Digital offers

The museum app is a multimedia guide through the three-part permanent exhibition. Visitors can choose their own tours, discover the highlights of the collection or go on a rally through the museum.
A separate tour is available for children, which guides them through the museum in a playful way.

The Mediaguide is available as a web version, can be installed on your own device via an app in the PlayStore or AppStore and is also available free of charge on rental devices. The app is available in German and English.

It was made possible thanks to generous support from the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media and the City of Leipzig (support as part of the guest tax).

Clauss Dietel, one of the most important designers of the GDR, passed away on January 2, 2022. In this video, curator Sabine Epple presents some of his designed phono devices from our permanent exhibition. (in German)

Film tour of the permanent exhibition "Antiquity to Historism" (in German)

Film tour of the permanent exhibition "Asian Art" (in German)

Film tour of the permanent exhibition "Art Nouveau to the present"

Museum director Dr. Olaf Thormann would like to draw attention to the special design elements of the museum. The building was constructed between 1925 and 1929 and is unique in Germany with its Art Deco elements!

Architecture Series (in german)

Our teachers will teach you various handicraft techniques inspired by objects from our collection. Create impressive Easter eggs using the wax technique, print your own greetings cards or develop impressive pictures under the sun using the blue printing technique - without a camera!

cREATIVe SERIEs (in german)

You can download printable instructions here (in German): wax technique (PDF)  blue printing technique (PDF)  linocut (PDF)

During the special exhibition HISTORY IN FASHION, textile designer Magdalena Orland held a digital embroidery workshop. You are welcome to try out the techniques presented at home: All you need is an embroidery hoop, fabric, thread and a needle. (in German)

All 14 episodes

Together with Café kaputt from Leipzig, we will show you in virtual workshops how everyday objects and appliances can be repaired. Because that's always better and more sustainable than buying new products. The workshops are digital only and can be accessed online here (in German):

Tutorials on YouTube