Brahms-Institut

Brahms-Institut is a research and exhibition center housed in a classical villa on Jerusalemsberg in Lübeck. The building contains exhibition spaces, a specialized library holding manuscripts, scores, and letters from Johannes Brahms, and research facilities for scholars.

The institute was established in 1990 through the acquisition of the Hofmann collection and relocated to Villa Eschenburg in 2002 to accommodate its growing holdings. This move allowed the extensive collection to be properly displayed and research activities to expand.

The institute holds works by Brahms and his contemporaries like Robert and Clara Schumann, showing how these musicians were connected to each other. Visitors see letters, scores, and photographs that reveal the musical life of the 19th century.

The institute is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 14:00 to 18:00 and offers special access arrangements for researchers and music scholars. It helps to inquire in advance whether additional visiting times for groups or study purposes can be arranged.

The collection holds the largest private assemblage of Brahms materials worldwide, featuring personal photographs and works from his lifetime. This exceptional collection makes the institute a singular place for anyone wishing to learn more about Brahms as a person.

Location: Lübeck

Official opening: 1991

Part of: Lübeck Academy of Music

Opening Hours: Wednesday,Saturday 14:00-18:00

Website: http://brahms-institut.de

GPS coordinates: 53.88023,10.69539

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25