Erich Kästner Museum, Dresden

Name: Erich Kästner Museum
Address: Antonstraße 1, Dresden, 01097, Germany
Telephone: +49 351 8045086

#54 among attractions in Dresden

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The Erich Kästner Museum is a literary museum in Dresden, Germany. The museum covers the life and writings of German children's author Erich Kästner and is based in the Villa Augustin building which had belonged to Kästner's uncle. The museum is notable for its architecture, which was designed to be semi-mobile and fit within a single room, close to where Kästner had grown up in Dresden's inner new town. ()

Alternative names: Visitors per year: 14 thous.Coordinates: 51°3'50"N, 13°44'45"E

Address

Antonstraße 1Neustadt (Innere Neustadt)Dresden 01097 Germany

Contact

+49 351 8045086

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Day trips

Erich Kästner Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, Semperoper, Augustusbrücke, Three Kings' Church.

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Theater, Concerts and shows
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Erich Kästner Museum open?

Erich Kästner Museum is open:

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

Which popular attractions are close to Erich Kästner Museum?

Nearby attractions include Die Welt der DDR, Dresden (2 min walk), Three Kings' Church, Dresden (6 min walk), Dresden-Neustadt, Dresden (6 min walk), Neustädter Markthalle, Dresden (7 min walk).

How to get to Erich Kästner Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Erich Kästner Museum:

Tram

Albertplatz • Lines: 11, 3, 6, 7, 8 (3 min walk)

Bus

Albertplatz • Lines: +261 (5 min walk)
Dammweg • Lines: +477, 478, 81 (8 min walk)

Train

Dresden-Neustadt (7 min walk)
Dresden Bischofsplatz (15 min walk)

Ferry

Fähre Neustadt-Johannstadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (23 min walk)
Fähre Johannstadt-Neustadt • Lines: Johannstadt - Neustadt (24 min walk)