Museum Lützen 1632
Museum and memorial site for the Battle of Lützen in 1632, with a mass grave as an anti-war memorial, linked to the Gustav Adolf Memorial.
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About the museum
On November 6, 1632, two armies with a combined strength of around 35,000 soldiers met near Lützen. The battle is among the best known of the Thirty Years' War and ended without a clear victor; the Swedish king Gustavus II Adolphus and up to 9,000 men were left on the field.
The Museum Lützen 1632 was created to commemorate the many who fell. It displays historical finds and presents a mass grave that serves as both a memorial and an anti-war monument. The exhibition documents the suffering of those who were killed and aims to take away the anonymity of the dead.
The house sees itself as a historical museum, a memorial site, and a forum for discussion of the causes and consequences of violence. It is closely linked to the historic ensemble of the Gustav Adolf Memorial (Gustav-Adolf-Gedenkstätte); the admission ticket is also valid for that site and for the museum in Lützen Castle.
Highlights
- Mass grave on display as an anti-war monument
- Historical finds from the 1632 battle
- Connection with the Gustav Adolf Memorial
- Audio guide with audio description
- One ticket also valid for the museum in the castle
Permanent exhibition
- Museum Lützen 1632 – The exhibition shows historical finds from the 1632 battle and a mass grave that also serves as a memorial.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10.50 |
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| Reduced | €8Pupils from age 11, students, trainees, federal volunteers (Bundesfreiwillige), voluntary social year participants (FSJ), members of the Bundeswehr, recipients of social assistance, severely disabled persons, and holders of the Ehrenamtskarte Burgenlandkreis (with proof) |
| Children & teens | €8free up to age 10 · Children up to age 10 free; pupils from age 11 receive a reduced rate. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €8companion free · Severely disabled persons with proof |
| Students & apprentices | €8With proof |
| Groups (10+ people) | €8.50 per personPer person; school classes €4.50 per pupil |
| Families | €212 adults with their children; 1 adult with children €12 |
| Family ticket (1 adult + children) | €12 |
| Reisen für Alle ticket (for limited access to the exhibition rooms in the castle and to the chapel) | €6 |
| Lützen ticket (annual pass for residents of the municipality of Lützen) | €15 |
| Pupil ticket for school classes (per pupil) | €4.50 |
| Audio guide | €3also valid for the Gustav Adolf Memorial |
The ticket is valid for the Museum Lützen 1632, the Gustav Adolf Memorial, and the museum in Lützen Castle. Free admission for members of the Museumsverband Sachsen-Anhalt, the German Museums Association, and ICOM.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description
The museum is accessible by elevator, except for the Gustav Adolf Chapel. Parking spaces are directly in front of the entrance. Audio guide with audio description in German.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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| Family ticket | €21 · 2 adults with their children; 1 adult with children €12 |
Family tickets for 1 or 2 adults with children; children up to age 10 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gustav-Adolf-Denkmal
Bus to the stop “Gustav-Adolf-Denkmal.”
By car
Parking available
Car and bus parking in the immediate vicinity of the museum.
- Accessible parking
Navigation address: Gustav-Adolf-Straße 42, 06686 Lützen.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN, SV) |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours in German or English, lasting 30, 60, or 90 minutes (from €40 for up to 20 people), also available outside opening hours. Book through the ticket desk, tel. +49 34444 20317. |
