--- title: "Schumann-House Leipzig" url: "https://www.visitsaxony.com/poi/schumann-house-leipzig-leipzig" description: "The former home of the composer couple Robert and Clara Schumann is one of the few examples of preserved classicist architecture in Leipzig. A permanent exhibition in the historical living rooms on the first floor tells you about the life and work of the artist couple in Leipzig. „Experiment of an artist marriage” – the Schumanns’ Leipzig years The new permanent exhibition will transform the Schumann-Haus into a museum of a partnership, rendering it unique among museums devoted to musicians. A newlywed couple moves into the Inselstraße. They dream of an artist marriage on equal terms. Both have chosen a partner who complements their skill set. Equality between women and men, however, is not yet recognized in 19th century society. Some of the themes of the exhibition will be the creative team of husband and wife with a role shift, the different working and living conditions of both artists, as well as the balancing act between concert tours, concentrated work, and family duties – how did the Schumanns face these challenges?" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/818503/c3b499d801c97bca13945bb80e593a221aef00a11651176975ab4f21a2babd57/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > Home > Special > Destination.Data Details > Poi" --- Share Schumann-House Leipzig ====================== - Museum/art collection - A room with two people and projections of columns and trees on the walls. Three people look with interest at interactive screens in a modern exhibition cabinet. Robert and Clara Schumann lived in the small house on Inselstraße 18 in Leipzig during the first four years of their marriage. The former home of the composer couple Robert and Clara Schumann is one of the few examples of preserved classicist architecture in Leipzig. A permanent exhibition in the historical living rooms on the first floor tells you about the life and work of the artist couple in Leipzig. #### „Experiment of an artist marriage” – the Schumanns’ Leipzig years The new permanent exhibition will transform the Schumann-Haus into a museum of a partnership, rendering it unique among museums devoted to musicians. A newlywed couple moves into the Inselstraße. They dream of an artist marriage on equal terms. Both have chosen a partner who complements their skill set. Equality between women and men, however, is not yet recognized in 19th century society. Some of the themes of the exhibition will be the creative team of husband and wife with a role shift, the different working and living conditions of both artists, as well as the balancing act between concert tours, concentrated work, and family duties – how did the Schumanns face these challenges? Read more Good to know ------------ Accessibility **Saxony Barrier-Free** **Notes on accessibility / deviations from the pictograms:** - Entry through doors 80-95 cm and lift (door 90 cm, space of 106x140 cm for turning a wheelchair). - Toilet for wheelchair users: door 94 cm, 180x126 cm in front and 137 cm to the left of the toilet, height of toilet 46 cm - Offers for blind visitors available. Parking - indicated disabled parking space available Entrance to the facility / paths within the facility - Door width min. 80 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp Lift - Door width min. 80 cm - Stepless access (max. 3 cm) or ramp - Floor area of lift min. 90x120 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 Inselstraße 18 04103 Leipzig