Evidence of Nazi-looted art in smaller museums
Smaller museums in Saxony are also checking their collections for Nazi-looted art. What have the investigations revealed so far?
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Struppi from GDR children's television now in XXL format
Flax and Krümel, Mr. Fox and Mrs. Magpie. Struppi the puppy was also one of the stars of GDR children's television. Alongside his master Taddeus Punkt, he delighted the hearts of young viewers.
Crowd pleaser: final spurt for successful mining show
To mark the Capital of Culture year, the Archaeology Museum in Chemnitz is dedicating itself to mining, which has shaped Saxony for centuries. In doing so, the museum has struck a nerve.
Ground-breaking ceremony for new building at the Karl May Museum
A new reception building is being built at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. The 6.5 million euro building is intended to create more space for exhibitions and the depot.
Minister of Culture completes internship at Chemnitz Industrial Museum
With a new format, the German Museums Association wants to sensitize political decision-makers to the challenges behind the scenes. The first trainee is Saxony's Minister of Culture.
Renovation of the Dresden Zwinger courtyard nearing completion
The Dresden Zwinger is world-famous. Formerly a hotspot for princely revelry, people from all over the world visit the baroque jewel every year - which will soon be back in its usual splendor.
Hobby and mastery - Dresden show on the myth of craftsmanship
As in art, craftsmanship requires creativity, knowledge of materials and tools. The stories about this vary widely - as an exhibition shows.
Marion Ackermann takes over as head of the Prussian Foundation
Change at the top of Germany's largest cultural institution. Marion Ackermann will take over the management of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Her predecessor uses his speech to make an appeal.
Königstein Fortress seeks GDR memories for special exhibition
Königstein Fortress was and still is a popular excursion destination. An exhibition is to show what went on there during the GDR era. The museum organizers are counting on your participation.
Soon to be Germany's most important museum director: Marion Ackermann
Marion Ackermann, Director General of the Dresden State Art Collections, is moving to Berlin to head the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. What does she bring with her? And what can she expect?
Space show celebrates topping-out ceremony for extension building
The German Space Exhibition in Vogtland is being extended at a cost of millions. Now the topping-out ceremony is being celebrated. When will the new presentation be open to visitors?
Karl May's literary heroes comment on the present
A museum in Radebeul commemorates the Saxon writer Karl May and his books. His literary characters have now been brought to life by caricaturists - with ink and paper.
Luther ring from Leipzig is shown in Wittenberg
A famous ring from Leipzig is on display in a Luther exhibition in Wittenberg. There are now new research findings on the so-called Ring of Katharina von Bora.
Renovation of the Lessing Museum Kamenz begins
Kamenz, the birthplace of the poet Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, has its own museum dedicated to the town's most famous son. The building is getting on in years - and is now being modernized.
Completion of Dresden Royal Palace planned for 2027
The Residenzschloss has been partially under construction for 40 years. The reconstruction is gradually bringing back a great deal of historical splendor and beauty - and princely art treasures.
Dresden Art Collections with a show on GDR action art
Some of them literally stepped out of line. In the GDR, female action artists used various genres to challenge existing conditions.
Winter break over - Saxony's smallest castle opens
With an area of just 180 square meters, the Moritzburg Pheasant Palace is the smallest royal palace in Saxony. The picturesque building holds a few treasures on two floors.
Show on the idea of sustainability at Rabenstein Castle
It is Saxony's smallest castle and belongs to the Chemnitz art collections. The new permanent exhibition in the museum there draws attention to a celebrity - with significance for the present day.
Sticker attack on the "Sistine Madonna" - more lenient penalties
In August 2022, two young people stick their hand to the frame of one of Dresden's most famous paintings. They are convicted and pay compensation - which now helps them with their appeal.
Museum project for dementia patients in Saxony
There is still no effective cure for dementia. Various projects are therefore trying to improve the quality of life of affected patients. A visit to the museum should also help.
New museum for Karl Schmidt-Rottluff - in his childhood home
As Karl Schmidt, he went to Dresden 120 years ago after leaving school. There, he and three fellow students founded the artists' group "Brücke" - and from then on called themselves Karl Schmidt-Rottluff.
