Dauerausstellung
Im Sortiment finden sich Werke lokaler und nationaler Künstler wie Karl-Heinz Richter, Klaus Süß, Ingo Andratschke, Otto, Udo Lindenberg und Originalzeichnungen von Star Wars – eine vielfältige Auswahl zum Anschauen und Kaufen.
Harry Scheuner – Grafik und Design
Scheuner (1935 - 2025) hat als Grafiker und Werbegestalter in Chemnitz und der Region gewirkt. Bekannt ist er auch für seine Briefmarkenentwürfe. Die Ausstellung präsentiert Originalentwürfe, Plakate, Werbebroschüren, Signets u.v.a.m. aus fünf Jahrzehnten.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
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HEINZ SCHUMANN - calligraphy and type design and HARRY SCHEUNER - graphics and design
The current exhibition at the NSG is entitled "Your heart travels in your dreams" and features calligraphy and typeface design by HEINZ SCHUMANN (1934 - 2020). Graphics and design by HARRY SCHEUNER (1935 - 2025) since the 1950s can be experienced.
Neue Sächsische Galerie - Museum für zeitgenössische Kunst09111 Chemnitz
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Finis. Artists of the gallery
A diverse exhibition with works by Lydia Thomas, Brigitte Stenzel, Hanne Kroll, Yiun Cheon, Tibor Pogonyi, Eva Blanchè, Jana Mertens and other artists that impressively present the gallery's creative range.
Exhibition: Control
The exhibition "CONTROL" shows works by Emma Nilsson and Jeppe Lauge. Both explore the tension between control and chance - Nilsson with experimental ceramics, Lauge with paintings between nature and geometry.
Luoghi dellanima
The exhibition shows paintings by Sonja Kalmanfi, inspired by Cilento in southern Italy. Between dream and reality, she creates works that combine nature and the inner world - a poetic view of landscape as a mirror of the soul.
Susanne Weiss - Textile collages
The Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf presents a special exhibition by artist Susanne Weiss with her textile collages on the theme of "I listen to the snow".
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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11.12.25 10:00 - 16:00 clock
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You May Dream in HOT
The exhibition presents works from Vancouver, Okanagan and Shuswap. Inspired by Karl May's imagination and stories from the Ore Mountains, the artists show visions of distant, never-traveled places under the motto 'You May Dream' and 'May It Happen'.
Vereinsräume Silberbüchse e.V.09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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11.12.25 14:00 - 18:00 clock
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André Uhlig: Hidden memories
André Uhlig from Radebeul is showing a fascinating collection of paintings and graphics in his exhibition "Hidden Memories".
Kleine Galerie09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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11.12.25 14:00 - 17:00 clock
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Experience the city's history: Red Tower
The Red Tower, Chemnitz's oldest building, will shine in 2025 with illuminations and exhibitions on the city's history and the Great Chemnitzers. Gallery access and a Walk of Fame round off the highlight of the Capital of Culture year.
Roter Turm09111 Chemnitz
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Discover Stefan Heym exhibition
The exhibition on the youth art project "Chemnitzer Friedensbanner" shows works by pupils inspired by Stefan Heym's commitment to freedom and justice. Originals from the graphic novel "The Seven Lives of Stefan Heym" will be presented.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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Collateral Sculptures
The Hartmannfabrik Chemnitz will present sculptures by Atelier van Lieshout, Tatjana Doll, Franka Hörnschemeyer, Heike Mutter/Ulrich Genth, Lydia Thomas and others in 2025 and will be a central location for art and dialog.
Außenanlage Hartmannfabrik09111 Chemnitz
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Weißbach pyramid and crib trail
The formula for a wonderful Christmas activity is simple: a magically illuminated place, plus 47 unique stations with pyramids and nativity scenes, minus the stress of everyday life and the run-up to Christmas, equals the Pyramid and Nativity Scene Trail in Weißbach.
Mini-Weissbach09439 Amtsberg
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Lost things are revived here
Miniature buildings on a scale of 1:10 have been built in Weißbach since 2004. Rich in detail and partly equipped with special mechanisms, the layout grows year by year to include a historically interesting, typical Erzgebirge building that no longer exists.
Mini-Weissbach09439 Amtsberg
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Die Ausstellung ist nach Voranmeldung/Anfrage unter Tel.: +49378296920707 zu besichtigen.
