Sportmuseum Leipzig

Sportmuseum Leipzig is a sports museum housing over 90,000 objects, making it one of the largest collections of sports history in Germany. The holdings include materials spanning different time periods and document developments in gymnastics, athletics, and other sports.

The museum was founded in 1977 and initially operated a permanent exhibition. In 1991, it transformed into a collection and documentation center, relocating near Zentralstadion.

The museum displays objects from German gymnastics festivals dating back to 1863 and preserves extensive collections of regional sports history. These holdings show how deeply sports were woven into the community life of the city.

The collection and library are accessible by appointment and can be visited after prior arrangement. Future exhibitions are planned in a renovated former swimming facility.

The museum preserves historical flags, equipment, clothing, medals, certificates, photographs, and audiovisual records. These diverse sources allow visitors to trace the city's sports story through multiple perspectives and time periods.

Location: Leipzig

Inception: 1977

Part of: Museum of City History Leipzig

Address: Am Sportforum 10, 04105 Leipzig

Phone: +49(0)3419805112

Email: sportmuseum-leipzig@leipzig.de

Website: https://stadtgeschichtliches-museum-leipzig.de/besuch/unsere-haeuser/sportmuseum

GPS coordinates: 51.35160,12.34640

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:00