Leipzig Museum of Ethnography, Leipzig

Name: Leipzig Museum of Ethnography
Address: Täubchenweg 2, Leipzig, 04103, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 420550

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The Leipzig Museum of Ethnography is a large ethnographic museum in Leipzig, Germany, also known as the Grassi Museum of Ethnology. Today it is part of the Grassi Museum, an institution which also includes the Museum of Applied Arts and the Museum of Musical Instruments, based in a large building on the Johannisplatz. ()

Local name: Museum für Völkerkunde zu Leipzig Coordinates: 51°20'16"N, 12°23'15"E

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Täubchenweg 2Mitte (Zentrum-Südost)Leipzig 04103 Germany

Contact

+49 341 420550

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Leipzig Museum of Ethnography open?

Leipzig Museum of Ethnography 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 Leipzig Museum of Ethnography?

Nearby attractions include Leipzig Museum of Applied Arts, Leipzig (1 min walk), Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University, Leipzig (1 min walk), Grassimuseum, Leipzig (2 min walk), Rabensteinplatz, Leipzig (3 min walk).

How to get to Leipzig Museum of Ethnography by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leipzig Museum of Ethnography:

Bus

Johannisplatz • Lines: +690 (3 min walk)
Augustusplatz • Lines: N8, N9 (8 min walk)

Tram

Johannisplatz • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 7, N17 (2 min walk)
Augustusplatz • Lines: 10, 11, 11E, 12, 14, 15, 16, 4, 7, 8, N10, N17 (7 min walk)

Train

Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (16 min walk)
Leipzig Bayerischer Bahnhof (16 min walk)