Breslauer Sammlung

About the museum

The Breslauer Sammlung in Köln was established in 1950 through a partnership between the city of Köln and expelled residents of Breslau. It is run by the Bundesvereinigung der Breslauer e. V. Its foundation is the estate of the Breslau dialect poet Karl von Holtei, after whom the affiliated archive and the Schlesische Bibliothek are also named.

The collection documents the art, culture and urban history of Breslau as well as the history of Silesia. On display are, among other things, city views in paintings, prints and large photographs, glassware, traditional costumes, coins and medals, Silesian textiles and ceramics, a replica of the "Schöne Madonna" of Breslau, and a bell from the Breslau firm Robert Latowski. A specialist library with maps covers Breslau, Silesia, and flight and expulsion.

The premises also host exhibitions, lectures and events on Breslau's past and present. The collection maintains contacts with museums in Wrocław, with the Museum Haus Schlesien and with the Schlesisches Museum zu Görlitz.

Highlights

• Estate of the Breslau dialect poet Karl von Holtei
• Views of Breslau in paintings, prints and large photographs
• Traditional costumes, glassware, coins and medals
• Replica of the "Schöne Madonna" of Breslau
• Specialist library on Breslau, Silesia, and flight and expulsion

Permanent exhibition

• Sammlung zur Kunst und Kulturgeschichte Breslaus und Schlesiens – City views, glassware, traditional costumes, coins, textiles and ceramics, plus mementos of Breslau's history.

Founded

1950

Operated by

Bundesvereinigung der Breslauer e. V.

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
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• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
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No barrier-free access.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

Navigation address: Markmannsgasse 7, 50667 Köln.

Amenities & dining

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