Villa Esche
Fee required
Parking available
Wheelchair accessible
Henry van de Velde's first German architectural work, this meticulously restored 1902 Art Nouveau Gesamtkunstwerk in Chemnitz now houses the Henry van de Velde Museum, a milestone of classical modernism.

🎨 Henry van de Velde Museum in Chemnitz, designed in 1902 as a family home and milestone of classical modernism.
🔍 Meticulously restored Art Nouveau Gesamtkunstwerk, featuring original furnishings, permanent exhibitions, and an interactive app.

Why Go

🖼️ Explore a complete work of art, including non-museum areas
🛋️ See original furnishings and permanent exhibitions
📱 Engage with interactive 'Virtual van de Velde' app
🌳 Enjoy the park-like garden and architectural beauty
🗣️ Guided tours available in multiple languages

Why Avoid

♿ Attic event room has stairs, wheelchair lift requires advance booking
🗓️ Closed for annual maintenance in January
💳 Cashless payment only for tickets/boutique from Nov 24, 2024

Tips

📲 Interactive app available on site or for download

Cost

💰 General admission 6 €, reduced 4 €, children/students free; public guided tours 16 €.

Hours

🕒 Th–Su 10–18 h; closed Dec 24, 25, 31, and for annual maintenance in January.

🅿️ Parking

🅿️ 32 spaces on site (access via Richard-Wagner-Straße 55); additional street parking available.

♿ Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible up to 2nd floor; attic event room has stairs, wheelchair lift available (book ahead).

🚽 Toilets

🚽 Wheelchair-accessible toilets in basement, accessible by lift.

🐶 Dogs

🐶 No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs).