Adult
Live availability
Ages 17+
€30
- Timed entry to the Historic Green Vault
- All nine baroque treasure rooms
- Audio guide included
- Mobile e-ticket by email
The treasure vault a king built to outshine every court in Europe
Step into Augustus the Strong's Historic Green Vault — nine baroque rooms of gold, ivory, amber and jewels shown behind mirrored walls, just as they dazzled the 18th century. Entry is by timed slot and sells out; we secure yours.
Check availability & book- 1723 Augustus the Strong's treasure chamber
- ~3,000 Jewels, gold & masterworks on show
- 15 min Timed entry — limited, sells out
- Dresden Inside the Royal Palace, Altstadt
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Reduced
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Students, seniors 65+ & concessions (photo ID)
€25
- Timed entry to the Historic Green Vault
- All nine baroque treasure rooms
- Audio guide included
- Valid ID required at entry
- Book in your languageYour currency, final price.
- Pro tips includedBest times, secret spots, the room most miss.
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- 24/7 human supportReal people, any hour, any time zone — 24/7, in your own language, right through to your visit day.
About Historic Green Vault (Historisches Grünes Gewölbe)
The Historic Green Vault (Historisches Grünes Gewölbe) is the treasure chamber of the Saxon kings — one of the oldest museums in Europe and the richest treasury on the continent. Augustus the Strong, Elector of Saxony and King of Poland, created it between 1723 and 1730, opening his private hoard of gold, jewels and marvels to visitors three centuries before the word 'museum' meant what it does today.
Its nine rooms are a work of art in themselves: mirrored walls, gilded consoles and no glass display cases, so that some three thousand objects — the Dresden Green Diamond, Dinglinger's jewelled 'Court of Delhi', vessels of ivory, amber and rock crystal — are seen exactly as Augustus staged them to overwhelm his guests.
It sits inside the Dresden Residenzschloss, the royal palace at the heart of Dresden's baroque old town, a few steps from the Zwinger, the Semperoper and the Frauenkirche. In 2019 a spectacular jewel theft made it famous around the world; the treasure that remains is still the most dazzling in Europe.
Practical information
- Opening hours
- Daily 10:00–18:00, closed Tuesdays. Last timed slots are in the late afternoon; the museum closes on 24 & 25 December.
- Address
- Historisches Grünes Gewölbe, Residenzschloss, Taschenberg 2, 01067 Dresden, Germany
- Accessibility
- The Residenzschloss and the Green Vault are step-free via lifts. The Historic Green Vault is entered through a dust-lock airlock; contact us before booking with any specific needs.
- Photography
- Photography and filming are not permitted inside the Historic Green Vault, to protect the treasures and the mirrored interiors.
- Bags
- Large bags, coats and umbrellas must be left in the cloakroom before entering; the airlock removes dust from clothing.
- Getting there
- In Dresden's Altstadt (old town). A 10-minute walk from Dresden Hauptbahnhof, or trams and buses to Theaterplatz/Postplatz; the palace adjoins the Zwinger and the Katholische Hofkirche.
About our service
Green Vault Tickets is an independent concierge service for international visitors. When you book, we secure your timed admission to the Historic Green Vault through the museum's official ticketing system and deliver your ticket by email. We are not the museum operator (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden) or its official box office.
Plan your visit
Practical guides written by our concierge team
Historic Green Vault tickets, prices & timed entry
How to book the Historic Green Vault in Dresden — 2026 prices, the 15-minute timed slots that sell out, what's included, and how to secure the time you want.
Visiting the Historic Green Vault in Dresden
What to see, how the timed entry and airlock work, how long to spend, and how to combine it with the Residenzschloss and Dresden's baroque old town.
The masterpieces of the Green Vault
From the Dresden Green Diamond to Dinglinger's Court of Delhi — a guide to the greatest objects in Europe's richest treasury.
Frequently asked
What is the Historic Green Vault?
It's the baroque treasure chamber of the Saxon kings, in Dresden's Royal Palace — nine rooms displaying around 3,000 works of jewellery, gold, ivory and gemstones, created by Augustus the Strong in the 1720s and shown without glass cases, as he intended.
Do I need a timed ticket, and do they sell out?
Yes. The Historic Green Vault admits a limited number of visitors per 15-minute slot to protect the treasures, so popular times sell out days ahead. Booking in advance is the only way to guarantee the date and time you want.
Is this the same as the New Green Vault?
No. The Historic Green Vault (this ticket) shows the treasures in reconstructed baroque rooms and needs a timed slot. The New Green Vault, upstairs, shows more pieces in modern display cases and is part of the general Residenzschloss ticket.
Why is your price higher than the museum's door price?
Our price includes the museum's timed ticket plus our concierge service — securing a slot that often sells out, English-language support, mobile e-ticket by email and a refund guarantee if the museum closes.
Can I take photos inside?
No — photography and filming are not allowed inside the Historic Green Vault, to protect the treasures and the mirrored interiors. The New Green Vault and the palace courtyards are more relaxed.
Do children need a ticket?
Children up to school age enter free; you don't need to book for them. Students, seniors and other concession holders qualify for the reduced rate with valid photo ID.
What else can I see at the Residenzschloss?
A single palace also holds the New Green Vault, the Turkish Chamber, the Giant's Hall armoury and the Coin Cabinet. Tell us and we can help you plan a combined visit.