Heimatmuseum Mügeln
Local history museum in Mügeln with geology, prehistory and early history, town history, and crafts, run by the Heimatverein Mogelin.
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About the museum
The museum's roots lie in the private collection of Mügeln saddler Richard Hummitzsch, who recovered many archaeological finds in the Döllnitz valley around 1900. After his death in 1916, the town bought the collection, but World War I delayed setting up a museum. In 1925 the upper floor of the newly built house on Schulplatz opened as a museum.
In 1937, archaeologists from Dresden sorted the prehistoric holdings and counted them among the important private collections in Saxony. Old books were added, along with the guild chest with documents from the craft guilds; the oldest document dates from 1506. After World War II, a teacher with his pupils and a local researcher gathered the scattered pieces again, and in 1964 the museum moved into the entire house.
After renovation for the town's 1000th anniversary in 1984, the exhibition was organized into geology, prehistory and early history, town history, and crafts. With funds from the Investment Act for Coal Regions and a competition prize, both buildings were most recently renovated and newly equipped; in February 2024, the MügelnTreff also opened in the former girls' school. The operator is Heimatverein Mogelin e.V.
Highlights
- Archaeological finds from the Döllnitz valley
- Geology and kaolin mining in the region
- Guild chest with documents dating back to 1506
- Town history, crafts, and industry
- Two buildings with a courtyard and workshops
Permanent exhibitions
- Geologie, Ur- und Frühgeschichte – The permanent exhibition shows the region's geological diversity and traces of early settlers, including finds from the Festenberg and Sornzig.
- Stadtgeschichte und Handwerk – Mügeln's town, craft, and industrial history, including guild documents and items relating to Dr. Georg Schmorl.
- Founded
- 1925
- Operated by
- Heimatverein Mogelin e.V.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Visitors aged 16 and over pay €3.00. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Take the RE 50 from Leipzig Hauptbahnhof to Oschatz, then bus 803 to Mügeln.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties: not available
Up to 25 guests.
The MügelnTreff in the former girls' school can be rented through the town hall (phone 034362 41029) for a small usage fee, for events, exhibitions, courses, or meetings. Space for up to 25 people; private parties are not permitted.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided tours and town walks by reservation. The museum consists of two buildings (the old museum building at Schulplatz 4 and the former girls' school) and a courtyard with workshops. |
