Museum in der "Runden Ecke", Leipzig

Name: Museum in der "Runden Ecke"
Address: Dittrichring 24, Leipzig, 04109, Germany
Telephone: +49 341 9612443

#27 among attractions in Leipzig

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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The Memorial Museum in the "Round Corner" is a museum about the history, structure and functioning of the Ministry for State Security in the GDR, located in the former headquarters of the District Administration for State Security on Dittrichring in Leipzig.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°20'30"N, 12°22'12"E

Address

Dittrichring 24Mitte (Zentrum)Leipzig 04109 Germany

Contact

+49 341 9612443

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum in der "Runden Ecke" open?

Museum in der "Runden Ecke" is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
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 in der "Runden Ecke"?

Nearby attractions include Richard-Wagner-Platz, Leipzig (2 min walk), Märchenbrunnen, Leipzig (4 min walk), Hahnemann-Denkmal, Leipzig (4 min walk), Brühl, Leipzig (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum in der "Runden Ecke" by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum in der "Runden Ecke":

Tram

Gottschedstraße • Lines: 1, 14, N17 (3 min walk)
Thomaskirche • Lines: 9 (4 min walk)

Bus

Thomaskirche • Lines: 89, N3 (5 min walk)
Leibnizstraße • Lines: N1, N2, N4 (6 min walk)

Train

Leipzig Hauptbahnhof (15 min walk)
Safari-Train Zoo Leipzig (17 min walk)