The Silesian Museum in Görlitz is the central museum for Silesia in Germany. Exhibitions, publications and events explore the cultural history of Silesia from the 13th century to the present day. The museum is constantly looking for new ways to approach this ancient cultural landscape and invites visitors to take part in an ongoing conversation about Silesia's past and future.
The museum collects, preserves, and presents material cultural property with the goal of making the culture and history of historical 
Silesia
deu. Schlesien, ces. Slezsko, pol. Śląsk

Silesia (Polish: Śląsk, Czech: Slezsko) is a historical landscape, which today is mainly located in the extreme southwest of Poland, but in parts also on the territory of Germany and the Czech Republic. By far the most significant river is the Oder. To the south, Silesia is bordered mainly by the Sudeten and Beskid mountain ranges. Today, almost 8 million people live in Silesia. The largest cities in the region are Wrocław, Opole and Katowice. Before 1945, most of the region was part of Prussia for two hundred years, and before the Silesian Wars (from 1740) it was part of the Habsburg Empire for almost as many years. Silesia is classified into Upper and Lower Silesia.

Schlesien in the Online Encyclopedia of the Culture and History of the Germans in Eastern Europe (German)Schlesien at Google Maps
 more accessible to the wider public. With 2,000 square meters of exhibition space, the permanent exhibition offers numerous insights into the diverse cultural history of Silesia and explores the multicultural character of the region's history with influences from the 
Austria-Hungary
deu. Österreich-Ungarn, deu. Donaumonarchie, deu. Doppelmonarchie, deu. Habsburgerreich, deu. Habsburgisches Reich, deu. Habsburgermonarchie, hun. Osztrák-Magyar Birodalom, eng. Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy, eng. Austrian-Hungarian Empire

Austria-Hungary (Hungarian: Osztrák-Magyar Monarchia), also known as Imperial and Royal Hungary Monarchy, was a historical state in Central and Southeastern Europe that existed from 1867 to 1918.

Österreich-Ungarn in the Online Encyclopedia of the Culture and History of the Germans in Eastern Europe (German)
 and 
Kingdom of Prussia
dan. Kongeriget Preussen, pol. Królestwo Prus, deu. Königreich Preußen

The Kingdom of Prussia existed from 1701 to 1918 and was reigned by the Hohenzollern dynasty. The country was an absolute monarchy from its founding until 1848 and a constitutional monarchy from 1848 until its dissolution. The capital of the Kingdom of Prussia was Berlin. The land was inhabited by about 40 million people. After the November Revolution of 1918 and the abdication of Wilhelm II, the Kingdom dissolved and formed the Free State of Prussia.

, the 
Czechia
ces. Česko, deu. Tschechien

The Czech Republic is a country in Central Europe with a population of about 10.5 million people. The capital and largest city of the country is Prague. In the Czech Republic lie the historical landscapes of Bohemia, Moravia and parts of Silesia. In 1918 the state of Czechoslovakia was formed, but the Czech Republic was not founded until 1993. The country has been a member of the EU since 01.05.2004.

Tschechien in the Online Encyclopedia of the Culture and History of the Germans in Eastern Europe (German)Tschechien at Google Maps
, Germany, and 
Poland
deu. Polen, pol. Polska

Poland is a state in Central Eastern Europe and is home to approximately 38 million people. The country is the sixth largest member state of the European Union. The capital and biggest city of Poland is Warsaw. Poland is made up of 16 voivodships. The largest river in the country is the Vistula (Polish: Wisła).

Polen in the Online Encyclopedia of the Culture and History of the Germans in Eastern Europe (German)Polen at Google Maps
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The exhibition is aimed at all population groups. Important target groups are inhabitants of the German-Polish border regions as well as former German citizens of Silesia, who experienced flight and expulsion, and their descendants.
The traditions of Silesia are shared heritage of Germans, Poles, and Czechs. All texts accompanying the exhibits are in German and Polish. The foundation board and the scientific advisory board of the museum includes researchers and museum staff from Poland. Cooperation with museums and other cultural institutes in Polish and Czech Silesia is also a major part of the project. Several exhibitions of the Silesian Museum will be presented in Poland or were created through transnational collaboration.
Sponsors of the museum include the state, the free state of Sachsen, the city of Görlitz, and the Landsmannschaft Schlesien (Territorial Association of Silesia). The museum is institutionally supported by the state and the free state.
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Schlesisches Museum zu Görlitz (SMG)

Untermarkt 4, 02826 Görlitz, Germany

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+49 3581 8791-0
Fax
+49 3581 8791-200
kontakt@schlesisches-museum.de
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Director
Dr. Agnieszka Gąsior GND
agasior@schlesisches-museum.de
Kulturreferent:in
Agnieszka Bormann GND
abormann@schlesisches-museum.de
Founding
  • 1996
Literature
  • Bauer, Markus (Hrsg.): Schlesisches Museum zu Görlitz - Museum für eine europäische Kulturregion. Muzeum Śla̜skie w Görlitz - Muzeum europejskiego regionu kulturowego. Dößel 2006.
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Infrastructure project

Silesia – Shared Natural and Cultural Heritage

Preserving the culture and natural environment of Silesia and promoting tourism at the same time: Staying true to the project’s name, the Silesian Museum of Görlitz manages the project “Silesia – Shared Natural and Cultural Heritage” in cooperation with the Karkonosze National Park.
Travelling exhibition

Pfefferkuchen ("Gingerbread")

Several thousand tons of gingerbread are exported every year. Reason enough to take a closer look at this sweet baked treat and its history. The touring exhibition of HAUS SCHLESIEN, which is available for loan, tells the story of the origins and development of gingerbread and is dedicated to the...
Permanent exhibition

Permanent Exhibition of the Silesian Museum of Görlitz

Silesia – a fascinating region in the middle of Europe with an eventful history and a diverse culture.
Special exhibition

Not Just Romantic

For the first time, the Silesian Museum has dedicated an exhibition to the art of the 19th century. It offers insights into a time period formed by numerous political, social, and economical upheavals.
Special exhibition

Heckert Glassware 1866-1923

Comprising around 200 glassworks, this exhibition of the Silesian Museum offers a representative overview of the productions of the company Fritz Heckert, which was long considered one of the leading manufacturers of art and ornamental glass and enjoyed international success.
Travelling exhibition

Heads and Tails

Visitors of the Silesian Museum are invited to take a look at coin mints, inscriptions, and monetary values, as these all tell stories: They reveal traces of changing power relations in Silesia's eventful history.
Workshop

Event Schedule of the Silesian Museum

Every year, the event schedule of the museum and its partner institutions across Germany and Poland features around 70 events and conferences that explore the culture, history and present-day life of Silesia. Alongside guided tours through the museum’s exhibitions, a wide range of educational...
Holding

Collection of the Silesian Museum of Görlitz

Glassware, paintings, mementos – the Silesian Museum of Görlitz houses a diverse collection dating from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The regional focus of the collection is Silesia.