Dresden Museum of Ethnology, Dresden

Name: Dresden Museum of Ethnology
Address: Palaisplatz 11, Dresden, 01097, Germany
Telephone: +49 351 8144860

#38 among attractions in Dresden

Museum, Specialty museum, Palace, Science museum

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Facts and practical information

The Dresden Museum of Ethnology contains an ethnographic collection with more than 90,000 artefacts from all parts of the earth. It is part of the Dresden State Art Collections. Founded in 1875, the museum presents continually changing exhibitions in the Japanisches Palais, a Baroque building complex in Dresden, Germany. ()

Local name: Museum für Völkerkunde Dresden Coordinates: 51°3'36"N, 13°44'15"E

Address

Palaisplatz 11Neustadt (Innere Neustadt)Dresden 01097 Germany

Contact

+49 351 8144860

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Dresden Museum of Ethnology open?

Dresden Museum of Ethnology is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Dresden Museum of Ethnology?

Nearby attractions include Japanisches Palais, Dresden (1 min walk), Societaetstheater, Dresden (6 min walk), Three Kings' Church, Dresden (7 min walk), Innere Neustadt, Dresden (8 min walk).

How to get to Dresden Museum of Ethnology by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dresden Museum of Ethnology:

Tram

Palaisplatz • Lines: 4, 9 (2 min walk)
Neustädter Markt • Lines: 4, 8, 9 (5 min walk)

Bus

Albertplatz • Lines: +261 (10 min walk)
Flixbus station • Lines: 060 (12 min walk)

Train

Dresden-Neustadt (11 min walk)
Dresden Mitte (17 min walk)