The best museums in Eisenach in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Eisenach, Germany, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Eisenach? These are the best ones:

  1. Bach House1

    Bach House

     Eisenach
    The Bach House in Eisenach, Germany, is a significant site for music enthusiasts and history buffs alike. This 15th-century manor-style house-museum is where the renowned composer Johann Sebastian Bach was born and spent part of his childhood. Visitors can step back in time and explore the environment that nurtured one of the world's greatest composers.
  2. Gedenkstätte "Goldener Löwe"2

    Gedenkstätte "Goldener Löwe"

     Eisenach
    The Gedenkstätte Goldener Löwe is a significant historical site in Eisenach, Germany. It commemorates the founding congress of the Social Democratic Workers' Party (SDAP) in 1869. This party later evolved into the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD), which is still active today. The memorial is located in the former Golden Lion inn, a key location in the early history of German social democracy.
  3. Lutherhaus Eisenach3

    Lutherhaus Eisenach

     Eisenach
    The Lutherhaus in Eisenach is a significant historical site, as it was the home of Martin Luther during his schooling years from 1498 to 1501. The house is a half-timbered patrician house, a common architectural style of the time, and was owned by the Cotta family who hosted Luther.
  4. Reuter-Wagner-Museum4

    Reuter-Wagner-Museum

     Eisenach
    The Reuter-Wagner Museum is home to the largely preserved furnishings of the last living rooms of the Low German poet Fritz Reuter. Additionally, it houses the Richard Wagner collection of the Austrian Nikolaus Oesterlein. These collections provide a unique insight into the lives and works of these two important figures, making the museum a worthwhile visit for those interested in literature and music.
  5. Thüringer Museum Stadtschloss5

    Thüringer Museum Stadtschloss

     Eisenach
    The Thuringian Museum Eisenach is a state museum dedicated to the art and cultural history of Thuringia, as well as the history of the city of Eisenach. It offers a comprehensive collection that provides insights into the region's rich history and cultural heritage. The museum is an integral part of the Thuringian Porcelain Road, a route that connects various locations known for their porcelain production.

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