Royal State Apartments
The Royal Parade Rooms were first used in September 1719 on the occasion of the wedding of Electoral Prince Friedrich August with the Austrian imperial daughter and Archduchess Maria Josepha. In this sequence of rooms, the Saxon-Polish Elector and King displayed his dignity, power, and claim to rank in the European hierarchy of rule.
Address
Residenzschloss (Royal Palace)
Taschenberg 2
01067 Dresden
Opening hours
Wednesday to Monday 10 am to 6 pm
Tuesday closed
Closing time: 5.8.2024 to 18.10.2024
Different opening hours:
3. and 31.10.2024 / 20.11.2024 10 am to 6 pm
24.12.2024 10 am to 2 pm
25. and 26.12.2024 10 am to 6 pm
31.12.2024 10 am to 4 pm
1.1.2025 12 pm to 6 pm
Extras
- audio guide
- guided tours
- café
- shop
- limited disabled access
- accessible restroom
Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden/David Brandt
Fait à Paris. The Art Furniture of Jean-Pierre Latz at the Dresden Court
From 19 October 2024 to 2 February 2025, the special exhibition Fait à Paris. The Art Furniture of Jean-Pierre Latz at the Dresden Court will showcase the unique furniture pieces of master cabinetmaker Jean-Pierre Latz, displayed for the first time since the Second World War in the State Apartments of the Residenzschloss. The exhibition is the result of an extensive research and restoration project, highlighting Latz’s significance as one of the leading ébénistes of his era.
The exhibition features Latz’s highly intricate masterpieces, which lie between strict Baroque and light Rococo styles. The pieces on display include clocks and pedestals, distinguished by exquisite craftsmanship, such as Boulle marquetry and gilded fittings. Among the notable items are the Palm Trunk Clocks, damaged during the Second World War and now restored for display.
Highlights and Activities The exhibition offers an impressive collection of Latz’s intricate furniture, including opulent clocks and pedestals. New digital tour formats enable live inclusion of collections from museums worldwide. Virtual presentations from HTW Dresden also provide insights into previously unknown construction methods of Latz’s furniture. An extensive programme of tours and guided walks is also available.
Visitor Information
Special Exhibition: Fait à Paris. The Art Furniture of Jean-Pierre Latz at the Dresden Court, special exhibition by the Kunstgewerbemuseum of the Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden
Location: Royal State Apartments, Residenzschloss
Dates: 19 October 2024 to 2 February 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm, closed on Mondays