Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University, Musical instrument collection in Grassi Museum complex, Leipzig, Germany.
The Museum of Musical Instruments displays over 10,000 objects spread across 13 chronologically arranged sections featuring bowed, wind, and percussion instruments from different periods.
Founded in 1929, the museum originated from Paul de Wit's collection, which Wilhelm Heyer acquired in 1905 before the University of Leipzig purchased it in 1926.
The institution functions as an educational resource for students from Leipzig University and the University of Music and Theatre, contributing to music research.
Located near Leipzig Opera House, the museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with the sound laboratory open during specific weekend hours.
The museum contains rare instruments, including historical keyboard instruments and an original clarinet crafted by Heinrich Baermann.
Opening Hours: Martes-Domingo 10:00-18:00
Phone: +493419730750
Website: http://mfm.uni-leipzig.de/dt
GPS coordinates: 51.33773,12.38860
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:41
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