The palace built as a porcelain palace for Augustus the Strong was first a Dutch palace; because of the later roof construction, which was based on Japanese architecture, it was soon called the "Japanese Palace". In future, it is also to become a "porcelain palace" again: According to plans of the Saxon ministries, a new conception is planned.
Today, the Japanese Palais houses the Museum of Ethnology and regularly hosts large special exhibitions of the Dresden State Art Collections.
Today, the Japanese Palais houses the Museum of Ethnology and regularly hosts large special exhibitions of the Dresden State Art Collections.