All ancient art museums to visit in Saxony

Step back in time with the fascinating collections of 9 ancient art museums in Saxony. Marvel at artifacts, sculptures, and relics from ancient civilizations that tell the story of human history.

Do you have a fascination with ancient history and art? These are the top ancient art museums in Saxony:

  1. Old Masters Painting Gallery1

    Old Masters Painting Gallery

     Dresden
    The Old Masters Painting Gallery (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister) is a musuem in Dresden that holds a collection of paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The collection contains over 750 paintings, including old masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, but also works by the Flemi
  2. Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz2

    Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz

     Chemnitz
    The Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz is a significant collection of art historical collections of the city of Chemnitz. It boasts around 65,000 exhibits that are spread across several buildings. This vast collection provides a comprehensive overview of various art periods and styles, making it a fascinating destination for art enthusiasts.
  3. Museum der Bildenden Künste3

    Museum der Bildenden Künste

     Leipzig
    The Museum of Fine Arts in Leipzig (Museum der Bildenden Künste) is a museum that, with more than 10,000 m² of exhibition space, is one of the largest exhibition halls in Germany. The collection contains approximately 3,500 paintings, 1,000 sculptures and 60,000 graphics. It includes works from the
  4. Museum Bautzen4

    Museum Bautzen

     Bautzen
    Museum Bautzen, also known as Muzej Budyšin, is a significant cultural institution in the region of Saxon Upper Lusatia. It is conveniently located at Kornmarkt, making it easily accessible for tourists visiting the area. The museum is known for its extensive collections, which are among the largest and most important in the region.
  5. Kuegelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism5

    Kuegelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism

     Dresden
    Kuegelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism is an art, literature and music museum in Dresden that is housed in the former home of the painter Gerhard von Kügelgen. The museum is dedicated to artists from the Romantic era and their works. The museum's exhibition covers nine rooms that cover the ti
  6. Kunstsammlungen Zwickau6

    Kunstsammlungen Zwickau

     Zwickau
    The museum today houses a variety of collections, including art collections and a sculpture collection. It also features a mineral collection that dates back to the Zwickau mining factor Ernst Julius Richter. Additionally, the museum is home to the Ratsschulbibliothek, adding to the diverse range of exhibits that visitors can explore.
  7. Barockhaus7

    Barockhaus

     Görlitz
    The Barockhaus Neißstraße 30 in Görlitz is a significant structure from the Baroque period that has been part of the city's Cultural History Museum since 1951. This commercial and residential building is located in the heart of the old town, offering visitors a glimpse into the architectural and cultural history of the period.
  8. Museum of Antiquities of Leipzig University8

    Museum of Antiquities of Leipzig University

     Leipzig
    The Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig (Antikenmuseum der Universität Leipzig) is a museum in Leipzig that holds a collection of antiques. The museum displays its collection in the Alte Nikolaischule. The collection of the museum contains 10,000objects, including black- and red-figur
  9. Egyptian Museum of the University of Leipzig9

    Egyptian Museum of the University of Leipzig

     Leipzig
    The Egyptian Museum of the University of Leipzig (Ägyptisches Museum der Universität Leipzig) is a museum in Leipzig that holds a collection of approximately 7,000 finds from several millennia, from the Paleolithic and pre-dynastic cultures of Egypt throughout all periods of Pharaonic Egypt (early E