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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Interesting information and original scores by the "father" of classical music. I thought the organ pipes that had braille on them and played wonderful tones was great. Even more fascinating was the i... more »
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In the museum, a short concert was offered. The music pieces were played with different musical instruments from the period with an explanation. Very unique experience that I have never had visiting o... more »
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Great experience! So much to see and hear. Audio guide worked really well. We were in the for over 2 hours but could have taken even longer. Really recommended when you're in Leipzig.
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Perfect conditions in memory of Bach, his family, life, work and three women musicians related to him, all outstanding in family and careers.
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