Cyberattack on the Dresden State Art Collections
22 January 202622.01.2026, 13:03 Uhr — Medieninformation
DRESDEN – Yesterday, January 21, 2026, the State Art Collections Dresden (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden – SKD) became the target of a deliberate cyberattack. Large parts of the digital infrastructure have been affected. However, the security network remains unaffected and fully operational. Structural and technical safety is also fully guaranteed. The museums remain open to visitors.
At present, accessibility to the SKD via telephone and digital channels is severely limited. The online shop and visitor services are currently unavailable. It is not yet possible to predict when all affected systems will be restored.
The museum association is in close coordination with the Dresden Police Department and the Saxon State Office of Criminal Investigation. The Prosecutor General’s Office Dresden is considering taking over the investigation.
An internal crisis team has been established. At the same time, IT specialists and IT forensic service providers are engaged in the remediation and reconstruction of the systems.
We provide continuous updates on the following website of the Ministry of Culture: https://www.kt.smwk.sachsen.de/skd-7139.html
Media and Press Contact:
Anja Priewe, contact person
Mobile: +49 163 4914622
Press Office SKD
Mobile: +49 173 9615512
E-Mail: presse@skdmuseum.info
