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Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung is a museum in Dresden that contains a puppet theater collection as well as a Museum of Saxon Folk Art. The puppet theater collection in Dresden is a collection of theater puppets from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, comprising more than 50,000 pieces, making it one of the most important and largest collections of its kind in the world. The Museum of Saxon Folk Art is a museum of local history that displays about 27,000 works of art from various parts of the 'Freistaat', including Erzgebirgische folk art as well as typical regional objects from Lusatia and the Vogtland.

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#8 History & Anthropology in Dresden #2 Person & artist museums in Dresden #78 History & Anthropology in Saxony #14 Ethnology museums in Saxony #8 Person & artist museums in Saxony #130 Ethnology museums in Germany
Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung
Köpckestraße 1
01097 Dresden

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00
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Admission

0 – 16Free
Reduced€4.00
Groups of 10+€4.50
Normal rate€5.00
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Facilities

Wheelchair accessible

Location & Map

Köpckestraße 1, Dresden

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Exhibitions

No exhibitions in Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung have been found.

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    The Museum für Sächsische Volkskunst mit Puppentheatersammlung in Dresden, Germany, offers visitors a dual experience focusing on Saxon folk art and puppet theater. The museum's collection of traditional Saxon crafts, including woodcarvings, textiles, and ceramics, provides insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors often appreciate the detailed exhibits and the preservation of local traditions. The puppet theater collection, featuring a wide array of puppets and marionettes from various eras and cultures, is frequently highlighted as a unique and engaging aspect of the museum. Many reviewers find this section particularly appealing to both children and adults. The museum's location in the Jägerhof, a historic building, adds to its charm. However, some visitors mention that the information provided could be more comprehensive, especially for non-German speakers. The museum's size is moderate, allowing for a thorough visit without being overwhelming. While not as famous as some of Dresden's other cultural attractions, this museum offers a more specialized and intimate look at local art forms and the world of puppetry.

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