Bach Archive, Leipzig

Name: Bach Archive
Address: Thomaskirchhof 15/16, Leipzig, 04109, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 91370

#38 among attractions in Leipzig

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Facts and practical information

The Bach-Archiv Leipzig or Bach-Archiv is an institution for the documentation and research of the life and work of Johann Sebastian Bach. The Bach-Archiv also researches the Bach family, especially their music. Based in Leipzig, the city where Bach lived from 1723 until his death, the Archiv is recognised by the German government as a "cultural beacon" of national importance. Since 2008 the Bach-Archiv has been part of the University of Leipzig. ()

Local name: Bach-Archiv Leipzig Coordinates: 51°20'19"N, 12°22'20"E

Address

Thomaskirchhof 15/16Mitte (Zentrum)Leipzig 04109 Germany

Contact

+49 341 91370

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bach Archive open?

Bach Archive is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bach Archive?

Nearby attractions include Bosehaus, Leipzig (1 min walk), Neues Bach-Denkmal, Leipzig (1 min walk), St. Thomas Church, Leipzig (2 min walk), Stadthaus, Leipzig (3 min walk).

How to get to Bach Archive by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bach Archive:

Bus

Thomaskirche • Lines: 89, N3 (2 min walk)
Markt • Lines: 89 (4 min walk)

Tram

Thomaskirche • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
Neues Rathaus • Lines: 14, 2, 8, 9 (6 min walk)

Train

Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (17 min walk)
Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof (19 min walk)