Albertinum

Overview

The Albertinum houses the Galerie Neue Meister (New Masters Gallery) and the Skulpturensammlung (Sculpture Collection), spanning Romanticism to contemporary art. Named after King Albert of Saxony, the Renaissance Revival building was originally the royal arsenal.

Highlights

• Caspar David Friedrich: Major works including The Cross in the Mountains and Two Men Contemplating the Moon.
• Gerhard Richter: The museum holds significant works by this Dresden-born contemporary master.
• Sculpture Collection: From antiquity to Rodin and modern installations.

History

Built as an arsenal in the 1880s, converted to a museum in 1884. After catastrophic Elbe flooding in 2002, a dramatic renovation added a rooftop art depot — the 'Ark' — designed to protect collections from future floods. Reopened in 2010.

Visitor Tips

• Closed Mondays.
• The rooftop 'Ark' is visible from the courtyard — a striking modern engineering feat.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.