New art museum on Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
The beginnings of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff's artistic path lie in Chemnitz. A new museum in his parents' house traces his life and the early history of the "Brücke".
"Know. Share. Discover": First Library Night in Leipzig
On April 4, Leipzig invites you to the first nationwide Night of the Libraries. Discover the wide range of offers and special events.
Tribute to the 100th birthday of Bernhard Heisig in Leipzig
Bernhard Heisig is one of the founding fathers of the Leipzig School of painting. To mark his 100th birthday, the Museum der bildenden Künste is presenting an overview of his work.
A new shine for mother-of-pearl: millions invested in Adorf
Once upon a time, Adorf produced consumer and luxury items from the shimmering interior of pearl mussels. Now an experience center is to open and address critical issues such as nature conservation and species preservation.
Lessing Museum in Kamenz closes permanent exhibition until 2027
After the anniversary celebrations, the renovation of the museum begins. A modernized permanent exhibition is to revitalize the cultural site.
Berlin-based Bernd Ebert becomes head of Saxony's art collections
Following Marion Ackermann's move to Berlin, the Dresden State Art Collections need a new director. A successor has now been found - and he knows the city of culture well.
Bernd Ebert to become head of Saxony's art collections
Marion Ackermann, former Director General of the Dresden State Art Collections, is moving to Berlin. There is now a personnel decision for her successor.
Absolute rarity: A Kokoschka for Dresden and Hanover
He is one of the most important representatives of classical modernism. In Dresden, the painter Kokoschka is still the youngest professor at the art academy. It was there that he developed his artistic style.
More visitors to Leipzig's museums - admission is free
Since last year, the permanent exhibitions in Leipzig's municipal museums can be visited free of charge. The museums are reporting a strong increase in visitors for 2024.
More visitors to the Königstein - 2025 festival for giant barrel
As a preserved testimony to Saxon history, Königstein Fortress is a tourist magnet in the Free State of Saxony. More and more guests are also coming from abroad - and the site is keeping up with the times.
Birthday exhibition for Heisig at the Leipzig Picture Museum
Bernhard Heisig shaped the painting of the Leipzig School. To mark his 100th birthday, the Museum der bildenden Künste is giving an insight into his pictorial world.
![Painting "Aechma fasciata with Century Hall [o. T.]" by Silesian artist Oskar Moll remains in the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa](https://cdn.pblzr.de/e08acf9f-4dbb-4687-ab91-95afdc6aa0ce/2025/02/gemaelde-der-breslauer-moderne-bleibt-in-goerlitzer-museum-250204-935-437731_M.jpeg "Painting \"Aechma fasciata with Century Hall [o. T.]\" by Silesian artist Oskar Moll remains in the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. (Archive photo) / Photo: Sebastian Kahnert/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa")
Wroclaw modernist painting remains in Görlitz museum
Researchers identify a painting with a Nazi connection in the Silesian Museum in Görlitz. It is returned to the heirs of the Jewish owner - who are supporting efforts to ensure that it remains there.
Ackermann: Museums need more internationality
She is an internationally respected museum director. At the head of Saxony's state art collections, Marion Ackermann managed major crises - and still tested new things.
First major Tillmans exhibition in a German museum for years
He photographed the night and club scene and the most important personalities of pop culture. Wolfgang Tillmans will soon be showing new works in Dresden - in dialog with older art.
Capital of Culture region shows "Museumcircle" after John Cage
In addition to Chemnitz itself, the surrounding area is also part of the European Capital of Culture 2025. More than 50 museums are now displaying some of their treasures in an exhibition based on a concept by John Cage.
German space exhibition plans virtual flight into space
Space attracts tens of thousands of visitors to the Vogtland region every year. The German Space Exhibition is currently investing millions there - and will soon be sending visitors virtually into infinite space.
Zwickau art collections open interim quarters
Due to construction work, the Zwickau Art Collections building is closed until 2028. A small presentation at the cathedral will nevertheless offer an insight into its treasures from now on.
Dresden Archive of the Avant-Garde is "Museum of the Year"
Years ago, a patron donated an important art archive to Saxony. The Free State turns a historic building into a modern temple of art - the museum of a new kind wins over critics.
