Museum der städtischen Sammlungen im Zeughaus

The Museum of Municipal Collections occupies the historic Zeughaus building across three floors, presenting exhibits on archaeology, natural history, and ethnography. The collection displays findings from various periods along with zoological specimens such as primates and reptiles.

The building was constructed in 1855 as an artillery storage facility and served military purposes for many decades. A major renovation in 2016 restored its historical facade facing Arsenalplatz.

The second floor houses Julius Riemer's collection with ethnographic objects from Africa and Oceania, reflecting the city's historical trade connections. These artifacts tell the story of the far-reaching relationships that Wittenberg maintained over centuries.

The exhibition spreads across three levels with spacious rooms that are easy to navigate. Visitors will find different collection focuses on each floor, so a full tour of the building takes about two hours.

A detailed model of the city from 1873 shows how Wittenberg looked back then and allows direct comparison with today's cityscape. The model helps visitors understand the spatial changes of the old town over almost 150 years.

Location: Lutherstadt Wittenberg

GPS coordinates: 51.86786,12.64285

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:01