Chamisso Museum im Kunersdorfer Musenhof
Literary museum in the Oderbruch about Adelbert von Chamisso, his "Peter Schlemihl" and the Kunersdorfer Musenhof.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Kunersdorf, then spelled Cunersdorf, was a gathering place for educated society in the Mark Brandenburg around 1800. On the estate, with its palace built in 1771–1774, Henriette Charlotte von Itzenplitz developed a "Musenhof" (court of the muses) on the model of the Berlin salons, which included a library of around 30,000 volumes. The palace and patronage church were destroyed on April 17, 1945 and later demolished.
In summer 1813, the poet and naturalist Adelbert von Chamisso stayed as a guest on the estate. Here he wrote his tale "Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous History" about the man without a shadow. The Förderverein Kunersdorfer Musenhof e. V. (friends' association) set out to commemorate this period and the "Frauen von Friedland", and financed a museum with support from donors and a crowdfunding campaign.
The Chamisso Museum opened on April 13, 2019 and is considered the first museum dedicated to the poet. Spread across five rooms, it presents his life and work: the Schlemihl material with over 100 editions, including a first edition from 1814, and Chamisso's work as a botanist on the Rurik expedition, a circumnavigation of the globe from 1815 to 1818. The house is run by the friends' association and offers guided tours as well as readings and salon talks.
Highlights
- Over 100 editions of "Peter Schlemihl's Wondrous History", including a first edition from 1814
- Adelbert von Chamisso's life and work across five rooms
- Chamisso as a botanist on the Rurik expedition
- Palace park, burial colonnade and church in the village center
- Readings and salon talks
Permanent exhibition
- Dauerausstellung zu Adelbert von Chamisso – Five rooms cover Chamisso's life, the Schlemihl material with numerous editions, and his work as a botanist on a voyage around the world.
- Founded
- 2019
- Operated by
- Förderverein Kunersdorfer Musenhof e. V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Participation in a guided tour | €5 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
- Café
The Cham Café, a partner of the museum, is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00–18:00 (reservations directly at the café).
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours cost €5 per person; group tours by arrangement by phone or email. Regular readings and events. |