Historische Ausstellung
1997 wurde der Grundstock für die Sammlung gelegt. Die Idee für ein „Ziegelei- & Dorfmuseum“ entstand. Bürger gaben historische Gegenstände ab, die Ausstellung wuchs. Heute betreibt ein Förderverein das Museum mit Ringofen, landwirtschaftlichen Geräten u.v.m.
Special exhibition: Planet Africa
An archaeological journey through time sheds light on Africa's role as the cradle of humanity. The exhibition combines archaeological finds with contemporary African art - colorful, interactive and full of new perspectives on our cultural roots.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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11.12.25 10:00 - 20:00 clock
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Archaeology in Saxony
The smac permanent exhibition shows Saxony's history from hunters and gatherers to industrialization on 3000 m². 6200 exhibits, the floating sculpture of Saxony and a section of the earth's strata bring the cultural and historical development to life.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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11.12.25 10:00 - 20:00 clock
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The history of the Schocken department store
The smac dedicates separate exhibition areas to Erich Mendelsohn, Salman Schocken and the department store group. In curved bays along the window front, timelines provide a chronological orientation to the history of the building and its protagonists.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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11.12.25 10:00 - 20:00 clock
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Highlights of archaeology in Saxony
Insights into Saxony's cultural history: from hunters and gatherers to farming cultures and industrialization, objects tell fascinating stories. A guided tour makes you curious to find out more.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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11.12.2517:00 clock
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Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei.
Highlights of archaeology in Saxony
Insights into Saxony's cultural history: from hunters and gatherers to farming cultures and industrialization, objects tell fascinating stories. A guided tour makes you curious to find out more.
smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei.
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Dauer ca. 1 Stunde
keine Mindestteilnehmerzahl, individuelle Termine für Gruppen ab 5 Personen auf Anfrage
Guided tours in the Wendt & Kühn world in Grünhainichen
Various guided tours such as "Discover - Experience - Marvel", "History to Enjoy", "Give the Gift of Joy", a curator's tour or the flower children's walk offer unique insights into the history, craftsmanship and art of the Wendt & Kühn manufactory.
Voranmeldung vor Ort bitte 15 Minuten vorher an der Museumskasse.
Public guided tour Planet Africa
A tour of the Planet Africa special exhibition offers exciting insights into six thematic areas: Diversity, Incarnation, Knowledge & Technology, Signs & Images, Raw Materials and Current Archaeological Research on the African Continent.
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smac – Staatliches Museum für Archäologie Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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13.12.2515:00 clock
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Die Teilnahme ist kostenfrei. Nur Eintritt in Ausstellung
Anmeldung per E-Mail info.kunstsammlungen@stadt-chemnitz.de oder Telefon +49371 488 4424
Public guided tour: Guided tour in English | Best Of II - Visitor's Choice
The English-language guided tour through "Best Of II - Visitor's Choice" at Museum Gunzenhauser features a participatory format: visitors, youth council and initiatives design spaces for exchange, discussion and creative approaches to art and technology.
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Treffpunkt: Kasse des Museum Gunzenhauser
Public guided tour: Interactive guided tour | Best Of II - Visitor's Choice
The "Best Of II - Visitor's Choice" exhibition at the Gunzenhauser Museum invites you to get involved: Visitors, the youth council and Chemnitz initiatives create spaces for exchange. Interactive stations open up creative approaches to art, technology and expression.
Public guided tour: Highlights in the art collections on Theaterplatz
During the public guided tours, you can get to know the current exhibitions in the art collections on Theaterplatz and highlights from the collection under professional guidance.
Kunstsammlungen am Theaterplatz09111 Chemnitz
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14.12.2514:30 clock
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Anmeldung per E-Mail (info.kunstsammlungen@stadt-chemnitz.de) oder Telefon (0371 488 4424).
Public guided tour: The new city
Public guided tour of the exhibition The New City at the Schloßbergmuseum. The focus is on the short but formative period as "Karl-Marx-Stadt" with a particular focus on urban planning and architectural developments.
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Schloßbergmuseum Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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Stockings, casting and gasworks - the combined tour
One hour guided tour of the industrial museum and one hour guided tour of the town. Karin Meisel looks at the historical roots through to today's changes in industry, architecture and surroundings, as well as the connection between the location and historical exhibits in the museum.
13:00 - 15:00 Uhr - Kennenlernen und Verkostung verschiedener Apfelsorten
15:00 - 17:00 Uhr - Führung über die Apfelwiesen in Hilbersdorf
17:00 - 19:00 Uhr - Kennenlernen und Verkostung verschiedener Apfelsorten
BUND apple exhibition
The exhibition in the historic half-timbered ensemble shows variety and enjoyment: different apple varieties can be tasted and discovered, complemented by expert advice and guided tours of the apple orchards in Chemnitz-Hilbersdorf.
