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House museum · Nuremberg, Baviera
Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Timber-framed house where the painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer lived from 1509 until his death in 1528. It has period rooms, a reconstructed print workshop and exhibitions of his printed works.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Albrecht Dürer, the greatest artist of the German Renaissance, was born in Nuremberg in 1471. In 1509 he bought this house beside the Tiergärtnertor square and lived and worked here until his death in 1528. The building, dating from around 1420, has five floors, with sandstone walls on the lower two and timber framing above.
The house has been a museum since 1871 and is part of the city's museums. The rooms show how a well-off artisan family lived at the time, and the reconstructed workshop includes demonstrations of printmaking. The upper floor houses exhibitions of Dürer's prints, and an annex displays historical copies of his paintings.
Visits can be done with an audio guide. One of the guided tours is led by an actress playing Agnes Dürer, the artist's wife, who tells the story of life in the house. The upper floors are only reached by stairs.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour.
Best time
Early morning or late afternoon, combined with the Kaiserburg, which is a few minutes away. Check the days it's open before you go.
How to get there
On foot, at the corner of Albrecht-Dürer-Straße and the Tiergärtnertor square, just below the castle. From the Hauptmarkt it's about an 8-minute uphill walk.
Tip
The Tiergärtnertor square opposite is lined with half-timbered houses and has breweries with outdoor seating in the warm months. For the theatrical tour with Agnes Dürer, check the times and whether there are sessions in English.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Albrecht-Dürer-Haus
Are there original works by Dürer in the house?
The paintings displayed in the annex are historic copies. The exhibitions on the top floor usually include Dürer's prints. His original paintings are in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum and museums in other cities.
Is the house accessible?
Not completely: the upper floors can only be reached by a narrow staircase.
Is there an audioguide?
Yes, the museum offers an audioguide. Check available languages at the ticket office.