All contemporary art museums to visit in Saxony

Experience the cutting-edge world of contemporary art at 10 museums in Saxony. These museums showcase works by modern artists, exploring current themes and innovative techniques.

Are you a fan of contemporary art? These are the best contemporary art museums in Saxony:

  1. Gunzenhauser Museum1

    Gunzenhauser Museum

     Chemnitz
    The Gunzenhauser Museum is an art gallery and museum situated in Chemnitz, which is the third largest city in Saxony, Germany. This location is known for its rich cultural and historical significance, making it a popular destination for tourists and art enthusiasts alike.
  2. Panometer Dresden2

    Panometer Dresden

     Dresden
    The Panometer Dresden is a former gasometer in which one of two panoramic paintings of Austrian-born artist Yadegar Asisi is displayed, alongside an exhibition. The panoramas Baroque Dresden and Dresden 1945 have been shown alternately. The former shows Dresden as it might have appeared in 1756, the
  3. Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz3

    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.
  4. New Masters Gallery - Albertinum4

    New Masters Gallery - Albertinum

     Dresden
    The Galerie Neue Meister (New Masters Gallery) is a modern art museum in Dresden that is housed in the Albertinum that exhibits around 300 paintings from the 19th century until today. The collection of the museum contains around 3,000 pieces and includes works from Otto Dix, Edgar Degas, Vincent van
  5. Museum der Bildenden Künste5

    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
  6. Lügenmuseum6

    Lügenmuseum

     Radebeul
    In 2010, the Lügenmuseum had to relocate due to rental disputes, and its exhibits were put into storage. The museum found a new home in the inn Serkowitz in Radebeul, Saxony, where it was reopened as a temporary permanent exhibition on September 9, 2012. The future use of the former inn is still to be decided.
  7. Museum Bautzen7

    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.
  8. Kunstsammlungen Zwickau8

    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.
  9. Daetz-Centrum Lichtenstein9

    Daetz-Centrum Lichtenstein

     Lichtenstein/Sachsen
    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.
  10. Stadtmuseum Pirna10

    Stadtmuseum Pirna

     Pirna
    The Stadtmuseum Pirna serves as the central city and local history museum of the Saxon county town Pirna. This town is also the administrative seat of the district Sächsische Schweiz-Osterzgebirge. The museum provides a comprehensive insight into the history and culture of the region, making it a valuable destination for tourists interested in local history.