SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon

Museum · Dresden

SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon

Museum · Dresden

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Zwinger, 01067 Dresden, Germany

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SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
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SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
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SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
SKD | Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon by null
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Museum with historic scientific instruments and clocks  

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Zwinger, 01067 Dresden, Germany Get directions

mathematisch-physikalischer-salon.skd.museum
@skd.museum

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Zwinger, 01067 Dresden, Germany Get directions

+49 351 49142000
mathematisch-physikalischer-salon.skd.museum
@skd.museum
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@skdmuseum

Features

restroom
crowd family friendly
wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible restroom

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Sep 15, 2025

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Alline Lelis

Google
Interesting place with historical science. The globes section was my favorite. No dogs spotted in any of the scientific exhibits.

Rafał Cieślak

Google
Access is complicated due to construction work, and the map guides around premises are not entirely clear. Some galleries are temporarily closed. Nice collection of old tools and mechanical devices, but poor presentation. Signs on displays barely provide any valuable information. Globes section is lit to preserve exhibits, but it makes it difficult to observe them. Many tools cannot be examined in detail.

Arne Hutflesz

Google
Very nice and beautiful crafted scientific instruments. The exhibition is not that big but (and therefore not very expensive) still very interesting and definitely worth a visit. Explanations in both German and English.

sumpun Thammacharoen

Google
This museum is fantastic and one should slowly explore floor by floor. I think the whole collection need more than 2 hours. Unfortunately, I have soo little time to finish them within 1 hour. I would say that this museum is one of the best for scientific lovers and students.

Alexandr Orlov

Google
Amazing European collection of mathematical and physical Instruments. Considering my tastes and interests, I think it was the most interesting museum for me that I have ever visited. This is a huge collection of everything related to accurate calculations of the past: mathematical and physical devices and instruments, geographical and astronomical devises and instruments. All kinds of watches and compasses, computing devices and so on. It was an unforgettable experience in its own way and I highly recommend visiting it for those who are also interested in such things... and just advising it to visit to those who came to Zwinger (like its other museums, such as art and porcelain collections).

Anna Berdichevskaia

Google
Cool ancient measurement tools, but it's not always clear how exactly do they work. There are tablets with videos of some tools in action, but not enough. We spent a lot of time trying to figure out what are they for and how do they work. There are some interactive replicas which you can play with, but again - not enough. So we ended up being little bit bored and disappointed.

Šejla Džidić

Google
This is truly an exquisite and mind blowing collection. It really takes you back in time of great inventions, alchemy and leaves you amazed with the ingenuity and creativity of the people in those ages. A definite must-see for all history and science geeks and really everyone with an interest in gadgets and just beautifully handcrafted objects.

Gergely Dudás

Google
I liked the exhibition, but we were told AFTER buying our tickets that half of the exhibition is closed at the moment. A coupon or something would've been nice, but as is, we paid the full price for half of the exhibition, and to view a closed door.