Welcome in Riesa.
The former artillery barracks at Poppitzer Platz has been housing Riesa’s Local History Museum since 1923. After a complex set of repairs since 2007, it has been returned to its former glory with state-of-the-art design. The Local History Museum’s collections and exhibitions
concentrate on the history of the local natural environment, the
settlement of the area around Riesa and its regional history including
art and culture. Additionally, starting in 2009, there will be
exhibitions on Riesa’s industrial history, Riesa as Saxony’s
third-largest garrison and the history of making fire and match
production. Riesa’s Local History Museum emphasizes an educational and
event-oriented approach and experience in its exhibitions.
For more information
Highlights
Events for children, young people and adults
Citizen’s foundation for Riesa’s Local History Museum
- the museum’s library with its collection of historical writings and newspaper archives
- living geology
- archeological findings
- exhibits and documents from the oldest convent in the Meissen County
- furniture, art and cultural treasures from the 16th-20th century
Events for children, young people and adults
- historical school class
- local history coffee klatch
- moonlight walk
- museum ball
Citizen’s foundation for Riesa’s Local History Museum
- established on September 4, 2008 with the purpose of collecting gifts for the collection of the Local History Museum
Förder- und Verwaltungsgesellschaft für Wirtschaft, Kultur und Sport Riesa mbH
Poppitzer Platz 3, 01589 Riesa
fon +49 (35 25) 65 93 00
fax +49 (35 25) 65 93 018
museum.riesa@t-online.de
Opening hours
Tu 10.00 – 19.00
We till Fr 10.00 – 18.00
Su and Holiday 13.00 – 18.00
Tu 10.00 – 19.00
We till Fr 10.00 – 18.00
Su and Holiday 13.00 – 18.00