NEW MASTERS
Guided tour of the New Masters Museum: Visionaries between Naturalism and Abstraction
Immerse yourself in the fascinating diversity of painting from Romanticism to contemporary art on a guided tour of the Albertinum.
HIGHLIGHTS: Masterpieces from the 19th century to the present day, including works by Caspar David Friedrich, Carl Gustav Carus, Adrian Ludwig Richter, Adolph Menzel, Arnold Böcklin, Manet, Monet, Degas, Gauguin, van Gogh, Paula Modersohn-Becker, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Lovis Corinth, Max Liebermann, Otto Dix, Hermann Glöckner, Bernhard Heisig, Theodor Rosenhauer, Werner Tübke, Georg Baselitz, Gerhard Richter.
Museum Tour Dresden: Discover the New Masters at the Albertinum
The Albertinum, an impressive fusion of the historic Armory and modern architecture by Berlin-based Staab Architekten, brings together the New Masters Gallery and the Sculpture Collection. With its light-filled spaces and seamless transitions, this architectural masterpiece offers an unforgettable art experience.
Masterpieces and Their Stories: A Journey from Caspar David Friedrich to Otto Dix
From Caspar David Friedrich’s romantic landscapes to the impressionist works of Max Liebermann and Max Slevogt, and on to the expressionist masterpieces of Ernst Ludwig Kirchner – the collection provides a comprehensive insight into art history. A highlight of the museum tour includes groundbreaking works of the New Objectivity movement, such as Otto Dix’s poignant portraits, as well as striking post-war art from East Germany.
Art That Inspires: Answers to Today’s Questions
The exhibition’s exceptional design brings the diversity of the collection and the connections between the paintings to life. Contemporary works by Gerhard Richter and Georg Baselitz offer fascinating perspectives on modern art, demonstrating the collection’s ongoing vibrancy and relevance. Immerse yourself in the artistic and societal questions of both the past and present on a museum tour at the Albertinum.
Book your museum tour to the Albertinum now and experience the dialog of the New Masters up close! Or send us a non-binding inquiry!
A few more details about the tour
- Languages: German / English
- Duration: 2 hours
- Bank transfer (within the EU) or cash payment
- Date: according to request
- Meeting point: cash desk and information area
- Additional entry fees apply / group size max. 20
Your Dresden team: Nicole Brey & Michael Brey

Back in the '90s, we packed our bags! Starting as tour guides and lecturers, we arrived in Dresden’s booming tourism sector in 1998. For over 10 years, we also curated exhibitions across Europe as art historians. Experience the city through our audio guides, too! As tour guides in Dresden, we offer personalized service and valuable tips.
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JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE

Dresden gave me great pleasure and rekindled my desire to think about art. This beautiful place is an incredible treasure trove of all kinds of things.