The Kunstgewerbemuseum at Schloss Pillnitz will remain closed in 2025. This is due to preparations for the structural refurbishment of the buildings. You are welcome to visit the exhibitions of the Kunstgewerbemuseum at other locations.
Intro text Kunstgewerbemuseum
The idyllic location in Pillnitz draws visitors to the ensemble – conceived as a summer residence – from May to October. In addition to presenting their holdings, the museum also shows special exhibitions in Pillnitz as well as in other locations.
At other locations
Permanent exhibition at the Royal Palace
The Royal State Apartments of August the Strong and the Porcelain Cabinet
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Special Exhibition
06/06/2025—21/12/2025
Mythos Handwerk. Zwischen Ideal und Alltag
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Exhibition by the Kunstgewerbemuseum at Japanisches Palais

Kunstgewerbemuseum at Schloss Pillnitz
Permanent exhibition
The collection of the Kunstgewerbemuseum
The collection of the Kunstgewerbemuseum holds over 60,000 objects, ranging from pieces of furniture, textiles to musical instruments and vessels to clocks and clock-faces.
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Exhibition at the Bergpalais of Schloss Pillnitz
Design around 1800
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Weitere Ausstellungen
Further Exhibitions