Permanent exhibition on the city's history and special exhibitions
Pirna is a town with a rich history! The medieval Slavic settlement developed into a flourishing centre of trade and crafts as well as a Mecca for artists and master builders. The Pirna Town Museum provides fascinating insights into the eventful past of this large, small town on the Elbe. And it has long been part of this history itself!
The Pirna Town Museum was founded back in 1861. This makes it one of the oldest town museums in Saxony! Today, the museum's collection includes more than 80,000 exhibits, of which around 300 are on display. But the most important exhibit is the museum itself, or more precisely, the place where it is located. The place where Pirna now explores and tells its history was once home to an important Dominican monastery. The influence of the order on the development of the town and region - particularly in the areas of education and care for the poor - was immense!
The monastery was secularised during the Reformation. From then on, the buildings were used for other purposes. Finally, in the 19th century, the town museum moved in. Since 1923, it has been displaying its collections in the sublime Gothic ambience of the former chapter house of the monastery.
In winter, concerts, lectures, mulled wine walks, puppet shows, readings and the traditional Advent carol singing of the Pirna Singing Circle take place in the hall. Special exhibitions showcase creative craftsmanship from Saxon Switzerland and the Eastern Ore Mountains.
Further information:
In the Pirna City Museum, you will receive a discount of
€1.00 on your admission price on presentation of your guest card.
The Pirna Town Museum was founded back in 1861. This makes it one of the oldest town museums in Saxony! Today, the museum's collection includes more than 80,000 exhibits, of which around 300 are on display. But the most important exhibit is the museum itself, or more precisely, the place where it is located. The place where Pirna now explores and tells its history was once home to an important Dominican monastery. The influence of the order on the development of the town and region - particularly in the areas of education and care for the poor - was immense!
The monastery was secularised during the Reformation. From then on, the buildings were used for other purposes. Finally, in the 19th century, the town museum moved in. Since 1923, it has been displaying its collections in the sublime Gothic ambience of the former chapter house of the monastery.
In winter, concerts, lectures, mulled wine walks, puppet shows, readings and the traditional Advent carol singing of the Pirna Singing Circle take place in the hall. Special exhibitions showcase creative craftsmanship from Saxon Switzerland and the Eastern Ore Mountains.
Further information:
- Tour duration: approx. 1h
- Registration required for guided tours
- Non-smoking
- Snacks and souvenirs available
- Directly on the Elbe cycle path
In the Pirna City Museum, you will receive a discount of
€1.00 on your admission price on presentation of your guest card.
