Saxon Museum of Psychiatry, Medical history museum in Leipzig, Germany
The Saxon Museum of Psychiatry displays medical instruments, documents, photographs, and treatment equipment documenting the evolution of psychiatric care in Saxony.
Founded in 2000, the museum preserves artifacts from the former District Hospital for Psychiatry, including original drawings by patient Hans Jahnke.
The permanent exhibition presents ten chapters of patient stories, psychiatrist biographies, and institutional developments through extensive photographic displays.
Located at Mainzer Str. 7, the museum opens Wednesday through Saturday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, with admission costing 2 euros for adults.
The museum maintains the artistic legacy of Franz W. v. Bridschin's drawings and focuses on research about Daniel Paul Schreber's psychiatric experiences.
Location: Leipzig
Inception: 2000
Address: Mainzer Str. 7, 04109 Leipzig 04109
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 13:00-18:00
Phone: +49(0)34114061413
Email: museum@durchblick-ev.de
Website: http://psychiatriemuseum.de
GPS coordinates: 51.33656,12.35516
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:36
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