Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz

The State Museum for Archaeology Chemnitz is an archaeological museum in central Chemnitz that displays collections of finds from various historical periods. The exhibitions are located at Stefan-Heym-Platz and present objects from archaeological research in the region.

The museum was founded in 2014 and is part of the State Office for Archaeology Saxony. This institution oversees archaeological research and excavations throughout the state of Saxony.

The museum displays finds from different time periods and allows visitors to discover the region's history through objects. The exhibition helps people understand how communities in eastern Saxony once lived.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and on Thursday visitors can stay longer. The rooms are easy to access and the exhibition is well-labeled and explained.

The museum uses QR codes and smartphone apps to provide visitors with deeper information about displayed objects. These digital tools allow people to learn more about each find without reading large text panels.

Location: Zentrum

Inception: 2014

Official opening: May 15, 2014

Part of: Landesamt für Archäologie Sachsen

Address: Stefan-Heym-Platz 1; 09111 Chemnitz

Website: http://smac.sachsen.de

GPS coordinates: 50.83408,12.92505

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47