GoetheNationalmuseum

The Goethe-Nationalmuseum, officially known as the Goethe- und Schiller-Archiv, is a museum and research institution located in Weimar, Germany. It is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749–1832), one of the most influential figures in German literature and the Enlightenment. The museum is housed in Goethe’s former home, the *Goethehaus*, which he occupied from 1782 until his death in 1832.

The collection includes original manuscripts, letters, personal belongings, and artistic works that document Goethe’s life and creative process. Highlights include handwritten drafts of his major works, such as *Faust* and *Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship*, as well as portraits and sketches by contemporaries like Johann Heinrich Füssli and Johann Heinrich Meyer. The museum also features a reconstructed study, where visitors can experience the environment in which Goethe wrote.

In addition to its exhibition space, the Goethe-Nationalmuseum serves as an academic research center, hosting scholars and students who study Goethe’s literary and intellectual contributions. The institution collaborates with other cultural organizations to promote Goethe’s global influence, particularly through exhibitions and publications.

The museum is part of the broader cultural heritage of Weimar, a city renowned for its role in the German *Weimarer Klassik* (Weimar Classicism) period, alongside figures like Friedrich Schiller. The Goethe-Nationalmuseum remains a key destination for literature enthusiasts, historians, and tourists interested in the intellectual history of Germany.