Melanchthonhaus

Melanchthonhaus is a three-story Renaissance residence in Lutherstadt Wittenberg featuring late Gothic arched windows and stepped gables. The interior contains furnished rooms and displays of Reformation period objects including manuscripts, prints, and personal belongings.

The building was constructed in 1536 on the orders of Elector Johann Friedrich I and served as the residence of Protestant scholar Philipp Melanchthon until his death in 1560.

The house is named after the Protestant Reformer Philipp Melanchthon, whose daily life and intellectual work become visible through the displayed rooms. Visitors can observe how scholars of the Reformation period lived and worked.

The museum is easily reached on foot and offers guided tours through the historical rooms. Visitors will find helpful information panels about the Reformation period and the life of Melanchthon's family.

Young visitors receive an iron key to unlock cabinets throughout the house and discover hidden games. This follows the story of Magdalena, Melanchthon's daughter, transforming the visit into an adventure.

Location: Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Inception: 1954

Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible

Part of: Luther Memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg

Address: Collegienstraße 60, 06886 Lutherstadt Wittenberg

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +4934914203171

Website: https://martinluther.de/de/unsere-museen/melanchthonhaus

GPS coordinates: 51.86472,12.65083

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48