--- title: "Elementarium – Museum der Westlausitz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/elementarium-museum-der-westlausitz-kamenz" description: "What is the origin of life? Which powers shaped our landscape? How does mankind alter nature and the environment?An expedition through seven themed worlds provides fascinating insights into West Lusatia. Follow the tracks of the most famous landscape designers of the earth – nature and men! Travel through time - on the earthquake simulator, in the geological DIY market, during the wood concert of the birds or at mysterious excavation finds!Changing special exhibitions supplement the exciting range of offers." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2656074/f0d6d49e9c16aab5a19092e280edf0635cdce48ae8ebe28c3355776f919a83a3/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Elementarium – Museum der Westlausitz ===================================== - Museum/art collection - - Two children stand on a platform in a museum and simulate an earthquake. Three children look at a large open book in a museum room. Visitors in a store look at various geological materials on colorful shelves. Two children inspect stones in a DIY store while adults browse in the background. Yellow, historic building of the Ponickauhaus with a view of the church in the background. Museum café with tea on the table, yellow flowers and a relaxed atmosphere in the background. Junge leafs through a brochure, surrounded by other visitors in the modern foyer. Adult and child explore bookshelves in a museum store. Children are fascinated by an exhibition of prehistoric fish and fossils. Wood-paneled attic room with desks and shelves, illuminated by hanging lamps. Close-up of an eagle in a modern showroom with a wooden floor. A child looks at animal specimens in a natural history museum. Yellow baroque building with white decoration, 5-arched window front, double entrance door. Adventure Elementarium - a travel through 4.5 millions of years! What is the origin of life? Which powers shaped our landscape? How does mankind alter nature and the environment?An expedition through seven themed worlds provides fascinating insights into West Lusatia. Follow the tracks of the most famous landscape designers of the earth – nature and men! Travel through time - on the earthquake simulator, in the geological DIY market, during the wood concert of the birds or at mysterious excavation finds! Changing special exhibitions supplement the exciting range of offers. Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:** - All areas, except the attic (theme world ‘Idea’), are wheelchair accessible - Connecting passage for wheelchair users to the neighbouring Kamenz City Museum - Toilet for wheelchair users: door 94 cm, 185x200 cm in front and 97 cm to the right of the toilet, 46 cm toilet height, fixed grab handle on the left - Special guided tours for blind visitors and guests with learning difficulties on request - Reading glasses Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities Read more Family vacation **SPECIAL FEATURES** - Special exhibition on superstition and magic until April 2026 - Exciting children's birthday parties - Projects for the whole family Documents Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Pulsnitzer Straße 16 01917 Kamenz