Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Grassimuseum Leipzig
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Grassi Museum Leipzig
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
1. Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig Marker
First marker
Das Gebäude beherbergt die drei Museen für Angewandte Kunst, für Musikinstrumente und für Völkerkunde. Es trägt den Namen des Leipziger Kaufmanns und Mäzens Franz Dominic Grassi (1801–1880), dessen Vermächtnis bereits den ersten Bau des Museums am ehemaligen Königsplatz ermöglichte.
Errichtet 1925 bis 1929 unter Leitung von Stadtbaurat Hubert Ritter nach Plänen der Leipziger Architekten Carl William Zweck und Hans Voigt. Im Zweiten Weltkrieg schwer beschädigt. Umbau und Modernisierung 2000 bis 2005 mit Mitteln des Freistaates Sachsen, der Stadt Leipzig und der Bundesrepublik Deutschland.
The building houses three museums: the Museum of Applied Arts, the Museum of Musical Instruments, and the Museum of Ethnology. It bears the name of the Leipzig merchant and patron Franz Dominic Grassi (1801–1880), whose bequest had already made possible the construction of the first museum building on the former Königsplatz.
Built from 1925 to 1929 under the direction of City Building Councillor Hubert Ritter, according to plans by the Leipzig architects Carl William Zweck and Hans Voigt. Severely
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 51° 20.256′ N, 12° 23.235′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Johannisplatz and Talstraße, on the right when traveling west on Johannisplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Johannispl 5-11, Leipzig SN 04103, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany. Globally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire and also the former East Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grassi-Museum für Musikinstrumente / Grassi Museum of Musical Instruments (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
2. Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig Marker
Second marker
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
3. Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig Marker
The first marker is on the left side and the second marker is on the right side.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026
4. Grassimuseum Leipzig / Grassi Museum Leipzig Marker
View of the museum’s main entrance, with historical markers on either side.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
