Applied art museums in Saxony

The Green Vault (Grünes Gewölbe) is a museum in Dresden that holds the largest collection of treasures in Europe and contains many exhibits from the Baroque to Classicism. The Green Vault is named after the formerly malachite green painted column bases and capitals of the main rooms. The museum open

The Factory of Dreams, located in Annaberg-Buchholz, is an interactive museum that offers a unique experience to its visitors. It is home to the Marie-Ströher Memorial Collection, which is a significant private collection of folk art from the Ore Mountains region. The museum was opened to the public on October 29, 2010, and has since been a popular destination for tourists and art enthusiasts alike.

The Royal Porcelain Collection (the Dresden Porcelain Collection (Porzellansammlung) is a museum in Dresden that is housed in the Zwinger Palace. The collection includes around 20,000 porcelain artefacts, important being the traditional Chinese and Japanese porcelain acquired by Augustus the Strong

The Deutsches Damast- und Frottiermuseum in Großschönau offers a unique insight into the local textile history. Visitors can see functional, historical Großschönau looms used for canvas, damask, jacquard and terry cloth. This provides a tangible connection to the past and allows visitors to understand the intricate processes involved in textile production.

The Nussknackermuseum is a unique museum situated in the scenic town of Neuhausen/Erzgeb. This location offers a blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty, making it an ideal destination for tourists seeking a unique experience.

The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts is a museum in Leipzig and is the second oldest museum of decorative arts in Germany. The museum holds an excellent collection of decorative art with pieces dating back to the Antiquity. The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts holds around 90,000 items, of European and no

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.

The Daetz-Centrum, situated in the Schlosspalais of Lichtenstein/Sa, was home to a collection of sculptures from more than 30 countries between 2001 and 2022. This international competence center for wood carving art was named after its founders, Marlene and Peter Daetz, who established the Daetz Foundation in 1998. The collection showcased the diverse art and craft traditions of the world through the medium of wood.