Bach-Museum Leipzig, Classical music museum in Zentrum, Leipzig, Germany.
Description
Bach Museum Leipzig is housed in a historic residence and presents manuscripts, instruments, and multimedia displays about the composer across several exhibition rooms. The museum displays personal items and documents Bach's time in the city.
History
The museum opened in 1985 and occupies a former 18th-century residence of one of the composer's acquaintances. This location preserves the connection between Bach's life and his contemporaries.
Culture
Visitors can see how Bach's works shaped European musical development and the role Leipzig played in his creative life. The displays show how people of that era experienced and shared music.
Practical
The museum is located near St. Thomas Church and has wheelchair access, allowing all visitors to explore the exhibition without barriers. It is helpful to allow sufficient time to see the different rooms.
Did you know?
The museum preserves an iron cash box belonging to the composer that was not opened until 2009, remaining a mystery for many years. This discovery revealed details about Bach's personal finances.
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