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Buchenwald Memorial is the site of one of the first Third Reich concentration camps and is the largest of its kind in Germany. It was established in 1937 on Ettersberg to persecute political prisoners and minorities. Inmates from all across Europe were conscribed into the armament industry until 1945 when World War II ended. Today, it is a national memorial and contains cemeteries, the prison building, crematorium and library.

Goethe-Nationalmuseum

The Goethe-Nationalmuseum is a museum dedicated to one of the greatest poets the world has ever seen, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Goethe's House in Weimar has now been converted into the museum where you get to see how he lived and what influenced his literary accomplishments. Though this museum is hugely popular, limited visitors are allowed so that the place is not damaged by any means. A famous exhibition held here is 'The Bauhaus comes from Weimar'.

Weimar Haus

Get swept back through time while exploring the Weimar Haus. With interactive exhibits spread across seven experience rooms, learn about the history of Weimar in a fun, engaging way. The creative mix of media like waxworks, audio-visuals and recreated historical settings takes you through the transition through the Pre-historic times to Dark Ages to the Classical period. The Weimar Haus is a good place to start your exploration of the city.

Bauhaus Museum in Weimar

Housed within the school campus, the Bauhaus Museum exemplifies the nature and quality of art, architecture and sculpture encouraged in the school. Opened in 1995 it has been moved to a new building since 2019.

Schloss Heidecksburg

Located on Schlossstrasse, the Schloss Heidecksburg is rooted deep in history. A magnificent piece of architecture, the Schloss Heidecksburg appeals to most tourists with its stunning looks. As dawn sets in, the entire structure is lit up. Schloss Heidecksburg has contributed towards Germany's rich entertainment industry by hosting an array of social and cultural gatherings.

Neues Museum Weimar

Standing unique with its Neo-Renaissance structure, the Neues Museum of Weimar is home to both permanent as well temporary collections of fine art and contemporary art.

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Stadtmuseum Hohe Lilie

Markt 18, Naumburg, Germany, 06618

Housed in a charming 13th Century old town building, Stadtmuseum Hohe Lilie showcases the history and culture of the city of Naumburg. The building itself is an important part of local history as its modifications display a variety of architectural genres. The main exhibition of the museum offers visitors a slice of Naumburg's culture and lifestyle through various multimedia shows.

Eisenbahnmuseum Arnstadt

Rehestädter Weg 2c, Arnstadt, Germany, 99310

Eisenbahnmuseum Arnstadt offers a massive and glorious collection of steam locomotives and trains from back in the day. Situated in Arnstadt railway depot, this museum is dedicated to these behemoths which shaped the fate of the region and made traveling easier. One can marvel at them up close and find out they actually function.

Schiller's Gartenhaus

Schillergässchen 2, Jena, Germany, 07745

Freidrich Schiller, the German writer and philosopher and famous classical playwright's summer house and last remaining home in Jenna is a must-visit. This charming house was where he wrote parts of famous works like Wallenstein and Maria Stuart. Schiller's complicated friendship with Goethe, and their subsequent work together was certainly an important part of cultural life in Jenna in the 19th century, and was influential in the development of the concept of Weimar Classicism, as well as becoming a hot-spot for intellectual thought and debate, attracting other playwrights, philosophers and thinkers to the little town.

Neues Museum Weimar

Jorge-Semprún-Platz 5, Weimar, Germany, 99423

Standing unique with its Neo-Renaissance structure, the Neues Museum of Weimar is home to both permanent as well temporary collections of fine art and contemporary art.

Naturkundemuseum Erfurt

Große Arche 14, Erfurt, Germany, 99084

Located in the city of Erfurt, the Naturkundemuseum is a natural history museum housing a wide and wonderful variety of preserved animal exhibits. The main fields on display are geology, botany, zoology, mineralogy and paleontology. Many temporary scientific and wildlife exhibitions are also hosted here. It also conducts scientific research and educational programs.

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