Sorbian Museum

The Sorbian Museum is a cultural institution in Bautzen dedicated to the Sorbian people and spread across three floors. The collections feature traditional textiles, costumes, books, artworks, and historical photographs that document regional heritage.

The museum was founded in 1904 by the Maćica Serbska scholarly society, which sought to systematically document Sorbian culture. Over the decades, the collections expanded to create a comprehensive record of this people's heritage.

The museum displays traditional clothing, crafts, and everyday objects that reveal how Sorbian people lived and worked. These items show the traditions and customs that shaped this community's identity over time.

The museum is housed in the Salzhaus building at Ortenburg castle and features elevator access for visitors with mobility needs. Visitors should check opening times before planning their visit, especially if they want to go on a weekend.

The museum holds a rare Upper Sorbian church agenda from 1696, a religious document that survives in very few copies. Combined with thousands of books and artworks, this collection reveals how rich and developed Sorbian written culture was.

Location: Bautzen

Inception: 1904

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +4935912708700

Website: https://sorbisches-museum.de/museum/?lang=en

GPS coordinates: 51.18336,14.41932

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22