The princess is gone. Dance at the Dresden court in the 17th century
Lecture and dance improvisations
In contrast to French kings, Saxon electors tend not to be associated with dance, as indicated by their nicknames and epithets, including "Bierjörg", "Saxon Mars" and "the Strong".
This lecture deals with selected findings from recent court and aristocratic research, dance forms that were practised at the Dresden court, and the people who used dancing as a medium to show off. And who played the music?
- Lecture: Angela Rannow
- Dance improvisations: 2nd year dance students, direction: José Biondi
- Music: Matthias Zeller
A co-operation of the Dresden City Museum with the Dresden Historical Society and the Palucca University of Dance Dresden
Book tip: Angela Rannow. The princess is gone. Dancing at princely and aristocratic side events at the Dresden court in the 17th century. Schriften zur sächsischen Geschichte und Volkskunde vol. 72, edited by Enno Bünz, Andreas Rutz, Joachim Schneider and Ira Spieker on behalf of the Institut für Sächsische Geschichte und Volkskunde e. V., Leipzig 2025
Fig.: Francesco Albani, Cupid's Dance, © Old Masters Picture Gallery, gall. no. 337, Dresden State Art Collections. Photo: Elke Estel
Build Dresden a new bridge!
Holiday workshop
This workshop is all about bridges. What bridges are there in Dresden? How were they constructed? And why did the Carola Bridge actually collapse? Together we will get to the bottom of the secrets of bridge building and then construct our own bridges!
- Age: 8 to 12 years
- Duration: 2 h
- Cost: €5 per person
- Registration online or at the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon - Fri)
110! On the trail of jewellery thieves
Holiday workshop
The museum has been burgled! Go on a treasure hunt and try to find the jewellery that has been stolen. But you'll have to be quick and clever to find the loot!
- Age: 8 to 11 years
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Cost: €5 per person
- Registration online or at the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon - Fri)
110! On the trail of jewellery thieves
Holiday workshop
The museum has been burgled! Go on a treasure hunt and try to find the jewellery that has been stolen. But you'll have to be quick and clever to find the loot!
- Age: 8 to 11 years
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Cost: €5 per person
- Registration online or at the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon - Fri)
Build Dresden a new bridge!
Holiday workshop
This workshop is all about bridges. What bridges are there in Dresden? How were they constructed? And why did the Carola Bridge actually collapse? Together we will get to the bottom of the secrets of bridge building and then construct our own bridges!
- Age: 8 to 12 years
- Duration: 2 h
- Cost: €5 per person
- Registration online or at the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on +49 351 488 7272 (Mon - Fri)
The forgotten master builder – Krubsacius and the Dresden country house
Coffee klatch in the city museum
Friedrich August Krubsacius (1718-1789) was a court architect, the first professor of architecture at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and later also a senior master builder. Respected and well-known at the time, his life and work have almost been forgotten today. However, a significant example of his architecture still exists in Dresden: the former "Land- und Steuerhaus" - now home to the City Museum and the Dresden Municipal Gallery. Let us tell you about the life and work of the master builder, his architectural works and the chequered fate of the "Landhaus".
- With Lutz Reike, Museums of the City of Dresden
- Admission: €15 incl. a piece of cake and coffee (€5 with Dresden Pass)
- Please book in good time online or by calling the visitor service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
The forgotten master builder – Krubsacius and the Dresden country house
Coffee klatch in the city museum
Friedrich August Krubsacius (1718-1789) was a court architect, the first professor of architecture at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts and later also a senior master builder. Respected and well-known at the time, his life and work have almost been forgotten today. However, a significant example of his architecture still exists in Dresden: the former "Land- und Steuerhaus" - now home to the City Museum and the Dresden Municipal Gallery. Let us tell you about the life and work of the master builder, his architectural works and the chequered fate of the "Landhaus".
- With Lutz Reike, Museums of the City of Dresden
- Admission: €15 incl. a piece of cake and coffee (€5 with Dresden Pass)
- Please book in good time online or by calling the visitor service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
In the magic of the indoor theatre – Ludwig Tieck in Dresden
Coffee klatch in the city museum
Ludwig Tieck came to Dresden in 1819 and stayed until 1842. Contemporary reports shed light on the poet's famous "Zimmertheater" on Dresden's Altmarkt. Illustrious guests, artists and well-known Dresden citizens regularly gathered there. Excerpts from Tieck's "Puss in Boots" provide a brief insight into his work.
- With Lutz Reike, Museums of the City of Dresden
- Admission: €15 incl. a slice of cake and coffee (€5 with Dresden Pass)
- Please book in good time online or by calling the visitor service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
In the magic of the indoor theatre – Ludwig Tieck in Dresden
Coffee klatch in the city museum
Ludwig Tieck came to Dresden in 1819 and stayed until 1842. Contemporary reports shed light on the poet's famous "Zimmertheater" on Dresden's Altmarkt. Illustrious guests, artists and well-known Dresden citizens regularly gathered there. Excerpts from Tieck's "Puss in Boots" provide a brief insight into his work.
- With Lutz Reike, Museums of the City of Dresden
- Admission: €15 incl. a slice of cake and coffee (€5 with Dresden Pass)
- Please book in good time online or by calling the visitor service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
"In magical light" – Wilhelm von Kügelgen's memories of his youth
Coffee klatch in the city museum
Like his father, Wilhelm von Kügelgen initially devoted himself to painting - but then he also showed a talent for writing. He described his youthful experiences in the famous "Memoirs of an Old Man" - a book that caused a sensation. From its first publication in 1870 to 1922 alone, it went through 230 editions - and should be read much more often today. We have made a small selection of the most vivid "memories" for you.
- With Lutz Reike, Museums of the City of Dresden
- Admission: €15 incl. a slice of cake and coffee (€5 with Dresden Pass)
- Please book in good time online or by calling the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).
"In magical light" – Wilhelm von Kügelgen's memories of his youth
Coffee klatch in the city museum
Like his father, Wilhelm von Kügelgen initially devoted himself to painting - but then he also showed a talent for writing. He described his youthful experiences in the famous "Memoirs of an Old Man" - a book that caused a sensation. From its first publication in 1870 to 1922 alone, it went through 230 editions - and should be read much more often today. We have made a small selection of the most vivid "memories" for you.
- With Lutz Reike, Museums of the City of Dresden
- Admission: €15 incl. a slice of cake and coffee (€5 with Dresden Pass)
- Please book in good time online or by calling the Visitor Service of the Museums of the City of Dresden on 0351 488 7272 (MO - FR).