Armoury in Dresden Royal Palace
The collection is one of the most valuable collections of ceremonial weapons and costumes in the world and is also one of the largest.
The armoury brings together richly decorated armour, firearms, swords and sabres made of precious metals, as well as magnificent clothing and riding gear. The collection of around 13,000 individual pieces originated from the possessions of the Saxon dukes and electors.
Opening hours
Monday: 10–17 o'clock
Wednesday–Sunday: 10–17 o'clock
Tuesday: closed
daily 10-18 h, Tuesday closed
Price information
The ticket is valid for all museums in the Residenzschloss except the Historic Green Vault: Small Ballroom, Hausmannsturm, Royal Parade Rooms of Augustus the Strong, Kupferstich-Kabinett, Neues Grünes Gewölbe, Münzkabinett, Rüstkammer (Auf dem Weg zur Kurfürstenmacht, Riesensaal, Gewehrgalerie im Langen Gang, Kurfürstliche Garderobe, Silberwaffensaal, Türckische Cammer, Weltsicht und Wissen um 1600).
Regular admission: € 14
Reduced: 10,50 €
under 17 years: free admission
Groups of 10 or more: €12.50
Regular admission: € 14
Reduced: 10,50 €
under 17 years: free admission
Groups of 10 or more: €12.50
Getting there
The armoury in the Dresden Residenzschloss is centrally located in the old town and easy to reach. Visitors can travel by various forms of public transport, such as tram lines 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 11, 12 and bus lines 75 and 94, which all stop near the palace. Car drivers can park in the surrounding streets and multi-storey car parks. Detailed directions and information on car parks can be found on the Residenzschloss website.
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