Historic museum of Görlitz, Cultural history museum in Görlitz, Germany.
The historic museum of Görlitz occupies a Renaissance building called Schönhof and documents the history of a region shaped by German and Polish culture. The museum displays its collections across extensive exhibition spaces and presents objects ranging from the 17th to the 20th century.
The museum was founded in 1873 and focuses on nine centuries of regional history. Its collections document how life, crafts, and trade changed over time in this border region.
The exhibitions display objects from daily life, trade, and urban culture that reflect how German and Polish influences shaped the region. Visitors can see how these two cultures affected the crafts and customs of local people over the centuries.
The museum can be accessed from different entrances, including a separate access point for wheelchair users. Staff have aids such as hearing assistance systems available for visitors with hearing difficulties.
Beyond the historical objects, the museum houses a large scientific collection of insects, plants, fossils, and vertebrates. This natural history collection is supported by an extensive research library available to scholars.
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