City museum in the former Franciscan monastery

Museum in the monastery

The Saalfeld Franciscan Monastery was founded around 1250 by the Counts of Schwarzburg. The first documentary mention of the convent, located on the western edge of the medieval town, dates from June 16, 1265.

The monastery existed until the Reformation, but was dissolved in 1534 and thus lost its original function. A uniform use of the entire ensemble was no longer possible in the following period; instead, parts of the former monastery were now given new uses.

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 13.00 to 17.00

Closed on Mondays, 24.12. and 31.12.

Address:
Münzplatz 5 - 07318 Saalfeld

Parking facilities:
At the market, in the Dr.-Wilhelm-Külz-Straße or the parking lot "Knochstraße"

Accessibility:
The museum is wheelchair accessible. (except roof truss)