Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig, University antiquities museum in central Leipzig, Germany
Description
The Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig holds over 16,000 objects from Greek, Roman, and Mediterranean cultures spanning multiple ancient periods. The collection features pottery, marble sculptures, terracotta figures, and bronze objects that illustrate daily life and artistic traditions of the ancient world.
History
The collection began in the early 1700s when Professor Johann Friedrich Christ used ancient objects for university lectures starting in 1734. The institution developed into a major scholarly center, expanding its holdings significantly through acquisitions that continued into the 20th century.
Culture
The museum holds hundreds of plaster casts that allow visitors to study famous Greek and Roman sculptures from around the world without traveling elsewhere. This approach made important ancient works available to students and the public throughout its history.
Practical
The museum is located in the old city center and is accessible on foot, though wheelchair access is limited at certain entry points. Visitors should allow adequate time to view the extensive collection and plan their visit accordingly.
Did you know?
In the early 1900s, director Franz Studniczka acquired about 800 valuable works from American collectors Edward Perry Warren and John Marshall. This significant purchase strengthened the collection's status among European antiquities institutions.
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