{"id":2056,"date":"2016-01-22T12:31:10","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T10:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=2056"},"modified":"2025-03-07T19:55:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T17:55:14","slug":"militarhistorisches-museum-der-bundeswehr","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/militarhistorisches-museum-der-bundeswehr\/","title":{"rendered":"Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> (German Military History Museum) in <strong>Dresden<\/strong> is one of the largest and most significant military museums in Germany. It is dedicated to the history of the <strong>German military<\/strong>, with a focus on the evolution of <strong>warfare<\/strong>, military technology, and the relationship between <strong>military history<\/strong> and society. The museum is renowned for its comprehensive and often thought-provoking exhibitions, which cover a wide range of military topics from the <strong>medieval period<\/strong> to the <strong>modern-day<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Olbrichtplatz 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">01099 Dresden<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/2015\/05\/27\/germany\/\">Germany<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhmbw.de\">https:\/\/www.mhmbw.de<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span id=\"skype_c2c_container\" dir=\"ltr\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-numbertocall=\"+493518232803\" data-numbertype=\"paid\" data-isfreecall=\"false\" data-isrtl=\"false\" data-ismobile=\"false\"><span dir=\"ltr\"><span id=\"non_free_num_ui\">+49 351 823-2850<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday 10:00 &#8211; 21:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tuesday &#8211; Sunday 10:00 &#8211; 18:00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MHM.Dresden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MGR-1-Honest-John-728x546.jpg 728w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MGR-1-Honest-John-240x180.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MGR-1-Honest-John-420x315.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MGR-1-Honest-John-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/MGR-1-Honest-John.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MGR-1 Honest John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Temporary Display<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>BB+150<p><\/p>\n<p>26+49<\/p>\n<p>98+20<\/p>\n<p>3095<\/p><\/td><td>Canadair Sabre 5<p><\/p>\n<p>Lockheed F-104G Starfighter<\/p>\n<p>MBB B\u00f6lkow Bo105M<\/p>\n<p>Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15bis<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Military History Museum of the Bundeswehr (MHM) in Dresden (formerly Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum Dresden) is one of the largest military history museums in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reconstructed from fragments of the first German submarine, the fire diver was originally built in Kiel in 1850 by August Howaldt according to plans by Wilhelm Bauer.<br>\nThe landing capsule Soyuz 29, with which the first German in the All Sigmund J\u00e4hn came back to earth after his flight with Soyuz 31, belongs to the collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features of the Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr in Dresden:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Historical Scope and Themes<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum presents military history from various perspectives, spanning over a thousand years of <strong>German<\/strong> military history, including both <strong>world wars<\/strong>, the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>, and the <strong>post-war period<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It examines the <strong>impact of war on society<\/strong>, with an emphasis on the <strong>human cost<\/strong> of conflict, <strong>ethics in war<\/strong>, and the consequences of <strong>militarism<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Architectural Design<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum itself is housed in the <strong>Albertstadt<\/strong> district of Dresden, in the historic <strong>K\u00f6nigsmarsthine barracks<\/strong>, a 19th-century military complex.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A striking feature of the museum is its <strong>contemporary<\/strong> and <strong>bold architectural design<\/strong>, particularly the <strong>glass extension<\/strong>, which was added to the building during renovations in the early 2010s. This <strong>angular, glass structure<\/strong> symbolizes the museum\u2019s modern and critical approach to military history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The contrast between the traditional building and the modern extension reflects the museum\u2019s dual focus on historical continuity and the critical examination of Germany&#8217;s military past.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Comprehensive Collections<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> holds a vast collection of <strong>military artifacts<\/strong>, including <strong>uniforms<\/strong>, <strong>weapons<\/strong>, <strong>equipment<\/strong>, and <strong>vehicles<\/strong>, many of which are displayed in context with historical events.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits cover <strong>early warfare<\/strong>, the <strong>First and Second World Wars<\/strong>, <strong>military technology<\/strong>, <strong>modern conflicts<\/strong>, and the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>. The museum also includes pieces related to the development of the <strong>German military<\/strong> across various eras, from <strong>medieval armament<\/strong> to modern <strong>military aviation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There are sections dedicated to the <strong>Wehrmacht<\/strong> and the <strong>Nazi era<\/strong>, dealing critically with the <strong>legacy of National Socialism<\/strong> and its impact on military institutions and German society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Exhibits on the World Wars<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One of the museum\u2019s most significant focuses is on <strong>World War I<\/strong> and <strong>World