Galerie Neue Meister

Museum Dresden museum showcasing 19th- and 20th-century art

Housed in Dresden’s Albertinum, Galerie Neue Meister showcases 19th- and 20th-century painting and sculpture; art lovers visit for works by German Romantics, Impressionists and modernists.

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The Galerie Neue Meister is the city of Dresden’s collection of 19th- and 20th-century art and is housed in the Albertinum museum in Saxony. The collection concentrates on modern and contemporary painting and sculpture from that period.

Gallery rooms present works by European and German artists across movements such as Romanticism, Impressionism and modernism, paired with sculpture displays in adjoining halls. Exhibition layouts group paintings and three-dimensional works by period and school and include changing temporary exhibitions drawn from the collection.

Dresden’s Neue Meister collection developed from municipal and royal acquisitions of the 19th and 20th centuries and was relocated into the Albertinum to create a unified presentation of later art. The Albertinum building has served as the collection’s public home and underwent refurbishments to accommodate modern display and conservation needs.

The Albertinum and the Galerie Neue Meister sit on Dresden’s Brühl’s Terrace along the Elbe River, within the historic centre and close to other major Dresden museums and cultural sites.

  • Collection focus: Displays focus on 19th- and 20th-century European paintings and sculptures and are housed in the Albertinum building on the city's Brühl's Terrace.

What to See #

  • Albertinum: Located within the Albertinum museum on Dresden's Brühl's Terrace, occupying galleries dedicated to 19th- and 20th-century painting and sculpture.
  • Sculpture collection: The museum's sculpture displays present works from the 19th century onward in rooms adjoining the painting galleries and are curated alongside the Neue Meister collection.
Galerie Neue Meister
Albertinum, Galeriestrasse, Dresden (Neue Meister collection location)
51.0519, 13.7444
Commonly Tue-Sun 10:00am-6:00pm, closed Mondays (check site for variations)
Main collection admission varies with Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden ticketing; check the Albertinum/Skulpturensammlung site

How to Get to Galerie Neue Meister #

The Albertinum is in Dresden’s city centre near the Brühl’s Terrace. From Dresden Hauptbahnhof it is reachable by tram (lines 3, 7, 9) to the ‘Theaterplatz’ stop or a 15-20 minute walk.

Tips for Visiting Galerie Neue Meister #

  • Time visits for weekday mornings to avoid school groups and tourist coach arrivals.
  • Look for 19th‑century German Romantic pieces and the quiet rooms dedicated to portraiture-these smaller galleries reward slow looking.
  • Buy a combined ticket with nearby museums if intending to explore the Kunsthalle-saves money and time.

Best Time to Visit Galerie Neue Meister #

Best visited in shoulder seasons for fewer crowds; winter is also quiet but check for holiday closures.

Spring & Autumn
April-June & September-October · 8-20°C
Pleasant city weather makes combining museum visits with walking in the Neustadt enjoyable.
Winter
December-February · -2-6°C
Fewer tourists and the galleries are warm and welcoming; check holiday closures.

Weather & Climate near Galerie Neue Meister #

Climate

Galerie Neue Meister's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (637 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 48 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.2h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.7h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
15.4h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
70%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
16.3h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
15.9h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 25°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.4h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 20°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
14°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

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