Museum of Prehistory and Early History of Thuringia
About This Museum
People often wander in here from Weimar's more famous literary sites, curious about a time long before Goethe and his quill. What they find is a story told not in books, but in flint and bone—a silent, ancient Thuringia. You can stand face-to-face with the Leubingen prince, whose burial finery whispers of power and status from over 4,000 years ago. Then you'll turn a corner and see the entire world of an early medieval village laid out in a wonderfully detailed diorama. It leaves you with a humbling sense of the deep roots beneath our modern feet.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the Leubingen burial from the Bronze Age, with its dazzling gold rings and spiral discs. But don't rush past the quieter finds: the delicate amber jewelry traded from afar or the simple, perfectly flaked stone tools that were someone's daily life.
Visitor Information
You'll find us in a solid, handsome building at Humboldtstraße 11—it's just a short walk from the city center. Come on in; it's a perfect escape for an hour or two when you need a break from all the poetry.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in what feels like a classic Weimar civic building—sturdy, dignified, with that timeless German character that fits right in.
Contact & Location
Address: Museum für Ur-und Frühgeschichte Thüringens, 11, Humboldtstraße, Westvorstadt, Weimar, Thüringen, 99423, Deutschland
Phone: +49 3643 818330
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