Schumann House
Schumann-Haus
The first home of Robert and Clara Schumann after their marriage, where Schumann completed the 'Spring' Symphony
Schumann House stands on Inselstrasse on the east side of the Old Town. It was the first home of the composer Robert Schumann and the pianist Clara after their marriage (1840–1844). Schumann composed works here, including the 'Spring' Symphony, and Mendelssohn, Liszt, Berlioz and others visited the salon. The museum uses interactive displays to tell the story of this musical couple's life and work, and you can listen to musical excerpts. Tickets cost about 8 euros. It is closed on Mondays, and small concerts are often held here. It can be combined with the Mendelssohn House on a 'Composers' Quarter' walking route.
Opening hours
Tue–Fri 14:00–18:00; weekends 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Grassi Museum
- Mendelssohn House
- Leipzig Opera
- Leipzig Hauptbahnhof
- Augustusplatz
- Gewandhaus
- Panorama Tower (City-Hochhaus)
- St. Nicholas Church