Museum of City History Leipzig

The Museum of City History Leipzig is a history museum in the town hall at Market Square displaying objects, documents, and multimedia presentations showing the city's development. The collections range from craft tools to everyday items that document life over centuries.

The museum opened in 1909 in the town hall, which has been the city's center since the 16th century. Since then it has gathered evidence of Leipzig's journey from medieval times through wars and industrialization to today.

The Peaceful Revolution of 1989 appears prominently in the exhibitions, showing how the city shaped Germany's social transformation. Visitors can understand how Leipzig residents experienced and drove this major change.

The museum is located at Market Square in the center of the old town and is easy to reach on foot. It is best to visit the exhibitions on weekdays when there are fewer visitors.

The cellar beneath the museum holds wine barrels and craft objects from earlier times, offering a glimpse into the city's cellar economy. These underground spaces show how trade and storage worked in the medieval city.

Location: Leipzig

Inception: 1909

Official opening: 1909

Address: Böttchergäßchen 3, 04109 Leipzig

Website: https://stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de

GPS coordinates: 51.34183,12.37638

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27