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The Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (SKD) form one of the oldest and most renowned museum complexes in the world. With origins in the collections of the Saxon electors in the 16th century, the SKD represent a cultural institution of international significance.
The network of the SKD includes 15 museums that offer a thematic diversity that is unique in its kind internationally. Among the most significant museums are the Kupferstich-Kabinett, the Gemäldegalerie Alte Meister, the Grüne Gewölbe, the Mathematisch-Physikalische Salon, the Porzellansammlung, and the Kunstgewerbemuseum, among others. These museums house collections of paintings, sculptures, graphics, porcelain, historical clocks, and scientific instruments, as well as ethnographic and folklore collections[2][5].
The SKD are committed to making art and culture accessible to a broad public while promoting the preservation and research of the collections. The institution is dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge and the promotion of cultural education. Transparency, accessibility, and the maintenance of cultural diversity are central values of the SKD[2][5].
The SKD place great importance on sustainability and accessibility. The new online shop of the SKD has been developed with high standards of accessibility according to the BITV guidelines to ensure that all visitors have unrestricted access to the offerings. In addition, the SKD offers digital services such as Zoom meetings and print@home tickets to provide visitors with a flexible and environmentally friendly experience[4].
The SKD regularly organize special exhibitions that cover current and historical themes. Examples include exhibitions on Caspar David Friedrich, Polish art, and the presentation of recovered jewels in the Historical Grüne Gewölbe. Furthermore, the SKD is involved in projects such as the reforestation project "Caspar-David-Friedrich-Wald," which aims to strengthen the environment and the cultural landscape of Saxony[5].
The Staatlichen Kunstsammlungen Dresden are thus not only a place of cultural preservation and presentation but also a vibrant institution that is committed to the future of art and culture, placing sustainability and accessibility at the forefront.
