The Silesian Museum in Görlitz
The museum preserves the history and culture of Silesia in the spirit of European understanding. The permanent exhibition is housed in the Schönhof in Görlitz.
A visit to the Silesian Museum invites you to discover the architecture of one of the most beautiful and oldest Renaissance buildings north of the Alps - the Schönhof in Görlitz. In its permanent exhibition, the museum presents the 1000-year history and culture of Silesia from the Middle Ages to the present day. The museum is run by the Silesian Museum Foundation in Görlitz.
Must see
Schönhof
The Schönhof is a building that was remodeled in the Renaissance style in 1526. It was once the residence of wealthy merchant families and served as a model for many residential buildings of the 16th century in Görlitz's old town. After the political change in 1989/90, it was renovated and has housed the permanent exhibition of the Silesian Museum since 2006.
Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition illustrates on 2000 square meters the changing fate of Silesia and its inhabitants from the early days under the rule of the Piasts to today's predominantly Polish Silesia. Regular special exhibitions deepen knowledge about the art, history, culture, and landscape of Silesia.
Multimedia Show
In the multimedia presentation "Silesia since 1945", the history and cultural history of today's predominantly Polish Silesia from the post-war years to the present is explored using a wealth of images, film, and audio material, taking into account the Silesians in Germany.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to book a slot for a museum visit?
For an individual tour of the museum during regular opening hours, you don't need a reservation. If you would like to participate in a guided tour as a group, we kindly ask you to register at museumsbildung@schlesisches-museum.de or by phone at 03581 8791-128.
Is the museum suitable for children?
You can book a special tour for children, where the two Schönhof ghosts, Marie and Hans, will explore the Schönhof and many valuable historical objects with them. For individual visits, there is a children's audio guide. "Schönhof digital" includes an offer for children with VR glasses.
Can the Silesian Museum be reached by public transport?
All buses and trams in Görlitz stop at the central Demianiplatz station, which is 600 meters on foot from the museum. Trains from Dresden, Cottbus, Hoyerswerda, Zittau, and Jelenia Gora arrive at Görlitz station. Trams 1 (direction Neißepark) and 2 (direction Am Wiesengrund) travel three stops from the station to Demianiplatz
Is the museum open on Sundays and public holidays?
The museum is usually open every day except Mondays, including Sundays and public holidays. Closures on holidays are announced separately on the homepage of our website.
Is the museum building adapted to the needs of people with disabilities?
The Silesian Museum in Görlitz is barrier-reduced. All rooms are accessible to wheelchair users, but assistance is needed for four rooms. A disabled parking space is located in the yard at Bäckerstraße 2. 50 meters from there is the rear entrance to the museum at Fischmarkt 5. The main entrance at Brüderstraße 8 is also wheelchair-friendly. An accessible toilet is located on the ground floor. Tours in simple language as well as for people with dementia are available upon request. For events, an induction hearing system can be used.