Leipzig Museum of Ethnography

The Leipzig Museum of Ethnography is an ethnographic museum in the city that houses objects and collections from Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas. The collection includes thousands of items that document different human cultures and their traditions.

The collection began in the 19th century and was later moved to the New Grassi Museum at Johannisplatz, where it remains today. The institution was damaged during World War II but retained its role as an important repository for global cultural objects.

The museum displays crafts and artistic forms from different world regions that visitors can explore in the exhibitions. You see traditional textiles, jewelry, and everyday objects that show how people in other cultures live and work.

The museum is located in the New Grassi Museum building, which is centrally situated in the city and easy to reach. The exhibitions are labeled and there is information on-site to help you understand the collections.

The collection displays objects from regions that are often overlooked today, allowing visitors to discover lesser-known cultures and their craft techniques. Such collections offer a perspective on the world that is rarely found in schools and textbooks.

Location: Leipzig

Inception: 1869

Part of: Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden, Ethnographical State Collections of Saxony, Grassi Museum

Address: Johannisplatz 5-11, 04103 Leipzig

Phone: +49(0)3419731900

Email: mvl-grassimuseum@ses.museum

Website: https://grassi-voelkerkunde.skd.museum

GPS coordinates: 51.33690,12.38860

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:03