Museum Uranbergbau, Mining museum in Bad Schlema, Germany.
The Museum Uranbergbau is an exhibition about uranium mining in the region, displaying mining equipment, technical devices, and documents across approximately 700 square meters. The collection is housed in the Kulturhaus Aktivist building and presents both the industrial and personal aspects of this mining activity.
The museum was founded in 1996 to preserve the history of uranium mining in Saxony-Thuringia, which was among the world's largest uranium production regions. It documents an important period of Soviet-era mining operations and labor in the area.
The museum displays artworks and personal items from former miners, offering insights into how workers lived during the mining era. These objects show the daily reality of those who labored underground.
The museum is located in the Kulturhaus Aktivist building in central Bad Schlema and is easily accessible on foot. Guided tours can be arranged upon request, which helps visitors better understand the technical and personal stories behind the exhibits.
The Kulturhaus Aktivist building that houses the exhibition was itself a gathering place for workers during the mining era and held cultural importance for the community. Today it stands as a symbol of how a place has transformed its function while preserving its past.
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