Albrecht Dürer's House — Attraction in Nuremberg

One of the interesting museums to visit in Nuremburg is the Albrecht Dürer's House on Albrecht-Dürer-Straße in the St. Sebald district. This is a good place to learn about Nuremburg's most famous artist and to walk through a well-preserved early 15th-century house and artist workshop.

Note: Opening hours are 10am to 5 or 6pm daily (Tues to Sun). There are extended hours to 8pm on Thursdays but the museum is normally closed on Mondays. Entry fee is €6 per adult and comes with audio guide. There is toilet facility and free use lockers available on the ground floor just past the ticketing counter.

The property itself is believed to have been built around 1420. It came into Dürer's possession in 1509. He lived and worked here until 1528. The property passed on to other owners in later centuries until it was used to create a Dürer museum in 1871. Having escaped WWII bombings, Albrecht Dürer's House's remains the same today as it did when he lived here five hundred years ago.

What you will find within the Albrecht Dürer's House are a handful of rooms. In the Dürer Room, you will see important copies of Dürer's masterpieces which hang in the galleries of many of the world's most important art museums. Many of these works would have been created here in this house.

You'll also be able to view living quarters with period furnishing, painting and printing workshops with equipment, props and items that would have been known to Dürer. The audio guide explains what you will see quite well. It provides historic perspective and context which is helpful.

Overall, we enjoyed the hour and fifteen minutes spent at the Albrecht Dürer's House. If you are a fan of the artist, there is a monument dedicated to the artist no more than 3-4 minutes on Bergstrasse. Further, an abstract sculpture and interpretation of Dürer's 'Young Hare' can be viewed 20-25 metres away in the small square in front...

My only question is how this place continues to exist given the people who work there. I’ve been there multiple times with my students and every time both the front desk lady and the manager (?) were extremely rude. During my last encounter, I brought digital tickets which I had received the morning of our visit. Since we were traveling from abroad, we did not get a chance to print them (but hello, it’s 2020). Even though they were already paid for, the front desk lady would not accept them and started SCREAMING at me. When I asked her why she was screaming at me she got embarrassed and finally lowered her voice again, but continued to treat everyone in an extremely unwelcoming and rude manner. Either way, we had to pay again, although we had booked a private tour and paid in advance. When we arrived precisely 1 minute before the official opening time and rang the bell, manager (?) stormed out and yelled at us “How dare we ring the bell before they even open?” and made us wait outside for another 10 minutes. Regardless of the quality of the museum, I will never take any students back to this place, unless the management changes. Don’t waste your time...

The Albrecht-Dürer-Haus in Nuremberg is a captivating and intimate museum dedicated to one of Germany’s most iconic Renaissance artists. This charming, half-timbered house offers visitors a glimpse into the life and legacy of Albrecht Dürer, showcasing his remarkable skill and innovation through exhibits of his woodcuts, engravings, and paintings. The included audio tour, available in multiple languages, is a highlight—it guides you through the home with fascinating insights about Dürer’s life, techniques, and influence. It even features a character voice of Agnes, Dürer's wife, adding a personal touch to the experience. Lockers are conveniently available to store personal belongings, allowing for a comfortable and unburdened visit. Each room reflects a different aspect of Dürer's genius, from his studio to a printing workshop, and the museum does an excellent job of preserving the historical atmosphere. Whether you're an art lover or simply curious about German history, the Albrecht-Dürer-Haus is a must-see. It’s a fitting tribute to an amazing and skillful artist who helped shape the course of...