--- title: "Art Center Spinnerei" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/art-center-spinnerei" description: "The former largest cotton mill in continental Europe is known far beyond the borders of Leipzig and is one of the most interesting production and exhibition sites for contemporary art and culture.Since the end of cotton yarn production in 1992, a good 100 artists' studios and eleven galleries and exhibition spaces have made the site their home, forming a center of the Leipzig art scene that is unparalleled worldwide. One of the pioneers of the revival is none other than the famous painter Neo Rauch.The Spinnerei tours are particularly popular, with several thousand visitors exploring the site and admiring the impressive exhibitions. In addition to artists, the Spinnerei is also a place for architects, designers, jewelry and fashion makers. The site also forms a large cultural center with the LURU cinema, the \"Residenz\" theater, print shops and the non-profit HALLE 14.You can find out more about the Alte Baumwollspinnerei and everything there is to discover in the podcast \"Willkommen in Leipzig\". It's worth listening in for exciting insider information!" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/1391670/3ebd4dc0659b9954a831e5c34f3cfd7d52e26214e690bdf115c504679217baa3/cotton-spinning-mill-in-the-west-of-leipzig-industrial-culture-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Art Center Spinnerei ==================== - Gallery - Museum/art collection - Factory tour *Play video*Play external content Please accept all necessary cookies to watch this video. Cotton spinning mill in the west of Leipzig - Industrial culture in Leipzig Welcome to Leipzig" podcast: Industrial culture in Leipzig 00:00 Welcome to Leipzig" podcast: Industrial culture in LeipzigIn this episode of the "Welcome to Leipzig" podcast, you can hear more about the Alte Baumwollspinnerei as part of Leipzig's industrial heritage. Tour of the spinning mill - industrial culture in Leipzig Tour of the spinning mill - industrial culture in Leipzig Cotton spinning mill - industrial culture in Leipzig Tour of the spinning mill - industrial culture in Leipzig Gallery in the cotton mill - industrial culture in Leipzig Entrance to the Leipzig cotton mill - Industrial culture in Leipzig The building of the old cotton mill is now home to many art studios that house galleries of various national and international artists. The former largest cotton mill in continental Europe is known far beyond the borders of Leipzig and is one of the most interesting production and exhibition sites for contemporary art and culture. Since the end of cotton yarn production in 1992, a good 100 artists' studios and eleven galleries and exhibition spaces have made the site their home, forming a center of the Leipzig art scene that is unparalleled worldwide. One of the pioneers of the revival is none other than the famous painter Neo Rauch. The Spinnerei tours are particularly popular, with several thousand visitors exploring the site and admiring the impressive exhibitions. In addition to artists, the Spinnerei is also a place for architects, designers, jewelry and fashion makers. The site also forms a large cultural center with the LURU cinema, the "Residenz" theater, print shops and the non-profit HALLE 14. You can find out more about the Alte Baumwollspinnerei and everything there is to discover in the podcast "". It's worth listening in for exciting insider information! Read more Good to know ------------ Openings General opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00 Public tours of the Spinnerei Galerien 2026: Spring tour: Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26 Autumn tour: Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6 Registration is not necessary. Dayoff: Monday, Sunday Read more Price info 1-stündige Führung (Erwachsener): €12.00 1-stündige Führung (Ermäßigt): €9.00 Gruppenführung (1,5 Stunden) bis 20 Personen: €170.00 The prices quoted refer to guided tours of the Spinnerei site. Registration by e-mail is required (archivmassiv@spinnerei.de). The Spinnerei and its galleries can also be visited free of charge without a guided tour. Read more General information - Parking Available Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig-Plagwitz (S-Bahn line S1, streetcar line 14 and bus lines 60, 64). From there it is approx. 5 minutes on foot. By car: The Kunstzentrum Spinnerei is located in the west of Leipzig in the Neulindenau district and can be reached via Lützner Straße and Saalfelder Straße or via Käthe-Kollwitz-Straße and Karl-Heine Straße. Parking on the Spinnerei site is restricted to designated areas for a maximum of two hours. Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Show - Place of interest - Gallery - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection Contact **Leipziger Baumwollspinnerei Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH** Spinnereistraße 7 04179 Leipzig - Neulindenau