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Museum · Weimar, Turíngia
Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
Museum of the Bauhaus school, founded in Weimar in 1919, housed in a new building. The permanent exhibition displays furniture, objects and ideas of the school based on the Weimar collection.
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 Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
The Staatliches Bauhaus, a school of art, architecture and design that changed the way objects and housing were designed in the 20th century, was founded in Weimar in 1919 by Walter Gropius. The sites associated with the Bauhaus in Weimar and Dessau have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
The Bauhaus-Museum Weimar operates in a rectilinear building designed by architect Heike Hanada, next to the Weimarhallenpark. The collection comes from the school’s holdings gathered in Weimar, including Gropius’s collection.
The permanent exhibition, Das Bauhaus kommt aus Weimar, presents the school’s central questions, its ideas and design proposals, and discusses how they still influence the way we live today. It features design pieces and everyday objects created by students and teachers, as well as documents on the school’s teaching.
The museum is near the Museum Neues Weimar and complements a visit to the city’s classical side with its modern side.
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
1h30 to 2 hours.
Best time
Open from Wednesday to Monday and closed on Tuesdays, which makes it a good option for Monday, when many of the city's museums are closed. Confirm opening hours.
How to get there
It is next to Weimarhallenpark, about a 5-minute walk from Goetheplatz and roughly 10 minutes from Weimar station.
Tip
Use Monday for the Bauhaus-Museum and save Goethe's and Schiller's houses for other days. Check the temporary exhibitions on display.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Bauhaus-Museum Weimar
Is the Bauhaus-Museum open on Mondays?
Yes. It is closed on Tuesdays and open the other days, which helps when planning a Monday in Weimar. Confirm before you go.
What can you see in the museum?
Furniture, objects and works from the Bauhaus school gathered in Weimar, in the permanent exhibition Das Bauhaus kommt aus Weimar.
Did the Bauhaus really start in Weimar?
Yes. The school was founded in Weimar in 1919 and only later moved to Dessau and Berlin.