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Bach Museum, Leipzig

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Bach Museum celebrates the life and works of German classical music legend Johann Sebastian Bach. Pick up an audio guide and immerse yourself in the interactive exhibits. Sit at the various listening stations to hear your choice of Bach compositions. In one room, you can pick out particular instruments you'd like to highlight. Study Bach's genealogy and listen to the music that his family made. Although few of Bach's personal items still exist today, this museum showcases his manuscripts, family Bibles, and his organ. The onsite cafe comes well-recommended. With our custom trip planner, Leipzig attractions like Bach Museum can be center stage of your vacation plans, and you can find out about other attractions like it, unlike it, near it, and miles away.

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By Phil H

The interactive exhibits were great. We had fun hearing the different orchestra voices in works of Bach. The family history exhibit was also nice.

The interactive exhibits were great. We had fun hearing the different orchestra voices in works of Bach. The family history exhibit was also nice. more »
By Magnificat075

Excellent museum about Bach's music and his life in Leipzig (and before). All the panels were in German and English. Very helpful (free) lockers at the entrance so we could wander unemcumbered. I...

Excellent museum about Bach's music and his life in Leipzig (and before). All the panels were in German and English. Very helpful (free) lockers at the entrance so we could wander unemcumbered. I... more »
By Aussie_in_Britain

Excellent museum focussed on J.S.Bach. Not only contains information on his music but also the man and his family. The museum has some excellent interactive exhibits which allow you to inter alia...

Excellent museum focussed on J.S.Bach. Not only contains information on his music but also the man and his family. The museum has some excellent interactive exhibits which allow you to inter alia... more »

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By CYC

One reason why I paid Leipzig a visit. To see the Bach Museum. It didn't disappoint. The audio guide is very helpful. The museum is small but pack of good historical info and collection of instrument.

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By d. po1è (po1e)

Relatively small museum, located just opposite the Thomas kirche in the building that belonged to Bose family, merchants who were in close relations with Bach family. Really nice interactive experience with music and instruments.

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By Nicolas E. Rojas

Very well documented and illustrated history of Johan Sebastian Bach. Interesting display of instruments and musical notes.

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By D SAM

This is definitely a must see museum. We were lucky to have come on a day that it’s free admission. It’s usually €8/person. We just donated €€. The audio guide was very interactive. It depicted the important highlights of the life of Bach and his lineage. We spent more than 2 hours. There are samples of audio of Bach’s musical pieces which takes you back to this time era. What an amazing museum.

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By Brett Kho

Ran into this nice gem! It's a cute courtyard and a blast from the past if you are into classical music, I'm glad they still treat these composers with great respect, and staff has a sense of humor. It is small and the gift shop does not have anything attractive sadly.

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