Winckelmann Museum

The Winckelmann Museum is an archaeological collection in Stendal that spreads across multiple floors with original artifacts and scholarly documents. Visitors find sculptures, correspondence, and explanatory displays that show how classical studies evolved over time.

The institution was founded in 1955 at the scholar's birthplace and started as a modest collection. Growth came through expansions in the 1970s and a thorough renovation in the 1980s that shaped its current form.

The museum honors Johann Joachim Winckelmann, a scholar who devoted his life to studying ancient art and culture. His legacy shapes how visitors today encounter and think about classical civilizations.

The building has elevators on all floors and is fully accessible for wheelchair users throughout. Tactile orientation maps help visually impaired visitors navigate the spaces with confidence.

The grounds feature a full-size wooden horse structure that visitors can walk through, bringing an ancient legend to life. From the top, it offers views across Stendal and connects classical mythology to the real landscape around it.

Location: Stendal

Inception: 1955

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Winckelmannstr. 36-38, 39576 Stendal

Phone: +493931215226

Email: info@winckelmann-gesellschaft.com

Website: https://winckelmann-gesellschaft.com/winckelmann-museum

GPS coordinates: 52.60700,11.85390

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:07