--- title: "Plaster cast collection of the Museum of Antiquities at Leipzig University" url: "https://www.leipzig.travel/en/poi/plaster-cast-collection-of-the-museum-of-antiquities-at-leipzig-university" description: "The plaster cast collection of the Museum of Antiquities at Leipzig University today comprises around 800 casts of ancient sculptures from Greek and Roman times, making it one of the most extensive collections of its kind in Germany. The holdings were mainly built up in the 19th and early 20th centuries in connection with archaeological teaching at the university. The collection suffered considerable damage and losses during the Second World War and due to the loss of exhibition rooms when the main university building was blown up in 1968. It has been in a new location since 1999 and has been open to the public again since 2024.The casts reproduce original works on a 1:1 scale and allow them to be viewed from all sides. This allows comparisons, reconstructions and further studies to be carried out that would not be possible on delicate originals. In addition to its function in research and teaching, the collection is also aimed at the interested public. It documents the development of archaeological training in Leipzig and at the same time illustrates key examples of ancient sculpture." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/923659/add027c91cafb3d1e901b148cee50f1d100ca25ea1b5ce2ceac7f42db37dbfc3/g2-kunsthalle-exhibitions-in-leipzig.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Leipzig Travel > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Plaster cast collection of the Museum of Antiquities at Leipzig University ========================================================================== - Museum/art collection G2 Kunsthalle - Exhibitions in Leipzig Around 800 plaster casts of ancient sculptures show the diversity of Greek and Roman sculpture at the Antikenmuseum Leipzig. The plaster cast collection of the Museum of Antiquities at Leipzig University today comprises around 800 casts of ancient sculptures from Greek and Roman times, making it one of the most extensive collections of its kind in Germany. The holdings were mainly built up in the 19th and early 20th centuries in connection with archaeological teaching at the university. The collection suffered considerable damage and losses during the Second World War and due to the loss of exhibition rooms when the main university building was blown up in 1968. It has been in a new location since 1999 and has been open to the public again since 2024. The casts reproduce original works on a 1:1 scale and allow them to be viewed from all sides. This allows comparisons, reconstructions and further studies to be carried out that would not be possible on delicate originals. In addition to its function in research and teaching, the collection is also aimed at the interested public. It documents the development of archaeological training in Leipzig and at the same time illustrates key examples of ancient sculpture. Read more Good to know ------------ Openings Closed on public holidays. Dayoff: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Closed all holidays Read more Price info Admission is free of charge. Read more General information - Bus stop available Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather Payment methods Entrance Free Directions & Parking facilities By public transport: The nearest stop is Thomaskirche (streetcar line 9 and bus line 89). From there it is approx. 2 minutes on foot. By car: Use the surrounding parking garages in the city center, such as Q-Park Marktgalerie, [P] Tief-Parkhaus Zentralstraße and CONTIPARK Parkhaus Martin-Luther-Ring. Read more Author Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH**Daniel Almendinger** Grimmaischer Steinweg 8 04103 Leipzig Organization Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbHGrimmaischer Steinweg 8 04103 Leipzig License (master data) Daniel Almendinger Leipzig Tourismus und Marketing GmbH Our recommendations ------------------- View on map - Museum/art collection Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Show - Show - Show - Place of interest - Culture and event venue - Museum/art collection - Museum/art collection - Tours 5.56 km - Themed hiking trail 79.30 km - Cycling 29.99 km - Pilgrimage route Contact **Antikenmuseum der Universität Leipzig** Dittrichring 13 04109 Leipzig