The Fascination of Time – Bringing Time to Life
For 180 years Glashütte has been an important centre for the German art of watchmaking. With its development, the town located south of Dresden is one of the most exciting scenes of German economic history. You can experience this history and the fascinating world of mechanical timekeeping at the German Watch Museum Glashütte. The permanent exhibition, set up chronologically, uses multimedia to give an insight into the eventful history of the Glashütte watch industry, from its beginnings in 1845 up to the present day. Individuals and companies are explored in striking ways through the use of unique exhibits and archive documents. Varying special exhibitions take place alongside this, focusing thematically on an era, an individual or a product from Glashütte watch history. Talks, initiatives and a range of family-friendly events accompany the exhibitions throughout the year. Experience an interesting and extraordinary journey through time, through the many different facets of timekeeping and watchmaking in Glashütte.
We look forward to your visit to the German Watch Museum Glashütte!
Open from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am – 5 pm
Wednesday, 19/11/2025, Day of Prayer and Repentance, open 10 am – 5 pm
Different opening hours at the turn of the year:
22/12 – 26/12/2025, closed
27/12/2025, open 10 am – 5 pm
28/12/2025, open 10 am – 5 pm
29/12/2025 – 01/01/2026, closed
02/01 – 04/01/2026, open 10 am – 5 pm
Museum closed for cleaning work:
12/01 – 16/01/2026, closed
Individual guided tours are generally possible by prior arrangement (group tours from 10 persons also on Mondays and Tuesdays).
Visitor address:
Schillerstraße 3a
01768 Glashütte/Saxony
Germany
| Adults | 8.50 € |
| Reduced* | 5.50 € |
| Children until 6 years of age | free |
| Family tickets – 1 adult and children until 16 years – 2 adults and children until 16 years | 14.50 € 18.00 € |
| Group / from 10 persons (p. p.) | 5.50 € |
| Partner annual pass | 30.00 € |
| *Pupils, students, apprentices, severely handicapped persons and unemployed persons with valid ID |
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