The Stadtmuseum is a museum in Gera dedicated to the history of the city. Inaugurated in 1914, it is housed in a Baroque building, a former 18th century orphanage in the heart of the historic city center. While the exterior has kept its original appearance, the interior spaces have been completely refurbished in the conception of a modern museum space structured on four levels. The history of Gera is presented starting from the first settlement in the city to the present day, with particular attention paid to the romantic period. The museum annually organizes from two to three temporary exhibitions and numerous educational workshops.