Goethe House, Museum and cultural heritage monument in Weimar, Germany
The Goethe House features preserved rooms with original furnishings, displaying the living conditions of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe during his residence.
The baroque building, constructed in 1709 by Georg Caspar Helmershausen, became the residence of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe from 1782 until 1832.
The house contains multiple exhibition spaces that present Goethe's contributions to literature, science, and his role as a statesman in Weimar.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 9:30 AM and 6:00 PM, with tickets granting access to both the residence and museum sections.
The adjacent garden maintains its historical layout, including a pavilion that housed Goethe's mineral collection and areas for growing specific produce varieties.
Location: Weimar
Inception: 1708
Part of: Classical Weimar
Address: 1 Frauenplan 99423 Weimar
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:30-18:00
Phone: +493643545400
Website: https://klassik-stiftung.de/goethe-nationalmuseum/goethes-wohnhaus
GPS coordinates: 50.97750,11.32860
Latest update: May 10, 2025 22:36
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