The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is one of Europe's leading museums of design. It presents changing exhibitions of internationally renowned arts and crafts, design, photography, and architecture.
In addition, the artistically staged permanent exhibition, which is divided into three tours, is impressive: “Antiquity to Historicism","Asian Art" and "Art Nouveau to the presentThe first-class collection comprises over 270.000 exhibits of European and non-European arts and crafts, from antiquity to the present day. Furthermore, the annual exhibition, which takes place in October, attracts visitors. GRASSIMESSE.
Today's GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts was opened in 1874 as the second German museum of its kind. The building owes its name to the merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi. The (new) Grassi Museum, built between 1925 and 1929, with its green courtyards and the park-like Johannisfriedhof cemetery, is a place of inspiration, peace and relaxation in the heart of the city of Leipzig.
The museum accompanies children, young people and adults on their discovery tours through 3.000 years of art and cultural history. The free media guide, which guides visitors through the permanent exhibition. Visitors can create their own tours, discover the highlights of the collection, or take a rallies through the museum. Two separate tours are available for children, offering a playful introduction to the museum. The media guide is available in German and English, and there is also a version for blind and visually impaired people, as well as in sign language and easy language.
As a place of inspiration and education, the museum offers a variety of Events and projects. For families, there are museum festivals, family Sundays, and intergenerational activities. A special highlight for families is the annual GRASSIFEST in September, with creative workshops, guided tours, rallies, and games. During school time, school classes of all levels take advantage of the curriculum-related events offered by the school. During the school holidays, the motto is "HOLIDAY ACTIVE". Kindergartens The museum offers a varied program where the little ones can be active and creative.
The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is an inclusion sponsor.
In addition, the artistically staged permanent exhibition, which is divided into three tours, is impressive: “Antiquity to Historicism","Asian Art" and "Art Nouveau to the presentThe first-class collection comprises over 270.000 exhibits of European and non-European arts and crafts, from antiquity to the present day. Furthermore, the annual exhibition, which takes place in October, attracts visitors. GRASSIMESSE.
Today's GRASSI Museum for Applied Arts was opened in 1874 as the second German museum of its kind. The building owes its name to the merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi. The (new) Grassi Museum, built between 1925 and 1929, with its green courtyards and the park-like Johannisfriedhof cemetery, is a place of inspiration, peace and relaxation in the heart of the city of Leipzig.
The museum accompanies children, young people and adults on their discovery tours through 3.000 years of art and cultural history. The free media guide, which guides visitors through the permanent exhibition. Visitors can create their own tours, discover the highlights of the collection, or take a rallies through the museum. Two separate tours are available for children, offering a playful introduction to the museum. The media guide is available in German and English, and there is also a version for blind and visually impaired people, as well as in sign language and easy language.
As a place of inspiration and education, the museum offers a variety of Events and projects. For families, there are museum festivals, family Sundays, and intergenerational activities. A special highlight for families is the annual GRASSIFEST in September, with creative workshops, guided tours, rallies, and games. During school time, school classes of all levels take advantage of the curriculum-related events offered by the school. During the school holidays, the motto is "HOLIDAY ACTIVE". Kindergartens The museum offers a varied program where the little ones can be active and creative.
The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is an inclusion sponsor.
Good to know
opening hours
On Wednesdays, the special exhibition FUTURES opens at 10:00 a.m., the permanent exhibition at 12:00 p.m.
The museum will be closed on December 24.12th and 31.12st.
The museum will be closed on December 24.12th and 31.12st.
Days off: Monday
Price information
Price adult: 10,00 €
Reduced price: 7,00 €
Leipzig Pass and Volunteer Pass: 5,00 €
Groups (8 people or more) pp: €8,00
Evening ticket (from 1 hour before closing): 5,00 €
The permanent exhibition has been accessible free of charge since January 01.01.2024, XNUMX. The prices refer to the special exhibitions.
On the first Wednesday of every month, the entire museum, including special exhibitions, is accessible for 3 euros.
