Bundeswehr Military History Museum
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, while also showcasing the evolution of German military technology.
Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr | |
The Militärhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr shortly after it re-opened in October 2011 | |
| Location | Dresden, Germany |
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| Coordinates | 51°04′43″N 13°45′36″E |
| Type | Military history |
| Director | Rudolf J. Schlaffer |
| Curator | Kristiane Janeke |
| Public transit access | Stauffenbergallee tram stop |
| Website | https://mhmbw.de/ |
| Opening times | Thursday–Tuesday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Mon 9 p.m.) |
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.