All plant museums to visit in Saxony

Immerse yourself in the world of plants at 5 museums in Saxony dedicated to botany. These museums explore the diversity, biology, and importance of plant life.

Do you love plants and nature? Here are the must-visit botanical gardens in Saxony:

  1. Botanischer Garten Chemnitz1

    Botanischer Garten Chemnitz

     Chemnitz
    The Botanischer Garten Chemnitz, situated approximately 3 km northwest of the city center of Chemnitz, is a 12-hectare garden that primarily showcases Central European plant families and useful plants from around the globe. This vast area provides a unique opportunity for visitors to explore and learn about a wide variety of plant species in one location.
  2. Elementarium2

    Elementarium

     Kamenz
    The Museum der Westlausitz Kamenz is a regional landscape museum located in Kamenz. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the landscape, nature, history, and culture of the western Oberlausitz (Westlausitz). The museum's collections cover cultural history, archaeology, geology, zoology, and botany of the region, providing a rich and diverse experience for visitors.
  3. Schauanlage und Museum der Granitindustrie3

    Schauanlage und Museum der Granitindustrie

     Haselbachtal
    The museum offers a comprehensive view of the production process from extraction to processing and loading. Visitors can see a functional stone splitting machine, a cable crane system, various derrick cranes, and a large stone gang saw. These exhibits provide a hands-on understanding of the granite industry's operations.
  4. Naturkundemuseum4

    Naturkundemuseum

     Leipzig
    The Naturkundemuseum is a natural history museum in Leipzig with geological-paleontological, botanical, zoological and archaeological collections. The museum includes the insect collection of Alexander Julius Reichert. The collections contain a large number of scientifically valuable exhibits. Among
  5. Museum für Naturkunde5

    Museum für Naturkunde

     Chemnitz
    The Museum für Naturkunde Chemnitz, established in 1868, is a natural history museum situated in Chemnitz, Saxony. It is home to a vast collection of over 300,000 exhibits. Among these are the Sterzeleanum, a historical cabinet, and the Insectarium. The museum also hosts rotating special exhibitions, providing visitors with a variety of experiences and insights into the natural world.