Museum der bildenden Künste, Art museum in Leipzig, Germany
The Museum der bildenden Künste spans 7,000 square meters of exhibition space, displaying 3,500 paintings, 1,000 sculptures, and 60,000 graphic works point.
Established in 1848 through the initiative of Maximilian Speck von Sternburg, the museum relocated to its current glass and concrete building in 2004 after World War II damages.
The collection covers art from the Late Middle Ages to modern times, with emphasis on Flemish, Italian, Dutch, French, and German works from various periods.
Visitors can explore the museum Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Wednesdays, and the facility offers wheelchair accessibility.
The museum houses one of Germany's largest art historical libraries, containing approximately 100,000 items including rare exhibition catalogs from the 17th to 19th centuries.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 1848
Founders: Maximilian Speck von Sternburg
Official opening: 1848
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: 10 Katharinenstraße 10, 04109 Leipzig 04109 Leipzig
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00; Wednesday 12:00-20:00
Phone: +49(0)341216990
Email: mdbk@leipzig.de
Website: https://mdbk.de/en
GPS coordinates: 51.34222,12.37556
Latest update: May 16, 2025 03:02
Museum of City History Leipzig
72 m
Fregehaus
69 m
Alte Waage Leipzig
100 m
Romanushaus
92 m
Kretschmanns Hof
58 m
Hainstraße 8
121 m
Markt 6
130 m
Katharinenstraße 19
65 m
Katharinenstraße Village pump
43 m
Katharinenstraße 21
91 m
Ehemaliges Messehaus (Jägerhof (Leipzig)) Hainstraße 17; 17a; 17b; 19
152 m
Hausfassaden und Dach Markt 7
117 m
Hainstraße 11
149 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus Hainstraße 2; 2a
130 m
Handschwengelpumpe Brühl (Leipzig)
153 m
Wohnungsbau am Markt
83 m
Wohn- und Geschäftshaus Katharinenstraße 13
49 m
Anker|WHWohn- und Handelshaus (Webers Hof) Hainstraße 3
144 m
Geschäftshaus Katharinenstraße 15
48 m
Hauszeichen Böttchergäßchen 3
75 m
Büro- und Geschäftshaus Brühl 14; 16
126 m
Wohnhaus Katharinenstraße 3
119 m
Wohnhaus Hainstraße 15
143 m
Fassade Markt 4
115 m
Bankgebäude Markt 5
127 m
Wohnhaus Hainstraße 13
141 m
Wohnhaus Hainstraße 4
121 m
Junges Paar
139 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes