The Salon of Mathematical and Physical Instruments in Dresden - State Art Collections Dresden
The Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon was founded under August the Strong in 1728 and remains today one of the world’s most important museums of historical scientifi c instruments.
The Mathematisch-Physikalischer Salon is the oldest museum in the famous Baroque complex of the Dresden Zwinger and now has a completely redesigned exhibition showing an array of devices used over past centuries for measuring the world. These include globes, clocks, automata, burning mirrors, telescopes, and other scientifi c instruments, which are fascinating not only on account of their function but also for their beauty. The exhibits can be viewed close-up, to such an extent that even the tiniest engravings and decorative details are revealed. For the first time, animations provide insights into the internal workings of selected objects. The new exhibition presents the history of the collection in four chapters.
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Openings
- Dayoff: Monday
Price info
Price adult: €6.00
Price reduced: €4.50
Gruppe ab 10 Personen (p.P.): €5.50
Kinder unter 17 Jahren: €0.00
Information on reduced prices: SparkassenCard holders, students, pupils aged 17 and over (including ISIC = internal student ID), participants in the Federal Voluntary Service, FSJ, FÖJ, recipients of unemployment benefit II and the persons listed in the grant notification for the specified period of validity, social welfare recipients, people with a degree of disability (at least 50), holders of Czech Railways tickets, Card holders and members of art/cultural institutions: Dresden Pass, Leipzig Pass, Ehrenamtspass Dresden, Sächsische Ehrenamtskarte, IAA (International Association of Art) and member organization IGBK (Internat. Gesellschaft für Bildende Künste), Kulturpass der Euroregion Elbe/Labe (validity area Dresden), Archäologen-Verband, artcard des art-Magazins, schlösserlandKARTE, Verband der Deutschen KunsthistorikerPayment methods
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Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeNotes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Separate entrance (door 100 cm) for wheelchair users via incline (8 % incline, 130 cm length) and lift: space of 126x140 cm for turning a wheelchair; control elements 87-119 cm
- Toilet for wheelchair users: door 88 cm, >200x132 cm in front and 94 cm to the right of the toilet, 46 cm toilet height
- Guided tours for blind, visually impaired, deaf and people with learning difficulties on request
- Accompanying booklet in simple language available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
LiftDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 80 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
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