Images of Museum Petersberg
This museum is closed temporarily.
Museum Petersberg and its collection
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The Museum Petersberg, located in Petersberg, Saalekreis, in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, is a regional history museum that offers visitors a glimpse into the area's past. The museum is housed in a four-sided courtyard that was once a royal Prussian forestry house. These buildings, constructed in 1752, have been largely reconstructed and are protected as historical monuments, adding to the museum's historical charm.
Exhibitions and Events at Museum Petersberg
Museum Petersberg offers a variety of permanent and special exhibitions, along with other events, providing a rich and diverse experience for visitors. Annual highlights include special exhibitions with crafts markets during Easter and Christmas. The main building features a permanent exhibition on the history of the former Augustinian Canons Regular monastery on the Petersberg and the ancestor and founder of the Saxon royal house, Konrad von Wettin, offering a deep dive into the region's history.
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