Exhibitions

Garrison Church

Documentation of the history: originally Romanic castle chapel; first garrison church in Saxony (1676); formally reopened in 2000 following extensive reconstruction work

At well defined dates at the top of every hour a 15 minutes concert commences on the Jehmlich-Organ. Free admission! However, we would appreciate donations for the church music.

(open from April - September: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; October: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.;
open during the day of prayer and repentance as well as during the Advent weekends: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Programme information under events

Pump House

The history of the well and water supply facilities
Movable constructions of the former means of getting water like horse gin, treadmill and steam engine stand in this exhibition.

In the winter holidays (11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.), from April to October (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) and each weekend in Advent (11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.): water from the well are conveyed by help of the restored electric motor from 1912

Old Armoury

The arsenal of arms - History of Saxon armoury
The function of arsenals as a depot for weapons, equipment and trophies is explained.

Exhibition of the Military History Museum of the Deutsche Bundeswehr Dresden

(open from April - September: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.;
from October - March: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

Treasure House

History of the treasury where the Saxon State reserves used to be stored
During uneasy times the building was used as a depot for the state treasures. During the 19th century the state treasures were sometimes also kept here during times of peace (up to 2 million thalers).

Commandants House

The Commandant’s home: look into the formerly private rooms of the Fortress Commandant, as they were furnished around 1900

Commandant's Stable

History of Commandant's stable
As it used to look like around 1900 when both the Commandant’s horses and all the draught-horses of the artillery were kept here.

Georg's Castle

About the construction of the building and of the state prison with prison cell
Documentary about the fate of selected inmates of the most feared state prison in Saxony with a cell used during the 18th century.

Magdalen's Castle / Barrel cellar

Displays about the construction of the building and the history of the three giant wine barrels
This was built as a Renaissance palace which was used to house the royal family and the provision house. The giant wine cask of August the Strong which held 238,000 litres was kept in the cask cellar from 1725 until 1818.

Ordnance magazine

Lapidarium (including gravestones from the former fortress graveyard)

Gate House

About the history of the Saxon Artillery
Exhibits of Saxon artillery are on display including firearms, uniforms and tin soldiers.

Exhibition of the Military History Museum of the Deutsche Bundeswehr Dresden

(open from October - April: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)