City and Mining Museum
A house full of history
The five-hundred-year-old building alone is worth a visit. It was once built in the late Gothic style as a residence for the clergy of the cathedral. From 1903, one of Saxony's oldest municipal museums finally found its worthy home here.
The permanent exhibition has been redesigned since 2020 and has been opening gradually since 2025.
Extraordinary treasures and unique exhibits give the museum's exhibitions a very special shine. On display are the world of local ore mining, exhibits on the exciting history of Freiberg in the Middle Ages and areas on the second urban and mining heyday in the early modern period. A separate section focuses on the age of industrialization and cultural change.
Good to know
Openings
- Opening hours "Silver Gate"
Wednesdays to Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3rd Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Tuesdays
The "Silver Gate", the museum's new extension, has been open since January 25, 2025.
"Underground World", the 1st part of the new permanent exhibition
1st special exhibition "Suddenly Elector - August from Freiberg" (June 13, 2025 to January 18, 2026)
Museum shop
Café area with lounge
barrier-free
The existing building will remain closed due to renovation work and the redesign of the permanent exhibition. Price info
- Special exhibition "Suddenly Elector - August from Freiberg"
Adults: 5 €
Reduced: 2,50 €
Children up to 16 years and pupils (with school ID): Free admission
Thematic area "Freiberg mining and metallurgy"
Free admission Author
Carolin Zimmermann, Silberstadt Freiberg
Organization
Erlebnisheimat Erzgebirge
