All Renaissance art & Early modern art museums to visit in Saxony

Experience the artistic revival of the Renaissance and early modern periods at 9 museums in Saxony. These museums showcase masterpieces from a transformative era in art history.

Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Saxony:

  1. Old Masters Painting Gallery1

    Old Masters Painting Gallery

     Dresden
    The Old Masters Painting Gallery (Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister) is a musuem in Dresden that holds a collection of paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The collection contains over 750 paintings, including old masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance and Baroque, but also works by the Flemi
  2. Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments2

    Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments

     Dresden
    Royal Cabinet of Mathematical and Physical Instruments (Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon) is a museum in Dresden that belongs to the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden. It is a museum of historic clocks and scientific instruments. The museum holds and exhibits a collection that includes globes, ast
  3. Museum der Bildenden Künste3

    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
  4. Städtische Sammlungen Freital auf Schloss Burgk4

    Städtische Sammlungen Freital auf Schloss Burgk

     Freital
    Schloß Burgk is a Saxon castle located in Burgk, which is part of the municipality of Freital, in the district of Saxon Switzerland-East Ore Mountains. This historical site offers a glimpse into the architectural style of the Renaissance period, with its characteristic scroll gables. The castle has been restored in the 19th century, preserving its historical charm and significance.
  5. Museum of Local History (Stadtgeschichtliches)5

    Museum of Local History (Stadtgeschichtliches)

     Leipzig
    The Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig is a museum in Leipzig that collects, documents and exhibits objects, information and contexts of the city from the city of Leipzig in the early Middle Ages to the present. Housed in the city town hall, this museum is devoted to the history of Leipzig. Visitor
  6. Schloß Voigtsberg6

    Schloß Voigtsberg

     Oelsnitz
    The Voigtsberg Castle, which was later renamed Schloss Voigtsberg, is a typical high medieval castle. It was significantly damaged during the Thirty Years' War and was subsequently rebuilt into a castle. This transformation has given the structure a unique blend of architectural styles, making it a fascinating site for history and architecture enthusiasts.
  7. Gnandstein Castle7

    Gnandstein Castle

     Frohburg
    Burg Gnandstein, situated above the Wyhra river in Gnandstein, a district of the city of Frohburg, in the Leipzig district in Saxony, is a significant historical site. It is recognized as Saxony's best-preserved Romanesque fortress, offering a unique glimpse into the region's past.
  8. Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen8

    Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen

     Kamenz
    Since August 2011, the Klosterkirche St. Annen has been serving multiple purposes. It is not only a place for ecclesiastical activities and concerts but also houses the Klosterkirche und Sakralmuseum St. Annen. This museum showcases sacred works of art from the Kamenz churches, offering visitors a chance to appreciate the religious artistry of the region.
  9. Barockschloss Königshain9

    Barockschloss Königshain

     Königshain
    The Barockschloss Königshain, also referred to as Neues Schloss Königshain, is one of two castles located in the community of Königshain, situated in the Görlitz district. This region is part of Upper Lusatia, an area in eastern Saxony. The castle is a significant part of the local history and architecture, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.