• Unique in Europe: At the German Hygiene Museum, visitors experience the "Adventure Human"
  • Discovering with all senses at the German Hygiene Museum

Deutsches Hygiene-Museum

Near the Dresden Frauenkirche, the German Hygiene Museum invites visitors to experience people and their bodies up close. For over a century, this unique interactive museum has provided a fascinating insight “under the skin.” It houses both the permanent exhibition “Adventure Human” and the Dresden Children’s Museum “World of the Senses” (for children between 5 and 12 years old) under one roof. Additionally, annually changing exhibitions on current topics from science, culture, and society are presented. The listed museum building is an outstanding example of New Objectivity architecture. Public tours provide insights into the museum’s eventful history in the 20th century.

Address

Lingnerplatz 1
01069 Dresden

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Opening hours

Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10 am to 6 pm
Closed on December 24th/25th and January 1st.

Extras

  • audio guide
  • guided tours
  • café/restaurant
  • shop
  • disabled access in all areas of the museum
  • accessible restroom

Air. One for All

A Journey Through the Invisible World of Air

The special exhibition Air. One for All at the German Hygiene Museum Dresden explores an invisible yet omnipresent element: air. The exhibition guides visitors through the fascinating movements of air across different geological eras, ecosystems, and national boundaries. Artworks and interactive stations address both the physical properties of air and its effects on society and the environment. Highlights such as an “Air Archive” and an “Emissions Memory” encourage reflection and participation.

Highlights and Activities

Special exhibits include the Air Archive, a collection of personal air perceptions, and the Fog Catchers, which visually illustrate air movements. A massive air conditioning duct demonstrates humanity’s attempt to control air. Interactive stations, such as the Emissions Memory, make the complex dimensions of CO₂ emissions tangible. In the Air Lab, visitors can engage in chemical experiments. Additionally, guided tours, workshops, and lectures will address the social and political dimensions of air.

Visitor Information

Special Exhibition: Air. One for All
Location: Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
Dates: 9 November 2024 to 10 August 2025
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–6pm