The only surviving residence of the Baroque composer Heinrich Schütz; closed for construction until summer 2029 (expected).
September 18, 2026 – November 6, 2026
Cabinet exhibition in the foyer of the town hall with archival documents on the Schütz family, including the 1651 purchase contract for the house, church registers and early printed music.
The Renaissance house in Weißenfels's old town was built around the middle of the 16th century. In 1651 the composer Heinrich Schütz acquired the building and lived here until around 1670/71 before returning to Dresden; important late works were written during these final years. It is the only surviving residence of the musician.
The town archivist Adolf Schmiedecke set up a first small memorial exhibition in 1956. For the composer's 400th birthday in the mid-1980s, the house was elaborately restored and opened as a music memorial site, followed in 1994 by a newly conceived permanent exhibition. In 2006 the federal government recognized the house as a cultural monument of national importance; after a comprehensive restoration it reopened in 2012 with an interactive exhibition on three floors.
The focus is on the life and late work of Schütz as well as the musical history of Weißenfels. Exhibits include the reconstructed composing room with music fragments found in the house. Since April 2026 the house has been closed for an extension and renovation project (around €5.9 million) that will add step-free access, an elevator and a special exhibition room; the reopening with a new permanent exhibition is planned for 2029. Until then, concerts, lectures and small cabinet exhibitions are being held at other venues in town.
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €4School students, university students, trainees, recipients of social benefits, people with disabilities |
| Children & teens | –Children and young people free until the age of 18 |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4 |
| Students & apprentices | €4 |
| Groups | –Guided tour (90 min., max. 20 people) €90 |
Prices before the closure (as of 2026); changes are possible after the reopening in 2029. Concerts have separate admission prices.
The old building has so far been only partially accessible; the extension will provide step-free access with an elevator. Once reopened, the house is to offer wheelchair access, an elevator, an accessible toilet, assistance dogs and offers in Easy Language (information from the museum). Sign language tours are available only with timely advance notice.
Great for kids & families
Children's trail "Kleiner Heinrich" (Little Heinrich) with interactive stations as part of the permanent exhibition (redesigned after the reopening). Educational programs for families, daycare groups, school classes, and after-school care groups, e.g., sound stories (ages 5–10) and court dances. Children and teens up to their 18th birthday have free admission; a materials fee applies for programs.
Weißenfels train station (regional trains from Leipzig, Halle, Erfurt and Jena), about a 10-minute walk.
Parking available
Public Georgenberg parking garage as well as parking lots at the market and on Leipziger Straße; parking lot and stop for tour buses.
Weißenfels is on the Saale cycle path.
Get directionsThe museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | During the closure, educational programs are held in schools and daycare centers. |
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