--- title: "Lessing-Museum Kamenz" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/lessing-museum-kamenz-kamenz" description: "Goes without saying that a dignified monument is due to a popular literary man. And can you picture a better place for this than his home town? Kamenz, the city of birth of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing has dedicated a whole museum to the master of poetry. An exhibition area of 250 square meters shows museal depictions of Lessing´s lifework and provide an insight into his personality, which was once described as “highest mind” by Goethe. The Lessing museum comes along with a historical site, namely the Haus am Anger 2, which documents the effortful erection of the museum. In addition to that, the museum attracts a large audience by organizing readings, a poet´s newcomer stage and writing competitions." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/563829/91b38beec9a6b45b9ae7269c30b17c70b0f31e11c827fcccf655605a48b56892/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Lessing-Museum Kamenz ===================== - Museum/art collection - Permanent exhibition on life, works and contributions of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (1729 - 1781). Goes without saying that a dignified monument is due to a popular literary man. And can you picture a better place for this than his home town? Kamenz, the city of birth of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing has dedicated a whole museum to the master of poetry. An exhibition area of 250 square meters shows museal depictions of Lessing´s lifework and provide an insight into his personality, which was once described as “highest mind” by Goethe. The Lessing museum comes along with a historical site, namely the Haus am Anger 2, which documents the effortful erection of the museum. In addition to that, the museum attracts a large audience by organizing readings, a poet´s newcomer stage and writing competitions. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Dayoff: Monday Read more Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Additional access information for wheelchair users and persons with reduced mobility:** - Driveway to the museum (8% gradient, 11 m length) - Closed back entrance for wheelchair users (97 cm): please register by phone or at the ticket service (with steps) - Assistance is recommended - Public WC for wheelchair users: Door 80 cm, 113x160 cm in front of and 125 cm beside the WC 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 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. 80 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Lessing-Platz 1-3 01917 Kamenz