Bundeswehr Military History Museum

Bundeswehr Military History Museum
Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr
The Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr shortly after it re-opened in October 2011
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LocationDresden, Germany
Coordinates51°04′43″N 13°45′36″E / 51.07861°N 13.76000°E / 51.07861; 13.76000
TypeMilitary history
DirectorRudolf J. Schlaffer
CuratorKristiane Janeke
Public transit accessStauffenbergallee tram stop
Websitehttps://mhmbw.de/
Opening timesThursday–Tuesday
10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon 9 p.m.)
Interior, and view of art work 'Love and Hate' by Charles Sandison. Bundeswehr Military History Museum, Dresden

The Bundeswehr Military History Museum (German: Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr (MHMBw)) is the military museum of the German Armed Forces, the Bundeswehr, and one of the major military history museums in Germany. It is located in a former military arsenal in the Albertstadt which is part of Dresden. After a long history of switching titles and approaches to military history, the museum was re-opened in 2011 with a new internal and external concept. The museum focuses on the human aspects of war,[1] while also showcasing the evolution of German military technology.

Lieutenant Colonel Dr Rudolf J. Schlaffer heads the museum as director since October 2021. From 2004 onwards and in addition to the directors, historians are appointed as academic leadership and to design the permanent exhibition. Since September 2020, historian Dr Kristiane Janeke has held this position and is the head of the museum's exhibitions, collection and research department.

  1. ^ "Military History Museum Dresden - Daniel Libeskind". Inexhibit. Archived from the original on October 29, 2016. Retrieved October 28, 2016.