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The Bose House, home of the Bach Museum, opposite St Thomas ChurchRoy Zuo · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Leipzig

Leipzig Bach Museum

Museum · 1 h 30 · €14 · Free up to age 18 · Bach's life and music, with rooms for listening, opposite St Thomas

InformationFrom €14 per person
From
€14 per person
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year; closed on Mondays
Who it's for
Adults and teenagers

What it is

The Bach Archive museum is in the Bose House, opposite St Thomas Church. It tells the story of Bach's life in Leipzig and his music with original objects, recent research and rooms where you listen to his works and play with them.

Opening times and tickets

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Entry costs €14 (€9 reduced) and under-18s do not pay. With the Bach virtual experience, €25. On the first Tuesday of each month entry is free. It is at Thomaskirchhof 15/16.

Tips

  • Come on the first Tuesday of the month Entry is free.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Bach Museum cost?

€14, €9 reduced; free up to age 18.

Which day is it closed?

Mondays.

As a familyWith teenagers

Directions See all of Leipzig

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

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What to order: a Saxon dish from the menu in the Großer Keller

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