Lessinghaus

Lessinghaus is a museum in Wolfenbüttel dedicated to the life and work of a famous 1700s writer. The Late Baroque building displays furnishings and personal objects from that era and stands near the Herzog August Library.

The building was constructed in 1733 originally as servants' housing before it was later converted into a residence. A notable scholar and librarian moved in during 1777 and made it his workspace until his death four years later.

The house is named after the famous writer who lived and worked here, and its rooms show how a scholar of the 1700s organized his daily life. Visitors can see how the rooms were furnished and what objects surrounded the writer in his everyday routine.

The museum welcomes visitors Tuesday through Sunday and has several steps at the entrance, which can be difficult for people with mobility issues. It makes sense to allow enough time to explore the rooms, as the exhibition spreads across multiple floors.

The study room still has the original desk in its original position where the writer continued working after personal tragedies. This unchanged arrangement gives visitors a direct sense of his working life.

Location: Wolfenbüttel

Inception: 1733

Architectural style: Late Baroque

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: Lessingpl. 1, 38304 Wolfenbüttel

Opening Hours: Monday off; Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +4953318080

Website: https://hab.de/lessinghaus

GPS coordinates: 52.16360,10.53010

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41