Bach House

The Bach House is a music museum in Eisenach housed in two connected buildings that display baroque instruments, manuscripts, and personal objects belonging to Johann Sebastian Bach. The collection features both everyday items from his household and rare historical instruments along with original scores of his compositions.

Founded in 1907 by the New Bach Society, the museum occupies a restored medieval building that survived World War II bombing. The survival of this structure during wartime made it an important repository for Bach's legacy in the city where he was born.

The museum hosts regular performances on historical keyboard instruments including harpsichord, clavichord, and baroque organ, bringing the soundscapes of Bach's era to life for visitors. These demonstrations help people understand how the composer's music originally sounded in his time.

The site is easily accessible with convenient outdoor areas for visitors traveling with pets. Visiting on less crowded days allows you to enjoy the hourly performances in smaller groups for a more personal experience.

The museum displays a forensic reconstruction of Bach's skull created by researchers from the University of Dundee. This unusual exhibition combines scientific methods with music history, demonstrating how modern technology can support historical research.

Location: Eisenach

Inception: May 27, 1907

Official opening: 1907

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Museum der Neuen Bachgesellschaft e.V.

Address: Frauenplan, 21

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

Phone: +49369179340

Email: info@bachhaus.de

Website: http://bachhaus.de

GPS coordinates: 50.97149,10.32261

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44