Egyptian Museum of the University of Leipzig

The Egyptian Museum of the University of Leipzig holds roughly 7,000 artifacts from different periods of ancient Egyptian civilization, spanning from the Paleolithic era to the Islamic period. The collection includes statues, reliefs, bronzes, sarcophagi, funerary figurines, stone vessels, and clay objects that document life across the ages.

The collection started in 1840 when a mummy sarcophagus was acquired in Trieste, and grew significantly under Egyptologist Georg Steindorff's direction. It became the largest university-based Egyptian collection in Germany.

The displays show statues, reliefs, bronzes, and funerary figurines that reveal how ancient Egyptians lived and what they valued. Visitors can observe household objects and religious items that reflect daily concerns and beliefs of that time.

The museum is located in the Kroch tower on Goethestraße 2 and is easy to find. Visitors should note that weekday hours are limited and planning ahead is helpful.

The collection includes archaeological finds from the Nubian town of Aniba, with a replica of a serdab shrine among the highlights. This reconstruction displays statues of Ni-kau-Chnum and his wife that offer a rare glimpse into ancient family monuments.

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 13:00-17:00, Saturday,Sunday 10:00-17:00, Holidays 10:00-17:00

Website: https://uni-leipzig.de/~egypt

GPS coordinates: 51.33985,12.37996

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:30