Fichtelgebirge Museum, Regional museum in Wunsiedel, Germany.
The Fichtelgebirge Museum occupies nine buildings arranged around a medieval hospital courtyard in the town center. The collection documents regional history, local crafts, and the traditions that shaped life in the Fichtelgebirge area.
The museum was established in 1907 within the buildings of the Sigmund Wann Hospital, which dates back to 1451 when a tin merchant founded it. This heritage links the site's medical past to the region's craft and mining economy that developed over centuries.
The exhibits display regional crafts and traditional skills that visitors can watch being practiced in active workshops on the grounds. Artisans such as blacksmiths and potters continue working using historic methods, keeping local craft traditions alive and visible.
The museum spreads across multiple buildings, so reviewing a map at the entrance helps with navigation through the different sections. The medieval courtyard serves as a central hub connecting the various exhibition areas.
The natural history collection holds over 2,000 mineral specimens from the region, illustrating how mining shaped local life. This array of stones and crystals reveals why Fichtelgebirge was historically a center for resource extraction.
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