Karl-May-Haus
Birthplace of the author Karl May in Hohenstein-Ernstthal – a literature museum on the life, work, and influence of the author of Winnetou.
Over het museum
The narrow residential house in what was then Ernstthal is already documented in a drawing from 1688 and was raised by a story in the 18th century. In 1838 Christiane Wilhelmine May inherited it; on February 25, 1842, her son Karl May was born here, the first of four children of the weaver's family born in this house. In 1845 the mother sold the building, which then remained in other hands for a long time. Only in 1921 was it identified as the birthplace; in 1929 it received a memorial plaque, and part of Bahnstraße was renamed Karl-May-Straße.
After years in the GDR owned by textile companies, the house was placed under heritage protection in 1980. In 1983 the district council decided to convert it into a museum; on March 12, 1985, it opened with an exhibition on life and work as well as the recreated living and working room of the May family. Since 1987 a special exhibition has been held every year on May's birthday, and a scientific advisory board supports the museum's work, including through the publication series "Karl-May-Haus Information".
In 2001 the Karl-May-Begegnungsstätte (meeting place) was added across the street; in 2015 the permanent exhibition was redesigned after a renovation. In 2022 a new depot building opened directly at the birthplace, which houses the collection properly and offers additional exhibition space, a reception area, and a museum shop. The operator is the city of Hohenstein-Ernstthal.
Hoogtepunten
- Karl May's birthplace from 1688 with weaver's room
- Permanent exhibition on the life, work, and influence of Karl May
- Garden in the style of the period around 1842
- Tin figure miniature worlds based on May's stories
- Costumed tours with Old Shatterhand or Mother May
Vaste collectie
- Karl May – Leben, Werk und Wirkung – The permanent exhibition in the birthplace, redesigned in 2015, leads from May's origins in a weaver's family through his adventure novels to their worldwide influence; it includes the weaver's room and the reconstructed garden.
- Opgericht
- 1985
- Beheerder
- Stadt Hohenstein-Ernstthal
Toegangsprijzen & kortingen
| Volwassenen | € 3 |
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| Met korting | € 2Vocational and technical school students, students, military and civilian service personnel, unemployed people, people with severe disabilities, holders of the Saxon family pass (with proof) |
| Kinderen & jongeren | gratisgratis t/m 18 jaar · Children and young people up to 18 years accompanied by adults free. |
| Senioren | € 3No senior discount; retirees pay the adult price. |
| Mensen met een beperking | € 2 |
| Studenten | € 2 |
| Groepen (vanaf 10 pers.) | € 2 p.p.From 10 people, per person; group members entitled to a reduction €1.50. |
| General guided tour (up to 25 people) | € 20Plus admission, with advance registration |
| Costumed tour with Old Shatterhand or Mother May (up to 25 people) | € 30Plus admission, with advance registration |
| City walk "Auf den Spuren Karl Mays" (In the Footsteps of Karl May) (up to 25 people) | € 20Approx. 1–2 hours |
| Hike to the Karl-May-Höhle (Karl May Cave) (up to 25 people) | € 40Approx. 4 hours |
Tickets available at the box office or online.
Toegankelijkheid
- Rolstoeltoegankelijk: geen informatie
- Lift: geen informatie
- Aangepast toilet: geen informatie
- Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
- Hulphonden welkom
- Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten
- Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
- Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
- Audiodescriptie: geen informatie
Group tours with numerous tactile offerings for blind and visually impaired people. Since there is no tactile guidance system for the blind, visiting with a companion is recommended. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed.
Kinderen & gezin
Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen
| Toegang kinderen | gratis t/m 18 jaar |
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- Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
- Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour
Children's tours on special event days, a quiz for a self-guided tour, as well as craft activities (tipi, oriental lamp, woodworking) and Native American bead weaving for groups. Children and young people up to 18 years accompanied by adults have free admission.
Bereikbaarheid & parkeren
Met het openbaar vervoer
Bahnhof Hohenstein-Ernstthal · 10 min. lopen
From Hohenstein-Ernstthal station (Chemnitz–Zwickau line) approx. 10 minutes on foot.
Met de auto
Parkeerplaats aanwezig
Small parking lot directly opposite at the corner of Mittelstraße/Karl-May-Straße.
The house is located between Neumarkt and Gensch, within sight of the railway line.
Route plannenService & horeca
- Museumwinkel
Museum shop in the reception area of the depot building.
Evenementen & zaalverhuur
Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd – vraag het rechtstreeks na bij het museum.
Je bezoek plannen
| Rondleidingen | ja · duur ca. 60 min. |
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| Aanbod voor scholen | ja |
| Goed om te weten | Tours for groups of up to 25 people with advance registration (larger groups are split), with thematic focuses on request. Book via the museum box office (+49 3723 769055) or the museum education department. For daycare centers and schools there are curriculum-related tours, a joint program with the Textil- und Rennsportmuseum, the project "Museum in a Clip", and holiday programs. Visitor information is available in several languages. |
