Weißgerbermuseum Doberlug-Kirchhain, Technology museum in Doberlug-Kirchhain, Germany.
The Weißgerbermuseum displays tools, equipment, and techniques used in leather tanning, housed in an original tanning workshop from 1753.
The museum opened on May 26, 1963, preserving the legacy of leather production that flourished around 1900 with nearly 100 tanneries in Kirchhain.
The museum maintains a collection of leather and pelts from five continents, ranging from mouse to elephant skins, representing global leather crafting.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 to 12:00 and 14:00 to 17:00, with guided tours available upon advance reservation.
The industrial leather production process is demonstrated in a separate tannery workshop, featuring a complete manufacturing line installed in 2000.
Location: Doberlug-Kirchhain
Official opening: May 26, 1963
Address: Potsdamer Straße 18, 03253 Doberlug- Kirchhain 03253
Phone: +49353222293
Website: http://weissgerbermuseum.de
GPS coordinates: 51.63958,13.56263
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:11
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