Grieg-Begegnungsstätte
Memorial and meeting place dedicated to Edvard Grieg in the former C. F. Peters publishing house – with an exhibition, a historic music salon and concerts.
About the museum
The Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg came to Leipzig in 1858 at the age of fifteen to study at the conservatory, and he remained closely connected to the city for more than half a century. The music publisher C. F. Peters played a key role: its owner, Max Abraham, published Grieg's works, supported him and became a close confidant.
The publishing house at Talstraße 10 in the Seeburgviertel was built in 1873/74 to designs by architect Otto Brückwald and is now a listed monument. Its centerpiece is the piano nobile (Beletage) with the historic music salon. In 1998, the association Grieg-Begegnungsstätte Leipzig e. V. was founded; it opened the rooms as a museum and event venue on November 7, 2005. Memorial plaques and a sculpture in the garden commemorate Grieg and his publisher.
The permanent exhibition traces Grieg's life and work and his Leipzig connections through documents and autographs. The restored hall regularly hosts concerts, readings, lectures and events for children, and Norwegian language courses are also offered. The house is Stop 3 of the Leipzig Music Trail (Leipziger Notenspur), sees itself as a center of German-Norwegian cultural exchange and is one of the Leipzig music heritage sites that received the European Heritage Label in 2018.
Highlights
- Historic music salon (Grieg-Saal) on the piano nobile of the C. F. Peters publishing house
- Permanent exhibition on Edvard Grieg's life and work with documents and autographs
- Regular concerts, readings and lecture-concerts
- Stop 3 of the Leipzig Music Trail (Leipziger Notenspur)
- Free admission and a free introduction by the staff
Permanent exhibitions
- Dauerausstellung zu Leben und Wirken Edvard Griegs – Documents, autographs and pictures tell of Grieg's path from Leipzig conservatory student to internationally celebrated composer and of his ties to the C. F. Peters publishing house.
- Founded
- 2005
- Operated by
- Grieg-Begegnungsstätte Leipzig e. V.
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Concerts and events are ticketed separately.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The venue is on the second floor; according to the rental page, there is no elevator.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Johannisplatz · 400 m
Tram to Johannisplatz (lines 4, 7, 12, 15), then about a 400 m walk.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 50 guests.
Grieg-Saal (restored concert salon) for about 50 guests with a concert grand piano, foyer and artists' dressing rooms – for celebrations, workshops and meetings. Catering, guided tours and musical performances can be added; prices on request. No elevator.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 30 min |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Individual visitors receive a free introduction during opening hours. Groups of up to 30 people: 30-minute program with talk and music; lecture-concerts on request; school project "Grieg in der Schule". A digital media guide is available online. |