Anmeldung per E-Mail (info.kunstsammlungen@stadt-chemnitz.de) oder Telefon (0371 488 4424).
Treffpunkt: Kasse des Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus, Limbacher Straße 382
Public guided tour: Karl Schmidt-Rottluff House
The newly opened museum presents the work of the Chemnitz-born artist and co-founder of the "Brücke". Two unique collections, prints and loans make it a new hotspot for expressionism.
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Karl Schmidt-Rottluff Haus09116 Chemnitz
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Johann Belz: Rattling fountain
The rattling fountain by Johann Belz in Chemnitz features abstract bronze flower and leaf shapes that direct the flow of water. Tilting bowls produce the characteristic rattling sound that gives the impressive fountain its name.
Klapperbrunnen nähe Busbahnhof09111 Chemnitz
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Purple Path: Inauguration of the "Seeds & Seats" sculpture
A new meeting place is being created in the Lobgedichte area with "Seeds & Seats": plants, GDR design chairs and Brecht quotes invite you to linger. The "Lobgedichte" sculptures have also been cleaned.
Lobgedichte-Areal Brückenstraße09111 Chemnitz
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Hans Peter Kuhn: Lights light
The work "Lights light" by Hans Peter Kuhn on the eins energie administration building in Chemnitz shows randomly illuminated LED rods that create a constantly changing "concrete poetry" as a minimalist, architecture-related light drawing.
Verwaltungsgebäude von eins energie in sachsen in Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Andreas Schmid: Colorfield Chemnitz
The light installation Colourfield Chemnitz by Andreas Schmid transforms the main portal of the Kunstsammlungen Chemnitz into a colorful interplay of 38 LED bundles. Inspired by expressionism and music, it combines architecture, perception and movement.
Theaterplatz Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Osmar Osten: Top With
Softly colored columns made of natural Saxon stone nestle together and form the support for a whole bundle of figures cast from silver-colored aluminum. A clash of contradictions that invites speculation.
Schillerpark/Schillerplatz09111 Chemnitz
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Daniel Buren: 7 colors for a chimney
In 2013, Daniel Buren transformed the 302-metre-high furnace of the northern CHP plant in Chemnitz with colored rings and his iconic 8.7 cm wide stripes into a widely visible work of art that marks Chemnitz as a city of art.
Gelände des ehemaligen Heizkraftwerk Nord Chemnitz, eins energie in sachsen09114 Chemnitz
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Karolin Schwab: My Floating Home
The sculpture stands between the banks of the Mühlgraben like a fleeting three-dimensional sketch of a house. There, as the seasons change, constantly changing images are created in the water, posing the question of what it means to be at home, to be anchored.
Mühlgraben Niederwiesa09577 Niederwiesa
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Anja Schwörer: Mapping Patterns - Industrial Flora
Anja Schwörer's mural Mapping Patterns: Industrial Flora at the Braunsdorf show weaving mill combines historical cartridge drawings with modern pixel aesthetics. It poetically references textile structures, weaving techniques and early forms of programming languages.
Historische Schauweberei Braunsdorf09577 Niederwiesa
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PURPLE PATH: Inauguration Fast legs and bad mood without kiosk and kitchen by Maruša Sagadin
The artworks "Fast Legs (Marjetka)" and "Bad Mood without Kiosk and Kitchen (Juliana Three-Legged)" by Maruša Sagadin, both from 2020, will be inaugurated and invite visitors to explore modern themes.
Wiesenfläche ggü. Adorfer Hauptstr. Neukirchen09221 Neukirchen/Erzgeb.
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Olaf Holzapfel: Two woven into one
The sculpture by the Dresden conceptual artist is reminiscent of trigonometric towers, as they were once used for surveying. An allusion to the technical revolution, paired with a view of a cultural landscape measured and shaped by man.
Dittersdorfer Höhe Amtsberg09439 Amtsberg
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Next Gen East x shift change
The exhibition "Next Gen East x Shift Change" by Luise von Cossart shows how young people from Germany, Poland & the Czech Republic experience change after 1989. Voices, memories and identities combine to create a multi-layered dialog about Europe.
Open Space Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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Exhibition - The story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family
The exhibition tells the story of Moritz Lippmann, his furniture store and his family. It is an example of how undemocratic and totalitarian regimes intervene in the lives of individuals and leave lasting traces.
