Dölitz gatehouse with tin figure museum
The Torhaus is an architectural gem that is over 300 years old and is one of the few remaining baroque buildings in Leipzig.
Constantly changing special exhibitions and a museum store, where you can buy all kinds of things related to pewter figures, the Battle of the Nations and Napoleon as well as Leipzig souvenirs, round off the overall picture of the exhibition.
The Tin Figure Museum in the Torhaus Dölitz is one of the largest museums of its kind in Europe. On three floors, artistically designed individual figures and tin figure dioramas "History in miniature". In total, over 100,000 pewter figures are waiting to be discovered.
The exhibition focuses on the Napoleonic era with the Battle of Leipzig in 1813. The highlight of the gatehouse is the approx. 25 m² large historical diorama of the Battle of the Nations near Leipzig. It also shows how the cityscape of Leipzig has changed over the centuries! The diverse history of Dölitz - a place that Goethe loved to visit during his time as a student in Leipzig - is waiting to be discovered! There are also numerous dioramas on antiquity (e.g. Babylon), the Middle Ages and the events of the 18th century to marvel at. An exhibition room focuses on the history and production of pewter figures. It shows everything worth knowing about the pewter figure - from the idea and drawing, to engraving, casting, painting and diorama construction.Constantly changing special exhibitions and a museum store, where you can buy all kinds of things related to pewter figures, the Battle of the Nations and Napoleon as well as Leipzig souvenirs, round off the overall picture of the exhibition.
Good to know
Openings
Last admission: 4.30 pm
Please note!
The museum will also be open on the following day in 2026: May 15.
Access to the museum between May 22 and 25, 2026 is only possible with an admission ticket to the Pagan Village as part of the WGT (Wave Gothic Treffen)!
Closing time at the turn of the year 2026/27: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027, but group requests are also possible during this time! The first regular opening day in 2027 is January 2.
Guided tours are also possible outside opening hours!
Please note!
The museum will also be open on the following day in 2026: May 15.
Access to the museum between May 22 and 25, 2026 is only possible with an admission ticket to the Pagan Village as part of the WGT (Wave Gothic Treffen)!
Closing time at the turn of the year 2026/27: December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027, but group requests are also possible during this time! The first regular opening day in 2027 is January 2.
Guided tours are also possible outside opening hours!
Price info
Price adult: €5.00
Price reduced: €3.00
Price family: €14.00
Erwachsene bei Gruppen ab 10 Personen: €4.00
Ermäßigt bei Gruppen ab 10 Personen: €2.50
Children under 7 years: free admission
Guided tours: flat rate 35,00 €
Family ticket valid for two adults and up to two children.
For LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users: discount of € 0.50
Guided tours: flat rate 35,00 €
Family ticket valid for two adults and up to two children.
For LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users: discount of € 0.50
Information on reduced prices: Reduction entitlement for: Children aged 7 and over, pupils, trainees, students, people with disabilities, Leipzig Pass holders If a "B" is noted on the disabled pass, the accompanying person receives free admission
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
Directions & Parking facilities
Public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Leinestr. (line 11). The destination is about a 400m walk from there.
By car: The Torhaus Dölitz is located in the southern part of Leipzig in Dölitz-Dösen and can be reached via the B2 and Goethesteig.
By car: The Torhaus Dölitz is located in the southern part of Leipzig in Dölitz-Dösen and can be reached via the B2 and Goethesteig.
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
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