating the past of the East.
Chemnitz increases admission to art museums
Chemnitz is expecting many guests from near and far in the Capital of Culture year 2025. The art museums will also be presenting a top-class program. However, visitors will have to pay more admission.
From Munch to Mosch: Chemnitz art program 2025
Chemnitz is associated with internationally renowned artists. During the GDR era, there was an alternative art scene here. A top-class exhibition program will shed light on all of this in the coming year.
Memorial against the war - New museum opens in Lützen
After three and a half years of construction, the "Museum Lützen 1632" opens and takes visitors back to the time of the Thirty Years' War. How did the soldiers live during one of the bloodiest battles in history?
Unusual addition to the municipal art collection
A woman and her sister always visit art exhibitions in Dresden's Landhaus during admission-free periods. Now she has bequeathed money to the municipal gallery.