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As a university covering all academic disciplines, TU Dresden offers a broad spectrum of subjects. It is among the top academic research institutions in Germany, its excellence built on exchange and cooperation both between disciplines, and with the economy and society at large.
The Deutsches Hygiene-Museum (German Hygiene Museum) is an open-discussion forum for everyone interested in the cultural, social and scientific revolutions taking place in our society at the beginning of the 21st century. Its special exhibitions focus on current or historical themes from science and society, art and culture.
The Sächsische Landesbibliothek – Staats- und Universitätsbibliothek (Saxon State and University Library Dresden) is one of the largest academic libraries in Germany. It runs the Dresdner Digitalisierungszentrum (Dresden Digitization Center), a leading centre for mass digitisation, and is a member of the Competence Network of the Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek (German Digital Library). It plays a leading role in the development of production and presentation software and robot technology.
The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden State Art Collections) is one of the most important art collections in the world, offering a thematic variety which is quite unique. Now filling 12 museums, its origins go back to the collection of the Electors of Saxony, begun in the year 1560. The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden sees itself in this great tradition, but, more importantly, is committed to developing visions which will help to shape the future.
The Semperoper Dresden is one of the most important opera houses in Europe. As the home of the Saxon State Opera, the traditional Saxon State Orchestra and the Semperoper Ballet, it stands for musical excellence and artistic diversity. Its repertoire ranges from classical opera and ballet to contemporary productions. It functions not only as a performance venue, but also as a cultural symbol of Dresden and a living center of European music history.
The Staatsschauspiel Dresden is one of the most renowned theaters in the German-speaking world. With the Schauspielhaus and the Kleinen Bühne, it offers a diverse repertoire ranging from classical drama and contemporary plays to experimental formats. The focus is on an artistic standard that combines socially relevant theater and innovative directorial handwriting - as a cultural forum and formative source of inspiration for the contemporary theater landscape.
The Europäische Zentrum der Künste HELLERAU is one of the most important interdisciplinary production and performance centers for contemporary arts in Europe. Dance, theater, music, media art and performance come together in the historic Festspielhaus architecture from 1911. HELLERAU sees itself as a laboratory for aesthetic and social developments, offering artists from all over the world space for research, exchange and innovation - as an international and dynamic center of current art and discourse production.
The Kunsthaus Dresden – Städtische Galerie für Gegenwartskunst is a central location for contemporary art and cultural dialog in the city. With changing exhibitions, projects in the urban space and international collaborations, the house is dedicated to current social issues and new forms of artistic expression. The focus is on participatory formats and interdisciplinary approaches that make it possible to experience art as a medium of reflection and exchange - as an open platform and committed player in the urban and global art discourse.
The Stadtmuseum Dresden is the city's central cultural history museum and documents its development from its beginnings to the present day. In the baroque country house architecture on Neumarkt, it presents collections and exhibitions on the city's history, everyday culture, politics and urban development. With its interdisciplinary approach, the museum combines historical depth with current perspectives - as a lively place of remembrance, education and critical examination of Dresden's past and future.
DRESDEN-concept (Dresden Research and Education Synergies for the Development of Excellence and Novelty) is a network of leading Dresden research and cultural institutions under the leadership of the Technische Universität Dresden. The aim is close cooperation in science, culture and education in order to create synergies and strengthen international visibility. Through joint research projects, infrastructure, transfer and knowledge translation, DRESDEN-concept acts as a driver of innovation - a dynamic alliance that combines cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with urban development and social dialog.