--- title: "House Böttchergäßchen – Leipzig Museum of Local History" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/house-boettchergaesschen-leipzig-museum-of-local-history-leipzig" description: "The Stadtgeschichtliches Museum is the city of Leipzig’s historical memory. It is where objects and information connected to the city are collected, documented, annotated and presented in exhibitions. The museum’s “horizon” spans from the city of Leipzig’s origins in the Middle Ages though to the present day. Founded in 1909 on the basis of the collections of the Verein für die Geschichte Leipzigs (Leipzig Historical Society), the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig is today an association of several museums, each of which focuses on different subjects. Seen as a whole, they give a complete and detailed picture of the city’s cultural history.  Our goal is to develop the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig into a vibrant attraction in the cultural landscape of the region – a magnet whose appeal will reach out far beyond the city’s limits, telling of the Leipzig’s culture and history, its public spirit and civic pride, yet without censoring controversial aspects." language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/563887/1cbbdd01d099c1236dcf0762acb502c86285af4d690e3d46754879a95847a156/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share House Böttchergäßchen – Leipzig Museum of Local History ======================================================= - Museum/art collection - The heart of the "Stadtgeschichtliches Museum" with directorate, collections and service facilities, special exhibitions, children and youth museum "Lipsikus". The Stadtgeschichtliches Museum is the city of Leipzig’s historical memory. It is where objects and information connected to the city are collected, documented, annotated and presented in exhibitions. The museum’s “horizon” spans from the city of Leipzig’s origins in the Middle Ages though to the present day. Founded in 1909 on the basis of the collections of the Verein für die Geschichte Leipzigs (Leipzig Historical Society), the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig is today an association of several museums, each of which focuses on different subjects. Seen as a whole, they give a complete and detailed picture of the city’s cultural history. Our goal is to develop the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum Leipzig into a vibrant attraction in the cultural landscape of the region – a magnet whose appeal will reach out far beyond the city’s limits, telling of the Leipzig’s culture and history, its public spirit and civic pride, yet without censoring controversial aspects. Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - Automatic entrance door: 82 cm, extendable to 164 cm if necessary. - All areas are accessible. - Toilet for wheelchair users: Door 94 cm wide; 150x150 cm in front of and 98 cm to the right or 94 cm to the left of the toilet; toilet seat height 48 cm. - Services for blind and visually impaired guests vary depending on the special exhibition. - Guided tours in simple language. Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 110x140 cm Accessible toilet - Door width min. 90 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Movement area in front of toilet bowl min. 150x150 cm - Area left or right of the toilet bowl min. 90 cm - Hinged hand rails at the side of the toilet bowl provided Additional aids / offers - Aids / offers for blind and visually impaired persons Read more Author Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbHBautzner Straße 45/47 01099 Dresden Organization Tourismus Marketing Gesellschaft Sachsen mbH Nearby ------ View on map Contact Böttchergäßchen 3 04109 Leipzig