The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is one of Europe's leading museums of design. It presents changing exhibitions of internationally renowned arts and crafts, design, photography, and architecture.
In addition, the artistically staged permanent exhibition, which is free for all visitors and divided into three tours, is particularly impressive: “Antiquity to Historicism","Asian Art" and "Art Nouveau to the presentThe first-class collection comprises over 270.000 exhibits of European and non-European arts and crafts, from antiquity to the present day. Furthermore, the annual exhibition, which takes place in October, attracts visitors. GRASSIMESSE.
Today's GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts was opened in 1874 as the second German museum of its kind. The building owes its name to the merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi. The (new) Grassi Museum, built between 1925 and 1929, with its green courtyards and the park-like Johannisfriedhof cemetery, is a place of inspiration, peace and relaxation in the heart of the city of Leipzig.
The museum accompanies children, young people and adults on their discovery tours through 3.000 years of art and cultural history. The free media guide, which guides visitors through the permanent exhibition. Visitors can create their own tours, discover the highlights of the collection, or take a rallies through the museum. Two separate tours are available for children, offering a playful introduction to the museum. The media guide is available in German and English, and there is also a version for blind and visually impaired people, as well as in sign language and easy language.
As a place of inspiration and education, the museum offers a variety of Events and projects. For families, there are museum festivals, family Sundays, and intergenerational activities. A special highlight for families is the annual GRASSIFEST in September, with creative workshops, guided tours, rallies, and games. During school time, school classes of all levels take advantage of the curriculum-related events offered by the school. During the school holidays, the motto is "HOLIDAY ACTIVE". Next The museum offers a varied program where the little ones can be active and creative.
The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is an inclusion sponsor.
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts was awarded the special prize of the Saxon Museum Prize 2025 due to its innovative themes such as sustainability and participation.
In addition, the artistically staged permanent exhibition, which is free for all visitors and divided into three tours, is particularly impressive: “Antiquity to Historicism","Asian Art" and "Art Nouveau to the presentThe first-class collection comprises over 270.000 exhibits of European and non-European arts and crafts, from antiquity to the present day. Furthermore, the annual exhibition, which takes place in October, attracts visitors. GRASSIMESSE.
Today's GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts was opened in 1874 as the second German museum of its kind. The building owes its name to the merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi. The (new) Grassi Museum, built between 1925 and 1929, with its green courtyards and the park-like Johannisfriedhof cemetery, is a place of inspiration, peace and relaxation in the heart of the city of Leipzig.
The museum accompanies children, young people and adults on their discovery tours through 3.000 years of art and cultural history. The free media guide, which guides visitors through the permanent exhibition. Visitors can create their own tours, discover the highlights of the collection, or take a rallies through the museum. Two separate tours are available for children, offering a playful introduction to the museum. The media guide is available in German and English, and there is also a version for blind and visually impaired people, as well as in sign language and easy language.
As a place of inspiration and education, the museum offers a variety of Events and projects. For families, there are museum festivals, family Sundays, and intergenerational activities. A special highlight for families is the annual GRASSIFEST in September, with creative workshops, guided tours, rallies, and games. During school time, school classes of all levels take advantage of the curriculum-related events offered by the school. During the school holidays, the motto is "HOLIDAY ACTIVE". Next The museum offers a varied program where the little ones can be active and creative.
The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is an inclusion sponsor.
The Grassi Museum of Applied Arts was awarded the special prize of the Saxon Museum Prize 2025 due to its innovative themes such as sustainability and participation.
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Opening hours
On Wednesdays, the special exhibition opens at 10 a.m., the permanent exhibitions from 12 p.m.
The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts will be closed on December 24.12th and 31.12st.
The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts will be closed on December 24.12th and 31.12st.
Days off: Monday
Price information
Price adult: 10,00 €
Price child: Free entry
Reduced price: 7,00 €
Special exhibition (Leipzig Pass and Volunteer Pass): €5,00
Special exhibition for groups (8 people or more): €8,00 per person
Evening ticket (from 17 pm): €5,00
The permanent exhibition has been free of charge since 2024. The prices listed refer to the special exhibitions.
The special exhibition is open for €3 on the first Wednesday of every month.
Admission is free for:
Children and young people up to and including 18 years of age,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled people,
Members of the Friends of the GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts e. V.,
Members with ICOM cards, the German Museums Association and the Saxon Museums Association,
Members of the Federal Association of Visual Artists and the German Association for Art History,
Holders of a press card as well as
School groups and other groups as well as accompanying persons in the supervision ratio, whose participants have reached the age of 19 and are in an educational relationship (high school, vocational school, university studies), who visit the museum independently (without museum education or other event).
The special exhibition is open for €3 on the first Wednesday of every month.
Admission is free for:
Children and young people up to and including 18 years of age,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled people,
Members of the Friends of the GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts e. V.,
Members with ICOM cards, the German Museums Association and the Saxon Museums Association,
Members of the Federal Association of Visual Artists and the German Association for Art History,
Holders of a press card as well as
School groups and other groups as well as accompanying persons in the supervision ratio, whose participants have reached the age of 19 and are in an educational relationship (high school, vocational school, university studies), who visit the museum independently (without museum education or other event).
Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD and LEIPZIG REGIO CARD holders receive discounted admission to special exhibitions. Discounted admission is also available for: school pupils, students, trainees, military and civilian service personnel, severely disabled persons, and school groups.
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
Foreign languages
German
Accessibility
Saxony Barrier-Free
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Extra entrance for wheelchair users with lift (operating elements 120 cm).
- Im "Museum of Ethnology in Leipzig"
- There are about 100 large and small tactile objects in the exhibitions.
- The majority of these objects have signs in Braille and large print.
- There are about 100 large and small tactile objects in the exhibitions.
- "Museum of Applied Arts":
- Audio guide for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- Tactile map in Braille for the permanent exhibition area Antiquity to Historicism.
- Audio guide in easy language for the three-part permanent exhibition.
- Audio guide for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- "Musical Instrument Museum":
- Themed tours and extensive sound examples from music history.
- Themed tours and extensive sound examples from music history.
Parking
designated disabled parking space available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Elevator
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Lift floor area min. 110x140 cm
wheelchair-accessible toilet
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of the toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Space to the left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Foldable grab handles on the toilet bowl
Additional help/offers
Help/Offers for blind and visually impaired people
Additional help/offers
Help/Offers for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired People
Family Holidays
PARTICULARITIES
- GRASSI-FEST: the family festival in the museum in early September
- Regular events for families such as “Grandchildren’s Time” or “Family Sunday”
- Birthday parties and family workshops
Arrival & Parking
By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Johannisplatz (tram lines 4, 7, 12, 15). Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Augustusplatz, Leipzig Markt, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof.
By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as the Gutenberg-Galerie parking garage, Q-Park Augustusplatz and Q-Park The Post. Parking spaces are also available on Täubchenweg as well as on Inselstraße, Dresdner Straße, Talstraße and Salomonstraße.
By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as the Gutenberg-Galerie parking garage, Q-Park Augustusplatz and Q-Park The Post. Parking spaces are also available on Täubchenweg as well as on Inselstraße, Dresdner Straße, Talstraße and Salomonstraße.
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