Leipzig's Grassi Museum to glow in the dark in future
Until now, Leipzig's Grassi Museum has been a dark block in the dark. An artistic light installation is set to change that.
Around 80,000 visitors at the Capital of Culture Festival in Chemnitz
Chemnitz celebrated the start of the Capital of Culture year. Thousands of visitors flocked to the city's stages.
Tens of thousands celebrate the opening of the Capital of Culture Chemnitz
Chemnitz kicked off its year as European Capital of Culture with a major stage show. The nationally renowned Karl Marx Monument provided the backdrop.
Steinmeier: "Anyone who didn't know Chemnitz has missed a lot"
Chemnitz in Saxony is the European Capital of Culture 2025. The Federal President invites you to take a closer look and get to know the region and its people.
Demonstrations at the opening ceremony in Chemnitz
The official launch of Chemnitz as Capital of Culture is accompanied by demonstrations. There are loud protests against a march by the far-right Free Saxons.
Tens of thousands of guests expected at the Capital of Culture launch
Chemnitz rings in the year as European Capital of Culture with a big show and a ceremony. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected. What is planned?
Big show heralds the start of the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
After years of preparation, Chemnitz is ready for its year as European Capital of Culture 2025. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected for the opening.
Capital of Culture should offer an opportunity for a new perspective
Chemnitz starts as European Capital of Culture. Around 2 million visitors from Germany and around the world are expected. The government's Commissioner for Eastern Europe hopes to combat prejudices.
Temporary stumbling blocks from Zeitz in the museum
The theft of all ten stumbling blocks in Zeitz caused outrage last year. Schoolchildren produced temporary replacements from the 3D printer, which have now ended up in the museum.
Into the museum with robots - study seeks participants
Visiting a museum together even though the person accompanying you is not there - researchers want to make this possible using robots and virtual technology. Anyone interested can try this out in Chemnitz.
Oelsnitz Mining Museum reopens as "Coal World"
The reopening of the Oelsnitz Mining Museum has been postponed several times. But now visitors can look forward to a journey through 800 years of coal mining in Saxony.
New Lützen Museum attracts thousands of visitors
The Battle of Lützen in 1632 was one of the main battles of the Thirty Years' War. The newly designed museum shows how important peace is.
Main stage set up for the Capital of Culture year in Chemnitz
Chemnitz wants to officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. The main stage at the landmark is already in place.
Capital of Culture: Bosse and Fritz Kalkbrenner at the opening
On Saturday, Chemnitz is expecting tens of thousands of visitors for the opening of the Capital of Culture year. Further artists for the big show at the Marx Monument have now been announced.
How Chemnitz is starting its Capital of Culture year
The countdown is on: Chemnitz will officially ring in the year as European Capital of Culture 2025 with a big celebration in the city center on Saturday. What can visitors expect?
Grassi Museum of Applied Arts with record visitor numbers
Last year, Leipzig's Grassi Museum of Applied Arts celebrated its 150th anniversary. The anniversary year brings the museum a record number of visitors.
2025 in the Industrial Museum: GDR design classics and John Cage
The Chemnitz Industrial Museum sees itself as a treasure trove of Saxon industrial history. This is in demand, as the latest visitor figures show. What does the museum have to offer in the Capital of Culture year?
Exhibition on Caspar David Friedrich attracts 236,000 visitors
It wasn't quite enough to break the visitor record, but the anniversary exhibition on the German Romantic painter is still one of the most successful at the Dresden State Art Collections.
Medieval hidden object picture for exhibition in Chemnitz
An exhibition in Chemnitz focuses on the long history of ore mining. A special exhibit can now be seen there.
From Rembrandt to Kentridge: 2025 in Saxony's art museums
Saxony's major art museums will continue to attract visitors with top-class exhibitions in 2025. As the European Capital of Culture, Chemnitz is a particular drawcard - but Dresden and Leipzig are also attractive.
Chemnitz is Capital of Culture - big celebration on January 18
Europe's cultural scene looks to Chemnitz: after years of preparation, the city is now the European Capital of Culture together with Nova Gorica in Slovenia. The opening on January 18 will be marked by a big celebration.
