The Passenger

The Goethe-Nationalmuseum in Weimar is the most significant museum dedicated to the life and achievements of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Located at Frauenplan, the museum centers around Goethe’s original baroque residence, where he lived for nearly fifty years. The house, carefully restored to reflect its state during Goethe’s final years, is complemented by a garden and two early 20th-century museum extensions that provide additional exhibition space.

The Bauhaus-Museum is a striking, minimalist building located in the heart of Weimar, Germany. Its clear geometric form and spacious forecourt invite visitors to explore the roots of one of the most influential art and design movements of the 20th century. Inside, the museum houses the world’s oldest Bauhaus collection, with over 13,000 objects and documents, including iconic pieces like the Wagenfeld lamp, Marcel Breuer’s slatted chair, and Marianne Brandt’s teapot. The exhibitions are thoughtfully arranged across several floors, guiding visitors through the early years of the Bauhaus and its radical experiments in art, design, and daily life.

The Haus der Weimarer Republik in Weimar is a museum dedicated to the history and legacy of Germany’s first democracy, the Weimar Republic. Located directly on Theaterplatz, it stands opposite the Deutsches Nationaltheater, the very place where the national assembly met in 1919 to draft and adopt the new democratic constitution. Visitors to the museum can explore interactive exhibits, original documents, photographs, and multimedia installations that vividly illustrate the turbulent years of the Weimar Republic, from its hopeful beginnings to its tragic end.