Sparkassen-Museum Leipzig

About the museum

The Sparkassenmuseum tells the history of the Leipzig Sparkasse. In 1826 it opened its rooms to the public in the Neue Waage, after influential citizens of the city had encouraged the founding of an institution for secure, interest-bearing investment of money.

The permanent exhibition follows the story in five chapters, from the founders' first initiative to today's modern financial services provider. Its background is the social, economic and political developments of the 19th and 20th centuries.

On display are, among other things, the Sparkasse's first general ledger (1826–1838), one of the early armored safes from the mid-19th century, savings books and currencies from various eras, office machines, and historical savings advertising. The museum is located in the Galerie in der Schillerstraße, in the house of the Kunsthalle of the Sparkasse Leipzig.

Highlights

• First general ledger of the Sparkasse Leipzig (1826–1838)
• Early armored safe from the mid-19th century
• Savings books and currencies from different eras
• Historic office machines and savings advertising
• Free admission

Permanent exhibition

• Leipziger Sparkassengeschichte in fünf Kapiteln – The exhibition traces the bank's history from its founding in 1826 to today's financial services provider, with objects such as the general ledger, safe and savings books.

Operated by

Sparkasse Leipzig

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Admission is free.

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