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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festlicher Raum mit prunkvollen goldenen Elementen und einem Thron
© Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Foto: HC KRASS

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Special Exhibition
06/06/2025—21/12/2025

Mythos Handwerk. Zwischen Ideal und Alltag

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© Kunstgewerbemuseum, SKD, Foto: Susanne Ehnert
Exhibition by the Kunstgewerbemuseum at Japanisches Palais
From 2026

All in! Re-Designing Democracy

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© Andreas Rost; Kupferstich-Kabinett, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Foto: Caterina Micksch

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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Goldener Kronleuchter
© Frank C. Möller Fine Arts/Michael Holz

[Translate to English:] Archiv

 

Past exhibitions of the Kunstgewerbemuseum

 

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