Museum Schloss Frohburg
Museum in Frohburg Castle with art ceramics by Kurt Feuerriegel, historical toys, a Stone Hall and a Picture Hall.
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About the museum
The origins of the Frohburg local museum go back to the early 20th century: in 1901 the town called for donations to its collection, and in 1921 the local museum opened in the "Alte Farbe," where, in its first section, the art potter Kurt Feuerriegel showed the development of pottery. A foundation established by the last owner of the castle had provided for the museum to be set up.
In 1974/75, the museum moved into the castle, which originated as a Romanesque fortress around 1200 and was expanded over the centuries into the present complex. Building research documents continuous construction from the Romanesque to the Neoclassical period; the late Neoclassical room decorations in particular are among the most important in Saxony.
Today the building displays Feuerriegel's art ceramics, an exhibition of historical toys, the Stone Hall and Picture Hall, and several areas that present residential and building culture over some 800 years, including the Romanesque cellar vault and the Baroque staircase.
Highlights
- Art ceramics by Kurt Feuerriegel
- Historical toys, dollhouses and play grocery stores
- Stone Hall with landscape fresco and Picture Hall
- Romanesque cellar vault and Baroque staircase
- Historical school lesson from around 1900
Permanent exhibitions
- Kunstkeramik von Kurt Feuerriegel – Faience, terracotta sculptures and architectural ceramics by the Frohburg art potter.
- Historisches Spielzeug – Dolls, dollhouses, miniature kitchens and play grocery stores from earlier childhoods.
- Steinsaal und Bildersaal – Late Neoclassical rooms with allegorical decorations and a landscape fresco.
- Founded
- 1921
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €2.50 |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 4 · Children up to 4 years old enter free. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personFrom 10 people, per person. |
| Special exhibition | €2reduced €1 |
Guided tour fee €1 per person. With the schlösserlandKARTE, admission to the permanent exhibition is free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
For children there are, among others, fairy tale programs, the Historical School Lesson, activity stations in the castle courtyard and park, and a treasure hunt from the cellar to the roof. In the toy area, dolls, dollhouses and play grocery stores are on display.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Frohburg, Markt · 6-min walk
From Leipzig Central Station, take S-Bahn line S3 to Frohburg, then bus line 510 from the station to Frohburg, Markt; from there it is about 6 minutes on foot.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
The museum website offers weddings in the castle.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours cost €1 per person. For groups, there is, among others, the "Historical School Lesson" around 1900 (especially for grades 3 and 4), treasure hunts and activity stations; registration is required. |
