Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University, Leipzig

Name: Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University
Address: Johannisplatz 5-11, Leipzig, 04103, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 9730750

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Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University

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The Museum of Musical Instruments of the University of Leipzig is a museum in Leipzig, Germany. It is located on Johannisplatz, near the city centre. The museum belongs to the University of Leipzig and is also part of the Grassi Museum, whose other members are the Museum of Ethnography and the Museum of Applied Arts. ()

Local name: Museum für Musikinstrumente der Universität Leipzig Coordinates: 51°20'16"N, 12°23'17"E

Address

Johannisplatz 5-11Mitte (Zentrum-Südost)Leipzig 04103 Germany

Contact

+49 341 9730750

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University open?

Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University 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 Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University?

Nearby attractions include Grassimuseum, Leipzig (1 min walk), Leipzig Museum of Ethnography, Leipzig (1 min walk), Leipzig Museum of Applied Arts, Leipzig (2 min walk), Rabensteinplatz, Leipzig (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Musical Instruments of Leipzig University:

Tram

Johannisplatz • Lines: 12, 15, 4, 7, N17 (3 min walk)
Gutenbergplatz • Lines: 12, 15 (8 min walk)

Bus

Johannisplatz • Lines: +690 (3 min walk)
Augustusplatz • Lines: N8, N9 (9 min walk)

Train

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