Villa Esche
vila Esche
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
Henry van de Velde's 1902/1903 Art Nouveau Gesamtkunstwerk in Chemnitz, meticulously restored, now houses the Henry van de Velde Museum and serves as a conference and event venue.

🎨 Henry van de Velde Museum in Chemnitz, designed in 1902/1903 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 Art Nouveau work, including non-museum areas
🛋️ See original furnishings and diverse exhibitions
📱 Engage with interactive 'Virtual van de Velde' app
🌳 Enjoy the park-like garden

Why Avoid

♿ Attic event room has stairs, wheelchair lift requires advance booking
🗓️ Closed for annual maintenance in January

Tips

📲 Interactive 'Virtual van de Velde' app available on site or for download.

Cost

💰 General admission 6 €, reduced 4 €, children/students free.

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.

♿ Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible up to 2nd floor by lift. Attic event room has stairs, wheelchair lift available (book ahead). Guided tours for deaf people in sign language on request.

🚽 Toilets

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

🐶 Dogs

🐶 No dogs allowed (except assistance dogs).

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