Naturalienkabinett Waldenburg

Naturalienkabinett Waldenburg displays an extensive collection of natural specimens organized in six cabinets with original historic display cases housed on the second floor. The exhibits include minerals, taxidermied animals, and decorative crafts that show how people studied different fields of knowledge in earlier centuries.

The collection started around 1670 when the Linck family from Leipzig began gathering natural objects and curiosities that were later brought to Waldenburg. The building itself was constructed between 1845 and 1846 as part of a princely residence complex.

The collection reflects how an old Leipzig pharmacy family gathered natural specimens and curiosities over centuries to show how people once understood the world. Visitors can sense the Baroque fascination with collecting rarities and studying craftsmanship together.

The museum is best visited during warmer months when it is open, allowing you to explore at a relaxed pace without rushing. The collection is located on the upper floor, so plan for stairs and allow adequate time to examine the detailed displays carefully.

The museum holds approximately 16,000 works from artist Moritz Meurer's collection, which document European craftsmanship and applied arts around 1900. This substantial holdings reveal the diversity of techniques and artistic practices in manufacturing at that time.

Location: Waldenburg

Operator: Stadt Waldenburg

Address: Geschwister-Scholl-Platz 1, 08396 Waldenburg

Opening Hours: April-September Tuesday-Friday 10:00-16:00; April-September Saturday,Sunday 10:00-17:00; Holidays 10:00-17:00; Holidays Monday 10:00-17:00; Monday off

Phone: +493760822519

Email: museum@waldenburg.de

Website: http://museum-waldenburg.de

GPS coordinates: 50.87611,12.60611

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:03