Saxony's Minister of Culture Barbara Klepsch (CDU) is promoting visits to the state's museums. "Museums are places of encounter, education and participation and at this special time, they are more important than ever," emphasized the minister with a view to the 49th International Museum Day this Sunday. Museums promote exchange and different perspectives and strengthen social cohesion.
Opening of Museum Day at the "KohleWelt" in Oelsnitz
This year, the central opening of International Museum Day will take place at the "KohleWelt" Oelsnitz in the Ore Mountains. The museum preserves and exhibits objects relating to coal mining in Saxony. It was reopened in January 2025 after being renovated and redesigned. It was awarded the main prize at the 10th Saxon Museum Prize. There are around 400 museums in Saxony run by various organizations.