War II<\/strong>. Visitors can explore extensive collections of <strong>artifacts<\/strong> related to these wars, including <strong>weapons<\/strong>, <strong>military equipment<\/strong>, and <strong>personal items<\/strong> from soldiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum offers a deep dive into <strong>German military strategy<\/strong>, <strong>battlefield technologies<\/strong>, and <strong>the social impact<\/strong> of the wars on both civilians and soldiers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special exhibitions on <strong>militarization<\/strong> during the Third Reich and the involvement of German soldiers in war crimes are also an important part of the museum&#8217;s educational mission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold War and East German Military<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum has a significant section devoted to the <strong>Cold War<\/strong> period, which is especially relevant to <strong>Eastern Germany<\/strong> (GDR). This includes exhibits on the <strong>East German military<\/strong> (National People&#8217;s Army, NVA) and its role in the Warsaw Pact during the Cold War.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It explores the <strong>military division<\/strong> of Germany after World War II and the subsequent arms race, the development of military technologies like <strong>nuclear weapons<\/strong>, and the tension between the <strong>NATO<\/strong> and <strong>Warsaw Pact<\/strong> countries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can view artifacts from the <strong>East German military<\/strong>, including equipment, uniforms, and <strong>military vehicles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Military Technology and Innovation<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> displays a wide array of <strong>military technology<\/strong>, showcasing innovations in <strong>weapons<\/strong> (such as tanks, aircraft, and artillery), as well as advancements in <strong>communication<\/strong>, <strong>navigation<\/strong>, and <strong>logistics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among the highlights are tanks like the <strong>Panzer IV<\/strong> and <strong>Leopard 2<\/strong>, the iconic <strong>Messerschmitt Bf 109<\/strong> fighter aircraft, and <strong>military trucks<\/strong> and <strong>missiles<\/strong> used throughout German military history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum also has a notable collection of <strong>German submarines<\/strong> and naval technology, which traces the development of the <strong>German navy<\/strong> and its contributions to naval warfare.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Art and Personal Stories<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> also integrates <strong>artworks<\/strong>, such as <strong>paintings<\/strong>, <strong>posters<\/strong>, and <strong>propaganda materials<\/strong>, that highlight the role of art and propaganda in shaping public perception of war.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One of the museum&#8217;s unique aspects is the inclusion of <strong>personal stories<\/strong> and <strong>firsthand accounts<\/strong> of soldiers and civilians affected by war. Through these narratives, the museum emphasizes the <strong>human side<\/strong> of conflict and its deep impact on individuals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Critical Engagement with Military History<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> stands out for its <strong>critical approach<\/strong> to military history. It does not merely glorify or celebrate military achievements but instead aims to engage visitors in thought-provoking discussions on the <strong>ethics of war<\/strong>, the <strong>destruction caused by military conflict<\/strong>, and the importance of <strong>peacebuilding<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum features sections dedicated to <strong>peace movements<\/strong>, <strong>post-war reconciliation<\/strong>, and the role of the military in <strong>modern German society<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Programs and Events<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> regularly organizes <strong>temporary exhibitions<\/strong>, <strong>lectures<\/strong>, and <strong>educational programs<\/strong> aimed at schools and general visitors. These programs cover topics such as <strong>military ethics<\/strong>, <strong>war crimes<\/strong>, and the <strong>historical context<\/strong> of military decisions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum is involved in <strong>international cooperation<\/strong> on military history, often hosting traveling exhibitions or participating in scholarly exchanges on topics related to <strong>military history<\/strong> and <strong>conflict studies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visitor Experience and Accessibility<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, from military enthusiasts and scholars to families and young people. The exhibits are well-curated, with informative descriptions in both <strong>German<\/strong> and <strong>English<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The museum is located near the city center of <strong>Dresden<\/strong>, making it easy to visit while exploring other historic landmarks in the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr<\/strong> in <strong>Dresden<\/strong> is an extensive and thought-provoking institution that presents the history of the <strong>German military<\/strong> across multiple eras. The museum\u2019s exhibitions span the <strong>medieval period<\/strong>, <strong>World Wars<\/strong>, the <strong>Cold War<\/strong>, and modern military conflicts, all while critically engaging with the <strong>impact of war<\/strong> on individuals and society. With a focus on <strong>military technology<\/strong>, <strong>human experiences of war<\/strong>, and <strong>historical analysis<\/strong>, it offers a comprehensive and reflective experience for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of military history and its repercussions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Milit\u00e4rhistorisches Museum der Bundeswehr (German Military History Museum) in Dresden is one of the largest and most significant military museums in Germany. 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