German Hygiene Museum
Deutsches Hygiene-Museum
A science museum centered on the human body, whose star exhibit is the “Transparent Man” from 1930.
The German Hygiene Museum was founded in 1912 by Lingner, a mouthwash magnate, and its current building was completed in 1930. Its permanent exhibition, “Human Adventure,” explores the human body and health through topics such as body structure, diet, sexuality, and life and death. Its most famous exhibit is the “Transparent Man,” through which visitors can see the skeleton and internal organs. There is also a children’s museum where kids can explore their five senses hands-on. Special exhibitions often address social issues. Admission is about €10 (check the official website for details), and the museum is closed on Mondays. It lies on the west side of the Großer Garten; take tram 10 or 13 to the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum stop.
Opening hours
10:00–18:00; closed Mondays (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- Albertinum
- Kreuzkirche
- Frauenkirche & Neumarkt
- Altmarkt & Striezelmarkt
- Dresden Transport Museum
- Saxon Steamship Company Paddle Steamers
- Brühl's Terrace
- Procession of Princes