Grassi Museum

Grassi Museum is a building complex in Leipzig housing three separate collections under one roof. It contains the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments, and the Museum of Ethnography, displaying diverse objects from crafted works to rare instruments and cultural items.

This museum developed in the early 1900s from a donation by a wealthy Leipzig merchant who made the cultural institution possible. The spaces were designed in the style of that era and later renovated several times to accommodate growing collections.

The Museum of Applied Arts displays crafted objects from many cultures that visitors encounter while walking through the galleries. The musical instruments on display come from around the world and show different traditions through their shapes and materials.

The museum is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday, with permanent exhibitions available at no charge. The three collections are located in the same building, so you can visit all of them one after another without leaving the structure.

The building blends elements of New Objectivity with detailed Art Deco ornaments visible in the staircases and galleries. This architectural mix shows the transition between different design movements of the early modern era.

Location: Leipzig

Inception: 1925

Official opening: 1929

Architectural style: Art Nouveau architecture

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Johannisplatz 5; 7; 9; 11

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-18:00

Phone: +493419731900

Website: https://grassimuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 51.33740,12.38830

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:41