All language & literature museums to visit in Saxony

Celebrate the power of words at 11 language and literature museums in Saxony. These museums explore the history of languages, literary works, and the lives of authors.

Are you a literature enthusiast? Here are the best language and literature museums in Saxony

  1. Sorbian Museum1

    Sorbian Museum

     Bautzen
    The Sorbian Museum, located in the salthouse of the Ortenburg in Bautzen, is a significant repository of Sorbian culture and history. With a collection of approximately 35,000 inventarized objects, it stands as the most important museum dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of Sorbian heritage.
  2. Alte Lateinschule2

    Alte Lateinschule

     Großenhain
    The Alte Lateinschule Museum is a baroque building located in the city center of Großenhain. It is built on the foundations of a predecessor building that was established after 1540, making it one of the oldest buildings in Großenhain. This historical significance adds to the charm and appeal of the museum, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
  3. Göschenhaus3

    Göschenhaus

     Grimma
    The Göschenhaus Grimma, also known as the Museum Göschenhaus, is a significant historical site located at Schillerstraße 25 in 04668 Grimma-Hohnstädt. This was the residence of the renowned publisher and bookseller, Georg Joachim Göschen. The house offers a unique insight into the life and work of Göschen, making it a fascinating destination for those interested in literature and history.
  4. Lessing-Museum Kamenz4

    Lessing-Museum Kamenz

     Kamenz
    The Lessing Museum in Kamenz is a cultural institution dedicated to the life, work, and influence of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, a significant figure in German literature. The museum offers a comprehensive insight into Lessing's life and works, making it a valuable destination for those interested in literature and history.
  5. Book Museum - SLUB5

    Book Museum - SLUB

     Dresden
    The Book Museum (Buchmuseum) of the Saxon State Library is a traditional literature museum in Dresden. The museum emerged from the Zimelienzimmer of the Royal Saxon Library. The exhibition of the Book Museum is located in the SLUB building and is divided into a permanent exhibition in the so-called
  6. German Museum of Books and Writing6

    German Museum of Books and Writing

     Leipzig
    The German Museum of Books and Writing (Deutsches Buch- und Schriftmuseum, DBSM) is a museum in Leipzig that is the world's oldest museum of its kind. The museum focuses on objects, documents and literature connected with the history of books, including paper, printing techniques, the art of illustr
  7. Erich Kästner Museum7

    Erich Kästner Museum

     Dresden
    The Erich Kästner Museum is a museum in Dresden that is dedicated to the German author, poet, screenwriter and satirist Erich Kästner. Kästner was known primarily for his humorous, socially astute poems and for children's books including Emil and the Detectives. The museum focuses on Kästner's early
  8. Kuegelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism8

    Kuegelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism

     Dresden
    Kuegelgenhaus - Museum of Dresden Romanticism is an art, literature and music museum in Dresden that is housed in the former home of the painter Gerhard von Kügelgen. The museum is dedicated to artists from the Romantic era and their works. The museum's exhibition covers nine rooms that cover the ti
  9. Karl-May-Haus9

    Karl-May-Haus

     Hohenstein-Ernstthal
    The Karl-May-Haus in Hohenstein-Ernstthal is a significant location as it is the birthplace of the renowned writer Karl May. The house is situated at Karl-May-Straße 54, making it easily accessible for visitors. This historical site offers a unique opportunity to delve into the life and works of Karl May, providing a deeper understanding of the author's background.
  10. Kraszewski-Museum10

    Kraszewski-Museum

     Dresden
    The Kraszewski Museum is a literary museum in Dresden that is dedicated to the Polish writer, painter, historian and composer Józef Ignacy Kraszewski (1812-1887). The exhibitions in the museum feature both the German and the Polish language (as well as English). The permanent exhibition illustrates
  11. Schiller Pavillion11

    Schiller Pavillion

     Dresden
    The Schillerhäuschen (Schiller Pavillion) is a literary museum in Dresden that is dedicated to the important German poet, philosopher, physician, historian, and playwright Friedrich Schiller. The museum is housed in a small building in which Schiller is said to have lived. The Schillerhäuschen (Sch