Werker Stable Transport Museum

The Dresden Museum of Transport contains steam locomotives, cars and trams of the early 20th century, retro cars, horse-drawn trams, and the oldest German steam locomotive "Muldenthal".

Museum of Transport (Verkehrsmuseum), photo by chriechers

The Dresden Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum Dresden) was opened in 1956 in the building of the former historical museum, which used to have the stables of the Saxon Elector Christian I. The museum was launched on May 1, 1952 during negotiations between the technical university and the Ministry of Transport. The basis of the exhibition was the exhibits of the Saxon Museum of Railway Transport.

Bicycle Exhibition, photo by Torsten Maue

Here you can study the history and view unique exhibits that are closely related to rail, air and water transport. In addition to the above types of transport, trams, motorcycles, bicycles and cars can be added here. Particular attention is drawn to the hall where the model railroad is located. A lot of interesting and informative awaits you in the transport museum in the stable of Werker.

Steam locomotive "Muldenthal", photo Thomas230660

Retro cars, photo by Dan Ohnesorg

How to get there

Take tram 4, 8, 9 to the Theaterplatz stop.

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