GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts Leipzig

The Grassi Museum is a decorative arts museum in Leipzig housing around 230,000 objects across three floors. The collection ranges from antique pieces to contemporary designs and documents the development of European applied arts.

Merchant Franz Dominic Grassi donated two million marks in 1880 to establish this institution. The building sustained damage during World War II, after which the Art Deco stairwell was restored.

The collection presents European craftsmanship and design traditions across different periods, showing visitors how artistic techniques and styles have evolved. You can observe how materials, forms, and manufacturing methods changed over centuries.

The museum spans multiple floors with clear signage to help navigate the space. Seating areas are available throughout, and the building offers wheelchair access for visitors with mobility needs.

The stairwell windows were designed by Bauhaus artist Josef Albers and carefully reconstructed after wartime destruction. These details reveal the museum's connection to the modern art movement.

Location: Leipzig

Official opening: 1874

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Grassi Museum

Address: Johannisplatz 5-11, 04103 Leipzig

Opening Hours: Wednesday-Thursday 10:00-20:00; Friday-Tuesday off

Phone: +49(0)3412229100

Email: grassimuseum@leipzig.de

Website: http://grassimuseum.de

GPS coordinates: 51.33738,12.38717

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:08