Museum of Musical Instruments at the University of Leipzig

Museum of Musical Instruments at the University of Leipzig

The Museum of Musical Instruments at the University of Leipzig opened in 1929 as part of the university and is one of Europe’s largest music museums. It houses a collection of more than 10,000 valuable instruments from Europe and other parts of the world, along with other music-related items.

The exhibits in the museum are divided into 13 different sections arranged chronologically, with the oldest instruments dating back to the 16th century. Among the most important instruments in the collection are ancient stringed instruments, percussion instruments, wind instruments, piano rolls, and a 1931 organ. These exquisite instruments give the museum its distinctive musical character. The museum also features an acoustics laboratory used to measure the sound of various instruments.

Museum of Musical Instruments of the University of Leipzig

Must-visit reason: One of Europe’s largest music museums

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Germany[Germany]

Province/State where the attraction is located: Free State of Saxony [Free State of Saxony]

City where the attraction is located: Leipzig [Leipzig]