--- title: "Museums at GRASSI" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/museums-at-grassi" description: "Built between 1925 and 1929, the building complex now houses three museums under one roof and also serves as a venue for exhibitions, events, and gatherings. It is named after the Leipzig merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi.It was designed by the architects Zweck and Voigt under the overall supervision of Leipzig’s city planning officer, Hubert Ritter. With its striking design, the building is exemplary of the architecture of the Weimar Republic: stylistically, it combines elements of Art Deco and New Objectivity. It is one of the few significant new German museum buildings from this period.Particularly striking are the building’s grand interior spaces and artistic furnishings. These include the Pfeilerhalle, an impressive Art Deco-style event hall, as well as the 18 stained-glass windows by Josef Albers in the main stairwell. Originally designed in 1927 and standing up to seven meters tall, the windows were destroyed during World War II and later reconstructed true to the original based on historical visual sources. They are considered one of the most significant glass designs of the Dessau Bauhaus period.The inner courtyards are also an essential part of the complex. The tower stairwells in the inner courtyard underwent extensive renovation in 2021 and 2022, during which the characteristic Art Deco-style facades and window grilles were preserved. Together with the adjacent park-like Old St. John’s Cemetery, the GRASSI forms a unique cultural site that combines architecture, history, and recreation." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/2798929/65d366da9fc4dbb4238f40e409fddbb1b6275536e835685f2c024163f4603356/grassi-museum-complex-leipzig-museums-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Museums at GRASSI ================= - Museum/art collection - Culture and event venue GRASSI Museum Complex Leipzig - Museums in Leipzig A bird's eye view of the Grassi Museum - Museums in Leipzig GRASSI Museum Complex in winter - Museums in Leipzig The GRASSI is a major museum complex on the eastern edge of downtown Leipzig. Built between 1925 and 1929, the building complex now houses three museums under one roof and also serves as a venue for exhibitions, events, and gatherings. It is named after the Leipzig merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi. It was designed by the architects Zweck and Voigt under the overall supervision of Leipzig’s city planning officer, Hubert Ritter. With its striking design, the building is exemplary of the architecture of the Weimar Republic: stylistically, it combines elements of Art Deco and New Objectivity. It is one of the few significant new German museum buildings from this period. Particularly striking are the building’s grand interior spaces and artistic furnishings. These include the Pfeilerhalle, an impressive Art Deco-style event hall, as well as the 18 stained-glass windows by Josef Albers in the main stairwell. Originally designed in 1927 and standing up to seven meters tall, the windows were destroyed during World War II and later reconstructed true to the original based on historical visual sources. They are considered one of the most significant glass designs of the Dessau Bauhaus period. The inner courtyards are also an essential part of the complex. The tower stairwells in the inner courtyard underwent extensive renovation in 2021 and 2022, during which the characteristic Art Deco-style facades and window grilles were preserved. Together with the adjacent park-like Old St. John’s Cemetery, the GRASSI forms a unique cultural site that combines architecture, history, and recreation. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings All three museums will be closed on December 24 and 31. Dayoff: Monday Read more Price info The current admission prices can be found on the museums' websites. Read more Eligibility - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - for individual guests - Suitable for the Elderly Directions & Parking facilities By public transportation: The nearest stop is Leipzig, Johannisplatz (tram lines 4, 7, 12, 15). Other stops in the immediate vicinity: Augustusplatz, Leipzig Markt, Leipzig Hauptbahnhof. By car: Use the surrounding downtown parking garages, such as the Gutenberg-Galerie parking garage, Q-Park Augustusplatz, and Q-Park The Post. Parking spaces are also available on Täubchenweg as well as on Inselstraße, Dresdner Straße, Talstraße, and Salomonstraße. 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 - 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 Johannisplatz 5-11 04103 Leipzig