German Watch Museum Glashütte

Museum/art collection
Accessibility
The exhibition on watchmaking in Glashütte shows over 175 years of craftsmanship, technology and design history.
The collection illustrates the development of timekeeping in Glashütte from 1845 to the present day. Visitors are given an overview of technical innovations and the importance of the town for watchmaking.

More than 500 exhibits are on display, including precision pendulum clocks, marine chronometers and pocket watches. Tools and historical documents make the craft processes comprehensible.

Changing special exhibitions and multimedia presentations complement the permanent exhibition. The building in the center of Glashütte is a historic industrial building and barrier-free accessible.

Good to know

Openings

Wednesday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday and Tuesday closed
Extended opening hours apply during the Saxon summer vacation.
Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday

General information

  • Parking Available

  • Bus stop available

Accessibility

Saxony Barrier-Free
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:

    • Access to the main entrance of the museum is via stairs 
    • Stepless access via the side entrance on Schillerstraße and elevator (door 90 cm, surface 110x140 cm). Please use the bell to call the service staff.

    • Wheelchair accessible WC:
      • Door 94 cm
      • 150x120 cm in front and 135 cm to the left of the WC
      • 51 cm WC height
      • Folding grab rails are available on both sides

    • Reading glasses and a rollator are available to borrow

    • Assistance dogs are permitted on request
    • Audioguide available in four languages and for children
    Parking
    • indicated disabled parking space available

    Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
    • Door width min. 90 cm

    • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

    Lift
    • Door width min. 90 cm

    • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

    • Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm

    Accessible toilet
    • Door width min. 80 cm

    • Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp

    • Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 130x130 cm

    • Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 80 cm

    • Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided

    Additional aids / offers
    • Aids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities

    Directions & Parking facilities

    Easily accessible by public transport.
    Bus routes: various buses
    Bus stop: Train station / bus station, Glashütte (Saxony)
    Footpath: approx. 6 min

    (The Saxon Switzerland mobile guest card is not valid in this tariff zone)

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