SKD | Old Masters Picture Gallery

An outstanding gallery with a magnificent collection of both paintings and sculptures. The artworks are beautifully displayed, with great care and attention to detail, allowing visitors to truly appreciate each piece. The gallery houses the famous Sistine Madonna by Raphael, which is undoubtedly one of its most well-known masterpieces. That said, the collection is far from limited to this single work — there is an impressive wealth of art throughout the entire gallery, each piece equally captivating in its own way. A must-visit cultural experience in Dresden.

If you are in Dresden and have time to visit only one museum- this is the place to visit. Picture gallery hosts may brilliant masters under one roof. You need at least 1,5-2 hours to enjoy exhibition.

Very rich collection of old masters, Cranach, Breughel, Rubens, Titian, Raphael, both the Canalettos uncle and nephew, Crespi, etc. I found the floor plan a little confusing but that’s a palace for you! I could spend a month here and find something new every day. All museums in Germany ask you to check in coats and large bags.

My lifelong dream to visit the Dresden Gallery of Old Masters finally came true. I spent almost whole day admiring the amazing art presented in the galleries, and it was enough. Even though the OMG is not as overwhelmingly big as let's say MET or Louvre one can easily spend 2-3 days here. Rubens, Titian, Botticelli, Cranach to name a few, and there are much more of Dutch, Germany, Italian masters. Please come and enjoy.

Impressive museum, probably the best in Dresden (if not in Germany), with a great collection of classic masterpieces. The architecture and interior layout of the building is really beautiful and easy to navigate and enhances the entire pleasurable experience.

The Gemäldegalerie Dresden is truly a treasure that has emerged from the shadows of history, often referred to as the "Sleeping Beauty" during the communist era. Despite being overlooked for so long, this painting gallery has been beautifully rediscovered and now stands proudly among its esteemed peers like the Uffizi, Prado, the National Gallery and others. Since its establishment in 1746, the gallery has offered an extraordinary collection of masterpieces that captivate art lovers and casual visitors alike. The rich history of the gallery, coupled with its stunning exhibits, makes it an absolute excellence in Dresden. Whether you're an art aficionado or just looking for a cultural experience, the Gemäldegalerie is a must-visit. It’s a powerful reminder of the resilience of art and culture, and a testament to Dresden's commitment to preserving its artistic heritage. Don't miss the chance to experience this magnificent collection! Support it becoming a member of the association MUSEIS SAXONICIS USUI!

What an amazing museum all the great painters are represented and the quality is just astonishing. You can easily spend a day here and still not be boren. The building itself is striking as well . Faciliteiten are good. The king of saxony who collectes all this art certainly had a vision. He would probably never expected it to be for the People however collecting this art was a great idea

Great gallery with beautiful collection. Only problem i had with it is lighting especially in larger rooms. Its sometimes so bad that you can't see the whole painting which kinda killed joy especially with larger or hogre placed paint. Anyway its a great gallery and must have visit

This Old Masters Museum is in a complex. The museum entrance was hard to find because of the tourist groups gathering and blocking the entrance. Once we made it into the building, we were rudely greeted by two old and angry women, and told to go downstairs for tickets. We were directed to self service lockers for coats and backpacks then to purchase tickets. The same rude "greeters" on the first floor practically yelled at me because I had my purse with me. She demanded that I return and store it in the locker. I asked if I could keep it with me because it contained my passport and with a stern and rude "nein" she turned me away. I did manage to put my valuables in my pocket in hopes that there are no pick pockets in the museum. The museum's collection is impressive, but the curation is not up to par. Many of the master works are behind glass such as Raphael's Sistina Madonna. The skylights and lighting above the Sistina Madonna casted a terrible glare, which made it impossible to enjoy the piece from a direct front view. The pieces are incredible, which would make this a 5* museum, but the terrible curation and horrible customer service bumped down 2*.

Ekstasis ~ "standing outside oneself" (from Greek, ex- "out" + histanai "to place"). First there was Raphael's Sistine Madonna. Then, somewhere between Giorgione's Sleeping Venus and Vermeer's Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window -- ecstasy waved and found us: sitting on round sofas, gazing at art.

This museum has two Vermeers (there are only 35 in the world) and an amazing large Raphael painting. It is worth it just for those three paintings (although one Vermeer is only okay). Other than that, over 5 Rubens, Rembrandts, 2 Titians and Tintorettos and a Giorgione. It's great if you love the old masters and Italian and Baroque art. It's also easy to get through--not too big. I love this time period of art (1400-1800) and spent about 2 hours and did the entire gallery (versus other museums that take much longer). The museum ticket gives you access to to the other museums in the Zwinger. The porcelain gallery is amazing--I wasn't sure if I should go and glad I did--it is remarkable. Overall, it's a short visit but full of amazing art. Audio guide is 3.50 and worth it. The audio guide talks more about the history and the artist which I prefer (versus guides that describe the painting).