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German Hygiene Museum
A Hub for Science, Culture, and Society
Counts toward these achievements:
Dresden: First Steps10 pts
Dresden: Explorer25 pts
Dresden: Insider50 pts
Founded in 1912, the German Hygiene Museum in Dresden showcases modern architecture by Wilhelm Kreis. Opened in 1930, it stands as a cultural heritage site attracting 280,000 visitors annually with its unique focus on societal and scientific topics. Rebuilt during the GDR era after its destruction in 1945, it underwent extensive renovation between 2001 and 2005.
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The current building was reconstructed during the GDR era after being heavily damaged in 1945.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1912
- Architect
- Wilhelm Kreis
- Architectural Style
- Modernism
- Annual Visitors
- 280,000
- Heritage Status
- Cultural Heritage Monument
- Opening Date
- 1912
- Opening Hours
- Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
- Wheelchair Access
- Fully accessible
- Website
- dhmd.de
- Phone
- +49 351 4846400
Evidence and review
- Authorship
- Authorship unavailable
- Publication approval
- Approval provenance unavailable
- Editorial review
- Not reviewed
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