A Journey Through the City’s History from a Jewish Perspective

We cordially invite you to a public guided tour of the permanent exhibition at the Schloßberg Museum on Friday, 20 November, at 5.00 pm . The exhibition traces the history of the city of Chemnitz from the 12th to the 20th century, focusing in particular on the lives and contributions of Chemnitz’s Jewish residents.

Jews were part of the medieval settlement movements in Saxony from the very beginning. They played a significant role in the mining town of Freiberg, as well as in Meissen, Dresden and Leipzig. From the 15th to the 19th century, however, people of the Jewish faith were forbidden to reside in Saxony. Nevertheless, we find clear traces of Jewish life in Chemnitz from precisely this period. After 1866, Saxony’s Jewish communities flourished once more. In Chemnitz in particular, a large Jewish community emerged, producing successful businesses and committed citizens. Numerous job-seekers of the Jewish faith were also drawn to the booming industrial metropolis. Various institutions that still characterise the city today would not have come into being without the work of Chemnitz’s Jewish residents. The Nazi dictatorship brought this chapter in Chemnitz’s history to a brutal end. After 1945, making a fresh start proved difficult for the Jews who remained, returned or moved to the city.

Public guided tours are free of charge; only the standard museum admission fee applies. Please book your tickets via our online ticket shop, which you will also find as a tab on the right-hand side of our website. The number of participants is limited to 24. Due to the limited group size, we ask groups of 10 or more to book tours in advance. Thank you very much! We look forward to seeing you!

Meeting point: Ticket office of the Schloßberg Museum