Leipzig Forum of Contemporary History
The benefits are described under "Good to know / Price information".
The permanent exhibition at the Zeitgeschichtliches Forum is dedicated to the history of division and unification, the dictatorship and resistance in the Soviet occupation zone and the GDR. Numerous video and audio stations as well as interactive media encourage visitors to immerse themselves in the historical atmosphere and turn history into an experience for young and old alike.
The Contemporary History Forum offers children and families educational opportunities such as the "West Package" workshop, various themed folders for schoolchildren to explore independently or an age-appropriate guided tour of the exhibition.
Good to know
Openings
- Dayoff: Monday
Price info
- Admission: free entry
Eligibility
Bad Weather Offer
Suitable for any weather
for Groups
for Class
for individual guests
Suitable for the Elderly
Foreign Language
- German, English, French, Spain
Payment methods
- Entrance Free
Accessibility
- Saxony Barrier-FreeNotes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- All areas are barrier-free.
- Wheelchair-accessible WC: door 94 cm, 209x200 cm in front of and 90 cm to the left of the WC
- Elevator to the exhibition floors.
- 1 wheelchair and 2 walking frames are available to borrow (advance booking required).
- Guide dogs are permitted.
- Individual and group tours for the visually impaired and blind by prior arrangement.
- Group tours for the deaf by prior arrangement.
- Audioguides in easy language, for the deaf and visually impaired and blind.
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facilityDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
LiftDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm
Accessible toiletDoor width min. 90 cm
Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for deaf and hearing-impaired persons
Additional aids / offersAids / offers for persons with learning and mental disabilities
Directions & Parking facilities
- By public transport: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Markt (S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X and bus line 89). Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Augustusplatz, Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof.
By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Marktgalerie, Q-Park Augustusplatz and B+B Parkhaus. Social Media
Contact person
Organization
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
License (master data)
Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH
