--- title: "Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/museum-of-antiquities-of-the-university-of-leipzig" description: "The University of Leipzig Museum of Antiquities is a partner of the Leipzig Card/Leipzig Regio Card.The benefits are described under “Good to Know/Pricing Information.”The University of Leipzig Museum of Antiquities is located in the Old Nikolai School and houses over 800 artifacts from life in the ancient Mediterranean region.The second-largest collection of ancient art in Saxony is housed on the first floor of the historic “Alte Nikolaischule” building and, as a publicly accessible educational and research collection, serves as a place of discovery in the heart of Leipzig.The original collection comprises a total of around 10,000 objects, primarily from the fields of ancient decorative and applied arts. A particular focus is on Greek ceramics. Decorated vases, marble sculptures, terracotta figures, bronze statuettes, lamps, and glassware provide an overview of art and everyday culture from around 2000 B.C. to approximately 500/600 A.D. The collection also includes rare finds from the Greek settlement area along the northern Black Sea coast.The permanent exhibition, featuring a representative selection from the original collection, traces a journey from the Bronze Age cultures of the Aegean through the heyday of Greek vase painting in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE to the Roman Imperial period. Marble portraits, funerary reliefs, and models of Roman residences—including the Casa del Poeta Tragico in Pompeii—bring the art, mythology, religion, and funeral customs of antiquity to life.The Museum of Antiquities in the Old St. Nicholas School also includes the University of Leipzig’sPLASTER CAST COLLECTION." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/922987/81b4309d3090f05b56afd55cfdbf918493be5c6b0ccb0a82a9a17f5425acbe41/museum-of-antiquities-of-the-university-of-leipzig-museums-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig ================================================== - Museum/art collection Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig Exhibits in the Museum of Antiquities at Leipzig University - Museums in Leipzig Personalities of antiquity in the Museum of Antiquities at Leipzig University - Museums in Leipzig Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig Within reach - Museum of Antiquities in Leipzig for people with visual impairments Antikenmuseum der Universität Leipzig - Accessible museums in Leipzig **The University of Leipzig Museum of Antiquities is a partner of the Leipzig Card/Leipzig Regio Card. The benefits are described under “Good to Know/Pricing Information.”** **The University of Leipzig Museum of Antiquities is located in the Old Nikolai School and houses over 800 artifacts from life in the ancient Mediterranean region.** The second-largest collection of ancient art in Saxony is housed on the first floor of the historic “Alte Nikolaischule” building and, as a publicly accessible educational and research collection, serves as a place of discovery in the heart of Leipzig. The original collection comprises a total of around 10,000 objects, primarily from the fields of ancient decorative and applied arts. A particular focus is on Greek ceramics. Decorated vases, marble sculptures, terracotta figures, bronze statuettes, lamps, and glassware provide an overview of art and everyday culture from around 2000 B.C. to approximately 500/600 A.D. The collection also includes rare finds from the Greek settlement area along the northern Black Sea coast. The permanent exhibition, featuring a representative selection from the original collection, traces a journey from the Bronze Age cultures of the Aegean through the heyday of Greek vase painting in the 6th and 5th centuries BCE to the Roman Imperial period. Marble portraits, funerary reliefs, and models of Roman residences—including the Casa del Poeta Tragico in Pompeii—bring the art, mythology, religion, and funeral customs of antiquity to life. The Museum of Antiquities in the Old St. Nicholas School also includes the **University of Leipzig’s**. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings The Museum of Antiquities is closed on public holidays. Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Closed all holidays Read more Price info Price adult: €4.00 Price child: Free entry Price reduced: €2.00 Admission is free for all visitors on the first Wednesday of the month. Children up to the age of 6 are admitted free of charge. Free admission is also available on presentation of appropriate proof: Members of Leipzig University German Association of Archaeologists (DArV) German Museums Association (DMB) Friends and Supporters of the Museum of Antiquities of the University of Leipzig e.V. Leipzig and Surrounding Area Guided Tours e.V. International Council of Museums (ICOM) Ulm Association. Association for Art and Cultural Studies e.V. International Student Identity Card (ISIC) Employees and students of the University of Leipzig Students of archaeological sciences and classical studies including languages (domestic and international) Family pass of the Free State of Saxony Association of Conservators (VDR) e.V. Refugees Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD/ LEIPZIG REGIO CARD users receive a discount in the form of the reduced admission price.Pupils, students, trainees, severely disabled persons and senior citizens receive reduced admission on presentation of appropriate ID. Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet 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). From there it is about 400 m on foot. Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Leipzig Hauptbahnhof, Goerdelerring, Augustusplatz. By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Am Museumswinkel, Q-Park Marktgalerie and Parkhaus B+B. Read more Social Media Read more Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH License (master data) Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Museum/art collection Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Christmas market - Show - Show - Place of interest - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route 281.32 km - Cycling Contact Alte Nikolaischule, Nikolaikirchhof 2 04109 Leipzig - Zentrum