Schaufenster gegenüber dem Stadtbad09111 Chemnitz
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Sculpture inauguration: Yesterday is today becomes tomorrow
The new sculpture "Yesterday is today becomes tomorrow" will be unveiled as part of the "Ortskundig" project by the Chemnitz Artists' Association. The work will be unveiled on the corner of Hartmannstraße and Fabrikstraße, accompanied by words from Matthias Zwarg and music from STRELA.
Good God
Via Lewandowsky's work of light art adorns the tower of Chemnitz Castle Church. The striking neon installation shines far into the city and artfully addresses the tension between faith, doubt and social issues.
Schlosskirche Chemnitz09113 Chemnitz
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Future is past
The impressive mural "FUTURE IS PAST" by Hendrik Beikirch will be presented at the A4 business park in Chemnitz. The large-scale artwork is reminiscent of GDR labor collectives and invites visitors to reflect on change, identity and the history of the region.
Gewerbepark A409114 Chemnitz
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Buchenwald was everywhere - The history of the Penig subcamp
The exhibition sheds light on the Penig subcamp, where over 700 Hungarian Jewish women were forced to perform forced labor in 1945. Documents, biographies and research findings tell of their fate and the work of the Initiative Gesicht zeigen (Show your face) to remember them today.
Eckpunkt09212 Limbach-Oberfrohna
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Open process
The exhibition tells stories of migration since the Second World War, addresses everyday racism, right-wing violence since the baseball bat years and shows how those affected fought back - loudly, visibly and in solidarity.
OFFENER PROZESS - Dokumentationszentrum09112 Chemnitz
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11.12.25 11:00 - 17:00 clock
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Holy names for Chemnitz
An artistic exploration of the names of saints and their significance for Chemnitz. The exhibition invites visitors to discover, reflect and discuss in a stylish atmosphere.
Regional showcase
All 38 cities of the Capital of Culture Region 2025 are on display in the TIETZ courtyard, with information, dates and QR codes on steles. In addition: central projects such as Purple Path & Makers as well as a stage for creative contributions from the region.
Kulturzentrum DasTietz09111 Chemnitz
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11.12.25 10:00 - 18:00 clock
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Architects Mildner/Heine
The exhibition by architects Mildner and Heine showcases impressive designs and concepts that push the boundaries of architecture and convey a new understanding of space, light and sustainability while inspiring visitors.
Universitätsbibliothek TU Chemnitz09111 Chemnitz
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11.12.25 09:00 - 17:00 clock
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Weißbach pyramid and crib trail
The formula for a wonderful Christmas activity is simple: a magically illuminated place, plus 47 unique stations with pyramids and nativity scenes, minus the stress of everyday life and the run-up to Christmas, equals the Pyramid and Nativity Scene Trail in Weißbach.
Mini-Weissbach09439 Amtsberg
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The splendor of Christmas past - an exhibition from Frankenberg living rooms
ZeitWerkStadt is showing "Christmas from the good old days": an atmospheric exhibition with old Christmas tree decorations, nativity figures and lovingly crafted decorations. Items on loan from Frankenberg bring past Christmas traditions to life.
Museum ZeitWerkStadt Frankenberg09669 Frankenberg/Sa.
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11.12.25 10:00 - 16:30 clock
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Christmasland - Colorful
The Christmas exhibition presents an impressive 5 m long nativity scene by the Erzgebirge master carver Carl Hertelt, which is complemented by over 100 live sheep and traditional figures such as smoking men and nutcrackers.
Textil- und Rennsportmuseum Hohenstein-Ernstthal09337 Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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11.12.25 13:00 - 17:00 clock
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Polar magic Scharfenstein
Colorful northern lights bathe the castle in magical light. "Anima Nivis" whisks you away to worlds of ice and snow. With a snowy owl, polar bear and arctic fox, you will experience magic, enjoyment and a wintry atmosphere - a magical experience for the whole family.
Advent exhibition at Mapipo
The Advent exhibition in the Mapipo showroom invites you to discover the atmosphere. Christmas floristry, festive decorations, sparkling tree decorations and selected gift ideas create space for inspiration and peaceful anticipation.
Mining labyrinth adventure days
The fascinating world of the Erzgebirge miners is explored with hands-on activities such as gemstone mining, incense candle making, fairy tale readings, castle and miner's lamp tours and much more. The musical highlight is the Bergsänger Geyer on 29.12.24