Museum Schwarzbach

About the museum

Museum Schwarzbach is an open-air museum in the Rochlitz Mulde valley. An association had historic half-timbered buildings from the region, which could no longer be maintained at their original sites, moved to Schwarzbach and rebuilt there. Museum operations for individual visitors and groups have run since 2000; Klaus Zschage largely laid the foundation, and since 2018 a new generation of volunteers has run the association.

Six small and large buildings form the ensemble; the oldest was built in 1567, the newest in the 19th century. They include a combined living and stable house from Doberenz dating from 1715, a side building from Leupahn with an exhibition on half-timbered construction, and a combined living and stable house from Poppitz. In rebuilding, a specific historical state was chosen for each house.

The houses present life and everyday living in the countryside, building and tool knowledge, and old crafts. A blacksmith and an intarsia craftsman work on site on Saturdays, while other trades, such as a rope maker, can be seen at events. The grounds also include a garden with old vegetable varieties and dye plants, and a museum shop; fixed events are the harvest festival (Erntedank) and the Light Festival (Lichtfest).

Highlights

• Six relocated half-timbered houses from 1567 to the 19th century
• Doberenz living and stable house with living and everyday exhibition
• Blacksmith and intarsia craftsman at work on Saturdays
• Museum garden with old useful plants
• Museum shop with regional crafts

Permanent exhibitions

• Doberenzer Wohnstallhaus – Wohnen und Alltag – The house from 1715 is furnished with a living room, sleeping chambers and a retirees' apartment (Auszüglerwohnung).
• Seitengebäude aus Leupahn – Fachwerkbau – Materials and tools explain half-timbered construction in a house built in post-and-beam style.

Founded

2000

Admission & discounts

Snacks or coffee and cake by arrangement and advance booking.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The grounds and half-timbered houses are not fully accessible; the outdoor area and the lower floors of the buildings are accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

Children can add a creative activity to tours.

Getting there & parking

By car: turn off the B107 between Rochlitz and Colditz at Kleinseuphan. Schwarzbach lies somewhat away from the hiking trails in the Rochlitz Mulde valley; a site plan with parking options is on the website.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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