Modern and contemporary female art at the Gunzenhauser
Dream and reality, euphoria and despair accompany growing up. This theme can also be found in art - the Gunzenhauser Museum in Chemnitz is now taking a special look at it.
Plauen remembers biblical scholar Konstantin von Tischendorf
He traveled to the Orient, translated ancient Bible manuscripts and found one of the oldest Bible manuscripts in the world: Plauen is now dedicating an exhibition to the "Indiana Jones of Bible research".
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
Focus on cultural assets from former colonies
Many items from the colonial era can be found in German museum and university collections. They are now being examined. These include hunting trophies and mortal remains such as skulls.
"How it all began" - Otto Dix's birthplace reopens
With the reopening of Otto Dix's birthplace, Gera now offers the second museum hotspot dedicated to the famous artist. The art collections are delighted with the increased visitor interest.
Historic mill commemorates painter Karl Schmidt-Rottluff
The expressionist and "Brücke" co-founder Karl Schmidt-Rottluff is probably Chemnitz's most famous artist's son. This is now to be remembered more strongly at a historic location.
Exhibition shows Henry van de Velde and his networks
A Belgian in Chemnitz: on the way to the Capital of Culture year, a new exhibition highlights the work of designer Henry van de Velde. One of his complete works of art can be seen in the city.
Five years after the burglary in the Green Vault: positive outcome of the investigation
Five years ago, a piece of news shocked the art world. Thieves had stolen valuable diamonds and other pieces of jewelry from Dresden's Green Vault treasury. The investigation is still ongoing.
Provenance research in East German museums: expropriated exhibits from the GDR era
Exhibits that originate from Nazi-looted art or were captured during colonialism: The origin of exhibits is increasingly becoming the focus of attention. Researchers are also investigating the past of the East.
Chemnitz increases admission to art museums
Chemnitz is expecting many guests from near and far in the Capital of Culture year 2025. The art museums will also be presenting a top-class program. However, visitors will have to pay more admission.
From Munch to Mosch: Chemnitz art program 2025
Chemnitz is associated with internationally renowned artists. During the GDR era, there was an alternative art scene here. A top-class exhibition program will shed light on all of this in the coming year.
Memorial against the war - New museum opens in Lützen
After three and a half years of construction, the "Museum Lützen 1632" opens and takes visitors back to the time of the Thirty Years' War. How did the soldiers live during one of the bloodiest battles in history?
Unusual addition to the municipal art collection
A woman and her sister always visit art exhibitions in Dresden's Landhaus during admission-free periods. Now she has bequeathed money to the municipal gallery.
Chemnitz 2025: Capital of Culture with a diverse program
In just under three months, the Capital of Culture year will officially open in Chemnitz. The final program has now been announced. What can visitors from Germany and abroad expect?
Chemnitz plans major events and creative projects as Capital of Culture 2025
In 2025, Chemnitz and Nova Gorica in Slovenia will be the European Capital of Culture. Around two million visitors are expected. What will they be offered in Saxony?
"Silberglanz & Kumpeltod" - museum shows large mining exhibition
From silver to coal to uranium: mining has shaped many regions of Saxony for centuries. It has brought prosperity and shaped culture, but has also led to disease and environmental destruction.
Delay in reopening of 'Kohlewelt' museum in Oelsnitz
Miners in Saxony once extracted not only ore but also coal from the depths. The mining museum in Oelsnitz has dedicated itself to this heritage. But its reopening is a long time coming.
The splendor of Jean-Pierre Latz: furniture art in Dresden
Dresden is home to the world's largest collection of furniture by the Parisian cabinetmaker Jean-Pierre Latz. Forgotten or thought lost after the war, the old splendor is back.
Pechstein collection from Zwickau museum goes on tour
The Zwickau Pechstein Museum closes for years. But the collection of works by expressionist Max Pechstein will not disappear into the archives. An international museum tour is planned.
Show with magnificent French furniture by Jean-Pierre Latz
Cabinetmaker Jean-Pierre Latz created magnificent furniture in the 18th century, which was also much sought-after at the Saxon court. Now they can be seen again for the first time in several decades.
