Mendelssohn-Haus

What an experience I could tell you it takes you through the whole of his life and I learned a lot. There are some amazing things to listen to and see. So I really advise you when you're in Leipzig to visit this museum it's worth the money about 10 euro for a regular ticket.

This museum is very human. Mendelssohn lived in such a large apartment yet the way the museum presents his story makes it feel humble and delicate. Definitely worth a visit for 2 hours at least to take in all the details. One hour is too short I’d say.

A beautiful, calming and well-curated museum in the home of the Mendelssohns. The exhibition pieces are interesting and give you an impression of their life and the talents of the children, primarily Felix. There is a handy audio guide plus a clever interactive pieces, including one where you can conduct one of his pieces. I sucked but I'm sure you won't. Ten euros well spent which also helps to preserve this charming space.

As a history and classical music lover, this place was on my wish list of what to see in Leipzig. My friend who lives in Leipzig told me it's a really nice fun place and that she went there there at least two times before. Well, she wasn't lying. First impression was a beautiful serene atmosphere, two very kind cashiers who perfectly answered all our questions and well functioning lockers for backpacks. The ground floor was a place for rather interesting conducting simulator which we all really enjoyed and then we went to the upper floors. The whole museum is beautifuly interactive, full of drawers with exhibited objects inside so they don't disturb the authenticity of Felix's floor. One can see there his death mask, replicas of his and his wife's clothes, his painting, a lock of his hair and even take three recipes that Felix himself liked to eat. Then there is Fanny's floor which is slightly more dreamy. It again shows some of the objects she used, a room witha wall full of her compositions a very cute room with a short movie about her life which is really well and beautifuly done and probably a high-light of the whole museum (at least for us silly girls), a room with the Biedermeier clothes which you can take on, then take a picture through a special camera and then download the picture for free on your phone. Well, long Story short, it's a beautiful interesting place with amazing calming atmosphere. Can only recommend.

My teenage son is into orchestra and so was looking forward to seeing Mendelssohn-Haus. He gives it 5/5 stars, on the scale where Disney World got three stars. It was fun to conduct the virtual orchestra, and lots of good information with the audio tour. There's also antique rooms restored to Mendelssohn time. We ended up there about two hours although to be fair, the rest of us were napping listening to son conduct the symphony music.

Medelssohn's House is an excellent and extensive museum. Medelssohn was wealthy and had a big home with many possessions, many of which are preserved and on display. I highly recommend going if you love classical music or culture of the 1800s. There is much information for adults and interactive activities for children. The first floor has a room where you can conduct the scottish symphony and the software responds to your conducting. It is very fun! The second floor has many rooms dedicated to Felix and the many rooms in the top floor are dedicated to Fanny Medelssohn. Both floors are fantastic!

Great museum with interactive multi-media installations. We used the audio guides at points of interest that made learning the history of Mendelssohn and his house much more intimate. Don't skip the interactive digital orchestra on the ground floor, it was incredible! Also check out the well-kept garden behind the house.

The girl at the cash register was really helpful and so kind. Danke schon. The museum mostly lacks English descriptions but the English audioguide is great. Definitely worth the visit.