--- title: "GRASSI Musical Instrument Museum of the University of Leipzig" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/grassi-musical-instrument-museum-of-the-university-of-leipzig" description: "The GRASSI Museum of Musical Instruments is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card.The benefits are described under \"Good to know / Price information\".Explore one of the largest collections of musical instruments in the world.The Grassi Museum, which is part of the university, shows you how instrument makers have been searching for the perfect sound since the 16th century. The impressive craftsmanship and artistic skills can be experienced on the basis of around 5,000 treasures. This makes the Grassimuseum one of the largest collections of European musical instrument making.One of the most important exhibits is the oldest dated clavichord (1543) and the oldest fortepiano in the world preserved in its original condition (1726). You can also try out some of the instruments for yourself in the museum's sound laboratory." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923754/483f42222c1e9c66c164bf0b6fd051d6763ec7a0e3da21ba51a11198319cf26e/grassi-musical-instrument-museum-museums-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share GRASSI Musical Instrument Museum of the University of Leipzig ============================================================= - Museum/art collection Grassi Musical Instrument Museum - Museums in Leipzig GRASSI Museum Complex in winter - Museums in Leipzig **The GRASSI Museum of Musical Instruments is a partner of the Leipzig Card / Leipzig Regio Card. The benefits are described under "Good to know / Price information".** **Explore one of the largest collections of musical instruments in the world.** The Grassi Museum, which is part of the university, shows you how instrument makers have been searching for the perfect sound since the 16th century. The impressive craftsmanship and artistic skills can be experienced on the basis of around 5,000 treasures. This makes the Grassimuseum one of the largest collections of European musical instrument making.One of the most important exhibits is the oldest dated clavichord (1543) and the oldest fortepiano in the world preserved in its original condition (1726). You can also try out some of the instruments for yourself in the museum's sound laboratory. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings With the exception of Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, the museum is also open on public holidays from 10:00 - 18:00. Dayoff: Monday Read more Price info Price adult: €6.00 Price child: Free entry Price reduced: €3.00 Gruppen (ab 8 Pers.) p.P.: €5.00 For LEIPZIG CARD / LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users: 50% discount in the form of the reduced admission price. Free admission every first Wednesday of the month (Museum Day). Children up to the age of 16 are free. Combined ticket available for all 3 GRASSI museums. Information on reduced prices: Pupils,students,unemployed persons,severely disabled persons,trainees,Leipzig-Pass,Leipzig Card (more information at the ticket office)Free admission for people with:Children and young people up to the age of 16,Accompanying person for severely disabled persons (ID B),Press,ICOM members,DMB members,Employees Leipzig-Details,Family-Pass-Saxony Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Foreign Language English, French, Russian, Czech Hygiene and infection safety measures - 3G Directions & Parking facilities Public transportation: The nearest stop is Johannisplatz (lines 4, 7, 12, 15, 690). The destination is about a 200 m walk from there. By car: The GRASSI Museum is located in the south-eastern center of Leipzig and can be reached via the B2 junction Täubchenweg. Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Christmas market - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 281.32 km - Cycling 79.30 km - Cycling Contact **Universität Leipzig** Johannisplatz 5-11 04103 Leipzig - Zentrum Süd-Ost