Communication with Clara Schumann: Zwickau museum relies on modern technology
Artificial intelligence makes it possible: in future, it will be possible to talk to the composer's wife on the phone at the Schumann House in Zwickau and also ask her about her husband Robert.
Saxony's art collections with an increase in visitors
Saxony's state museums are enjoying a growing response thanks to their exhibitions. The pre-pandemic level has almost been reached - and more highlights will follow next year.
Missing drawing back in Dresden's Kupferstich-Kabinett
The Kupferstich-Kabinett in Dresden lost numerous works from its collection during the Second World War. Missing works sometimes turn up in the art trade - and can be returned.
New Natural History Museum in Leipzig: construction begins on major underground project
From bowling alley to natural history museum - construction work has begun on the new museum location in Leipzig. Four years and a lot of money are planned for the conversion.
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum Dresden fights to maintain its international reputation
The Deutsches Hygiene-Museum is unique in the world and has an international reputation. Popular science exhibitions are a magnet for visitors, and the museum is also a place for debate - now money is running out.
Tight budget: Dresden's culture to save millions
Dresden has to save. Costs are rising, key allocations from the state are falling. The budget situation is extremely tight. Severe cuts are looming - and a significantly shorter season in Hellerau.
German Hygiene Museum in Dresden warns of imminent imbalance due to cuts in state subsidies
The German Hygiene Museum in Dresden is all about people. The popular science exhibitions are a magnet for the public and the museum is also a forum for debate - but there is a threat of trouble.
Exhibition in Zwickau on the deeds and reappraisal of the NSU
Zwickau is one of the cities inextricably linked to the right-wing extremist terror cell NSU. The core trio lived there and planned their crimes. A new exhibition is now dedicated to this.
Oelsnitz Coal World Museum renovated - opening in October
Saxony has a centuries-long coal mining tradition. Historic sites are museums and tell the story - just like the coal mine in Oelsnitz.
Money for the expansion of Museum Gunzenhauser
The Gunzenhauser Museum preserves the majority of a private collection of 20th century German art. A bank building was turned into an art museum for the foundation of gallery owner Alfred Gunzenhauser.
Visitors admire stolen and returned pieces of jewelry in the Green Vault
The Jewel Room is the most magnificent room in the Historic Green Vault in Dresden. Jewelry made of diamonds and brilliant-cut diamonds stolen and returned during the 2019 burglary can now be seen there.
Stolen jewels sparkle again in Dresden's Green Vault
The burglary of the Historic Green Vault in Dresden was one of the most spectacular art thefts in Germany. Most of the stolen jewels are back in their display cases - but still unrestored.
Stolen jewels back in the Dresden Green Vault
It was one of the most spectacular art thefts in Germany. Now most of the jewels stolen in 2019 can be seen again in the Green Vault.
Return of the stolen jewels to the Historic Green Vault
Their return by the jewel thieves a good three years after the burglary of the Dresden Green Vault was a sensation. Now the recovered jewels can be shown - in their old place.
Anniversary exhibition to mark the 250th birthday of Caspar David Friedrich
The Elbe Sandstone Mountains not far from Dresden inspired the Romantic artist Caspar David Friedrich. He found motifs and moods of nature in the bizarre rocky world - they made his paintings world-famous.
Cultural Foundation sponsors exhibition on the Meissen porcelain manufactory in the GDR
Founded in 1710 after the invention of European hard porcelain, the Meissen manufactory is world-famous. The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen are now shedding light on this rather unexplored chapter of its history.
German-German Museum Mödlareuth shortly before the opening of the new building
During the Cold War, a wall ran through Mödlareuth on the former inner-German border. The German-German Museum in the village has been dealing with the division since 1990. It is currently being expanded.
Financing secured for new Karl May Museum building
Funding has been secured for the construction of a new reception building at the Karl May Museum in Radebeul. Construction should be completed in 2026.
Meijer-van Mensch leaves Ethnographic Collections
The Dresden State Art Collections are facing another change of personnel. After General Director Ackermann, the head of the Enthnographic Collections is also taking up another post.
First car "Made in Zwickau" is back - as a replica
Cars have been built in Zwickau for 120 years. This tradition was founded by engineer August Horch. An association has now resurrected the very first car built here.