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Dresden Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum Dresden)

The motor car has also had an important part to play in Saxony’s history. The Transport Museum in Dresden in the Johanneum (a former Electoral coachhouse and stable building in the heart of the old quarter) presents important chapters of automotive history, with a focus on models from former East Germany and Saxony.

One example is the prototype of the first 'Wanderer' car from 1924, although it never went into series production.

Another is the three-wheeled 'Phänomobil' from 1924, manufactured by the traditional Saxon manufacturer Phänomen.

An important piece in this fascinating exhibition is the replica of the famous three-wheeler by Carl Benz from 1886, which is considered the forerunner of the modern-day car.

The museum’s collection comprises 66 cars, 48 heavy goods vehicles and buses, 200 two-wheeled vehicles, 108 trains, 9 trams and special purpose-built vehicles, and 49 large aviation exhibits including the only intact fuselage from the East German 152 jet passenger airliner.
Visitors are advised to allow plenty of time if they would like to take a close look at all the exhibits.

Address: Augustusstraße 1, 01067 Dresden

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