The best museums in Dessau in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Dessau, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Dessau? These are the best ones:

  1. Dessau Zoo1

    Dessau Zoo

     Dessau
    The Dessau Zoo, situated in the city of Dessau-Roßlau, is a significant recreational area that attracts over 120,000 visitors annually. Established in 1958 within the park of a 19th-century mausoleum, the zoo spans across 11 hectares. It is located in the Ziebigk district, immediately east of the Georgium, and forms a large landscape park together with the Georgengarten and Beckerbruch, although it is not part of the Dessau-Wörlitzer Garden Realm World Heritage Site.
  2. Museum für Naturkunde und Vorgeschichte2

    Museum für Naturkunde und Vorgeschichte

     Dessau
    The Museum für Naturkunde und Vorgeschichte, located in Dessau-Roßlau, is a city museum that was established in 1927. It is home to a wide range of collections, including those related to archaeology, paleontology, geology, botany, and zoology. These collections provide a comprehensive overview of the natural history and prehistory of the region.
  3. Technikmuseum Hugo Junkers3

    Technikmuseum Hugo Junkers

     Dessau
    The Hugo-Junkers Museum is situated in the Klein-Kühnau district of Dessau-Roßlau. This location is easily accessible and offers a unique opportunity to explore the industrial achievements of the aircraft manufacturer Hugo Junkers.
  4. Anhaltische Gemäldegalerie4

    Anhaltische Gemäldegalerie

     Dessau
    The Anhaltische Gemäldegalerie Dessau is an art museum located in the independent city of Dessau-Roßlau. The museum's collection primarily focuses on works of the Old Masters, offering visitors a chance to explore a wide range of historical art pieces.
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    Museum für Stadtgeschichte

     Dessau

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