--- title: "Freiberg Municipal and Mining Museum" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/freiberg-municipal-and-mining-museum-freiberg" description: "Originally built in 1485 as a residence for the cathedral clergy, the building is without a doubt one of the most beautiful late-gothic period buildings in the entire mining city and always worth a visit. The Freiberg City and Mining Museum, founded in 1861 by the Freiberg Historical Society, is one of the oldest publicly-erected museums in Saxony.A wide range of presentations lead the visitor into the world of local mining and illustrate the important highlights of Freiberg´s history. The fun continues with the exciting history of Freiberg in the middle ages. There is a presentation dedicated to the second urban mining boom of the early modern period. There is also a designated area makes for the era of industrialisation and cultural change. " language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/806209/e4fd5f2087f8122e49c9e23e90652ee4544840c6032312a03e4a843dd239d67b/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Freiberg Municipal and Mining Museum ==================================== - Museum/art collection - Historic building with ornate facades and red roof against a blue sky. Ceramic figures in baroque clothing with green hats, representing historical miners. Historical mining equipment in a museum with a vaulted ceiling and exhibits. Museum on city and cultural history of the Ore Mountain mining, special exhibitions, tours (also organ playing) after preregistration. Originally built in 1485 as a residence for the cathedral clergy, the building is without a doubt one of the most beautiful late-gothic period buildings in the entire mining city and always worth a visit. The Freiberg City and Mining Museum, founded in 1861 by the Freiberg Historical Society, is one of the oldest publicly-erected museums in Saxony. A wide range of presentations lead the visitor into the world of local mining and illustrate the important highlights of Freiberg´s history. The fun continues with the exciting history of Freiberg in the middle ages. There is a presentation dedicated to the second urban mining boom of the early modern period. There is also a designated area makes for the era of industrialisation and cultural change. Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:** - Access via ramp (14% gradient, 3.3 m length) at side entrance (door >90 cm) - The ground floor completely accessible for wheelchair users - The upper floor is only accessible via steps - WC for wheelchair users: Door 100 cm, 126x210 cm in front of and 57 cm beside the WC - Guide portfolio in large print for visually impaired guests available Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 70 cm - Entrance with max. one step or ramp Accessible toilet - Door width min. 70 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 120x120 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 70 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Am Dom 1 09599 Freiberg