Here at the Children’s and Youth Museum, also known as Kindermuseum, adventure awaits. Did you know Leipzig was once THE place for trade? Let’s step inside the Children’s and Youth Museum.
The Children’s and Youth Museum is not just a place to look. It is a place to touch, play, and learn. It is part of the Stadtgeschichtliches Museum, right in Leipzig’s heart.
Imagine yourselves as merchants from long ago. You can dress up like a market woman or a trader. The Children’s and Youth Museum has costumes just for you. Feel the fabrics and smell the spices.
At the Children’s and Youth Museum, you can weigh goods like they did in the old days. Discover old currencies and measures. Learn about the Via Regia and Via Imperii trade routes. These roads brought goods from far away to Leipzig. Even 200 years ago, fun was part of the fair. Try historical games like the Wundertrommel.
The Children’s and Youth Museum engages all your senses. Listen to the sounds of the market. Smell the exotic goods. Touch the different fabrics and materials. The Children’s and Youth Museum brings the past to life.
After exploring the old market, you can jump back to today. The Children’s and Youth Museum connects the past with the present. It is a journey through time, right here in Leipzig. You can even mint your own coins. How cool is that?
Before you leave the Children’s and Youth Museum, remember what you have learned. Leipzig’s history is exciting. It is a city of trade, fun, and discovery. The Children’s and Youth Museum makes learning an adventure.