Plant museums in Thuringia

The Natural History Museum of Erfurt is conveniently located in the city center of Erfurt. It is housed in a building that was once a woad warehouse. This central location makes it easily accessible for tourists visiting the city. The building itself, a former warehouse, adds a unique historical charm to the museum experience.

The Deutsches Gartenbaumuseum is situated in the historic Defensionskaserne of the Cyriaksburg Citadel, within the grounds of the Erfurt Horticultural Exhibition, Egapark. This location not only provides a rich historical backdrop for the museum but also situates it within a vibrant horticultural environment, making it an interesting destination for those interested in gardening and horticulture.

The Ginkgo Museum in Weimar is a unique institution dedicated to the study and promotion of ginkgo plants, with a special emphasis on the living representative Ginkgo biloba. The museum explores the cultural history of this ancient plant and its various uses in different fields, including cooking, cosmetics, and medicine. It's a privately owned museum, established in 1998 by the family of Stefanie and Heinrich Georg Becker, who have been involved in the trade of ginkgo products since 1992.

The Thuringian Pharmacy Museum, located in Bad Langensalza, is a unique collection of pharmacy history. Since May 18, 2014, it has been housed in one of the oldest half-timbered houses in the city, the Rosenthal House. This provides a unique setting for the museum, adding to the historical significance of the collection.

The Thuringian Slate Park Lehesten, located in the mountain and slate town of Lehesten in the Thuringian district of Saalfeld-Rudolstadt, is a historical slate open-cast mine. Today, it stands as a technical monument, showcasing its unique functional buildings that have been preserved over the years.