Discover the best museums in Herrnhut and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Herrnhut, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Herrnhut is a small town in eastern Saxony, Germany, with significant historical and cultural importance. Founded in 1722 by Protestant refugees from Moravia, it became the birthplace of the Moravian Church (Unity of the Brethren). The town's name means "under the Lord's watch" and reflects its religious heritage.
Herrnhut is known for its distinctive architectural style, including its 18th-century urban planning and preserved historical buildings. The town gained recognition for creating the Herrnhut Star (Herrnhuter Stern), a decorative Christmas star that has become a symbol of the Advent season throughout Germany and beyond.
The cultural landscape of Herrnhut is shaped by its religious history, craftsmanship, and educational traditions. The town continues to be the worldwide headquarters of the Moravian Church and maintains its historical archives and museum collections that document its unique heritage.
This overview contains all museums in and around Herrnhut. Curious about which museums there are in Herrnhut? These are the museums:
This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Herrnhut. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Herrnhut? The following exhibitions are on display:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Herrnhut.
