The Albertinum is Dresden’s museum of modern art, set at the eastern end of Brühl’s Terrace near the Elbe. It brings together the Galerie Neue Meister and modern works from the Skulpturensammlung, with painting and sculpture spanning the Romantic era to the present.
The building began life as a 16th-century arsenal before being transformed into a museum in the late 19th century and named after King Albert of Saxony. Following damage from the 2002 Elbe floods, it reopened in 2010 with a strikingly reworked interior and an airy central courtyard.
For many visitors, the draw is the chance to see Caspar David Friedrich’s enigmatic Romantic landscapes in Dresden, the city where he spent much of his working life. The collection also includes works by artists such as Claude Monet and Otto Dix, offering a rewarding journey from 19th-century painting to the art of a divided and reunited Germany.
Allow at least two hours, and longer if you plan to see a temporary exhibition. Weekday mornings are a good choice for a quieter visit. The Albertinum is generally closed on Mondays; check current opening hours and ticket options before you go, particularly if you plan to visit other Dresden State Art Collections museums.