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Museum Leipzig / DE 1828 bis 1830

Alte Nikolaischule

Wagner's former school houses the permanent exhibition The Young Richard Wagner, 1813 to 1834.

Exterior view of the Alte Nikolaischule at Nikolaikirchhof in Leipzig.

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Luis Godoy Alvarez, Alle Rechte vorbehalten

01 / Why this place matters

Beginnings

The strongest surviving place for Wagner's Leipzig youth. The exhibition connects family, education, early compositions and the city's cultural environment.

02 / Plan the visit

Leipzig

Always verify opening hours, tickets and accessibility directly with the operator.

Practical note

Check current opening hours on the official website. The exhibition is beside St Nicholas Church.
Relevant years
1828 bis 1830
Type
Museum
Story
Beginnings
Status
Visitor site
Address
Nikolaikirchhof 2, 04109 Leipzig
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03 / Related works

From place back to stage.

01 Die Feen

04 / Sources and further reading

Read further, then travel.

  1. 01Kulturstiftung Leipzig Open source ↗︎

05 / More places nearby or within this story

The route continues.

Leipzig Site of Wagner's birthplace 1813Leipzig Richard Wagner Monument 2013Bad Lauchstädt Goethe Theatre 1834