Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz

The Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung in Muldenhammer is a museum dedicated to the history and technology of space exploration. The exhibition spans two floors and displays over 1,000 objects ranging from historic space capsules to modern satellite components.

The museum was founded in 1978, inspired by astronaut Sigmund Jähn's space mission, who became the first German from this region to travel to space. His successful journey helped the city establish itself as an important site in German spaceflight history.

The collection displays personal items from astronauts of German, Russian, and American origin, documenting what daily life was like during space missions. Visitors see how similar the experiences of space explorers were despite their different backgrounds.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 and welcomes visitors to this location near Zwickau. Staying overnight in surrounding small towns or larger cities in the region makes sense if you plan to spend a full day exploring the exhibition.

The museum preserves an authentic training module from the Russian MIR space station where European astronauts completed their initial training. Visitors can enter this rare space and see how confined working conditions were in an actual space station.

Location: Muldenhammer

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Deutsche Raumfahrtausstellung Morgenröthe-Rautenkranz e.V.

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00; Monday off

GPS coordinates: 50.46290,12.49260

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06