Admission to the special exhibitions is free for children and young people up to the age of 18,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled people,
Members of the Friends of the Museum, the German Association for Art History, the German Museums Association, the Saxon Museums Association and the Federal Association of Visual Artists,
ICOM members and
School groups and other groups as well as accompanying persons in the supervision ratio, whose participants are at least 19 years old and are in an apprenticeship (grammar school, vocational school, university) who visit the museum independently (without attending a museum educational or other event).
On the first Wednesday of every month, the entire museum, including special exhibitions, is accessible for 3 euros.
Admission to the special exhibitions is free for children and young people up to the age of 18,
Accompanying persons of severely disabled people,
Members of the Friends of the Museum, the German Association for Art History, the German Museums Association, the Saxon Museums Association and the Federal Association of Visual Artists,
ICOM members and
School groups and other groups as well as accompanying persons in the supervision ratio, whose participants are at least 19 years old and are in an apprenticeship (grammar school, vocational school, university) who visit the museum independently (without attending a museum educational or other event).
Information on reduced prices: LEIPZIG CARD and LEIPZIG REGIO CARD holders receive reduced admission to special exhibitions. Pupils, students, trainees, those performing military or community service, severely disabled people, and school groups receive reduced admission.
fitness
Bad weather offer
for any weather
for groups
for school classes
for individual guests
suitable for seniors
foreign languages
German
Accessibility
Saxony Barrier-Free
Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:
- Extra entrance for wheelchair users with lift (operating elements 120 cm).
- Im "Museum of Ethnology in Leipzig"
- There are about 100 large and small tactile objects in the exhibitions.
- The majority of these objects have signs in Braille and large print.
- There are about 100 large and small tactile objects in the exhibitions.
- "Museum of Applied Arts":
- Audio guide for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- Tactile map in Braille for the permanent exhibition area Antiquity to Historicism.
- Audio guide in easy language for the three-part permanent exhibition.
- Audio guide for blind and visually impaired visitors.
- "Musical Instrument Museum":
- Themed tours and extensive sound examples from music history.
- Themed tours and extensive sound examples from music history.
Parking
designated disabled parking space available
Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Elevator
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Lift floor area min. 110x140 cm
wheelchair-accessible toilet
door width min. 90 cm
Access without steps (max. 3 cm) or ramp
Movement area in front of the toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm
Space to the left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm
Foldable grab handles on the toilet bowl
Additional help/offers
Help/Offers for blind and visually impaired people
Additional help/offers
Help/Offers for Deaf and Hearing-Impaired People
Family Holidays
PARTICULARITIES
- GRASSI-FEST: the family festival in the museum in early September
- Regular events for families such as “Grandchildren’s Time” or “Family Sunday”
- Birthday parties and family workshops
Arrival & Parking
By public transport: The GRASSI Museum of Applied Arts is a 15-minute walk from Leipzig Central Station and a 7-minute walk from Augustusplatz. The nearest stop is Johannisplatz (tram lines 4, 7, 12, and 15). Alternatively, take the S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S5X, and S6 to the Wilhelm-Leuschner-Platz or Markt stops.
By car: Parking is available near the museum in the following parking garages: Gutenberg-Galerie (Gutenbergplatz 1a, 04103 Leipzig), Q-Park Augustusplatz (Augustusplatz 15, 04109 Leipzig), and Q-Park The Post (Grimmaischer Steinweg 5, 04103 Leipzig). Parking is also available on Täubchenweg, Querstraße, Inselstraße, Dresdner Straße, Talstraße, and Salomonstraße.
By car: Parking is available near the museum in the following parking garages: Gutenberg-Galerie (Gutenbergplatz 1a, 04103 Leipzig), Q-Park Augustusplatz (Augustusplatz 15, 04109 Leipzig), and Q-Park The Post (Grimmaischer Steinweg 5, 04103 Leipzig). Parking is also available on Täubchenweg, Querstraße, Inselstraße, Dresdner Straße, Talstraße, and Salomonstraße.
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