The German National Library is the central archive library for all media works in German from Germany and abroad. The building complex also houses the German Music Archive and the German Museum for Books and Writing. Hence, the German National Library is a library and archive, a museum, and a forum of public exchange. The German National Library is a place of freedom of information and expression, which aims to inspire and at the same time encourage critical thinking with a comprehensive program of events and hands-on activities.

The Antikenmuseum of Leipzig University was founded in 1840, making it one of the oldest and most significant collections of Greek and Roman antiquities at German universities. Alongside the sculpture collection of the State Art Collections Dresden, it is now Saxony’s only museum offering comprehensive information on Greek and Roman antiquity. The museum is also deeply integrated into university teaching and research through various collaborative efforts.

The School Museum — Workshop for School History Leipzig is an institution of the City of Leipzig, in collaboration with Leipzig University and HTWK Leipzig. Its unique collections and library holdings offer a comprehensive documentation of Leipzig’s history of education and schooling. The museum features lessons from the Imperial Era and the GDR school system, along with exhibitions, workshops, and project initiatives that explore the intersection of education and resistance, offering fresh perspectives on these themes.

With a tradition spanning over a hundred years, the Leipzig Natural History Museum is a key institution for intergenerational scientific education. Serving as an archive of biodiversity, it preserves the legacy of remarkable scientific history. It is a place of science where collections are made, preserved, and researched across the fields of flora, fauna, geology, and archaeology. This invaluable wealth of knowledge and genetic diversity must be safeguarded and maintained to offer future generations the opportunity to explore the world in all its richness. Currently, a diverse range of events, with activities for all ages, provides fascinating insights into the museum’s collections and scientific endeavors.