Lutherhaus Museum

Address: Lutherhaus (Wittenberg), Schlossstraße 12 (approx.), Wittenberg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Website: https://www.lutherhaus-wittenberg.de/

Hours: Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays

Admission: €8-€10 (approx.) adult

The Lutherhaus in Wittenberg is the former residence of Martin Luther and now operates as a museum dedicated to his life and the Protestant Reformation. The building originated as part of an Augustinian monastic complex and is a central site in Wittenberg’s Reformation heritage.

Exhibits present original objects, documents and interpretive displays about Luther, his household and the broader 16th-century Reformation movement; visitors can see rooms restored to reflect their historic use. The site also contains a research library and curated collections used for scholarship and public education.

The structure was adapted from monastic accommodation into a private house and parish-related premises during the 16th century and remained associated with Luther and his family thereafter. In the 19th and 20th centuries it was converted into a museum and preserved as a heritage site.

Located in Lutherstadt Wittenberg in Saxony-Anhalt, the Lutherhaus sits close to the town’s market square and other Reformation sites, forming part of a concentrated museum district that attracts visitors interested in religious and European history.

• UNESCO status: Part of the UNESCO-listed Luther Memorials in Eisleben and Wittenberg; displays focus on Martin Luther and the Reformation.
• Origins: The building originated as an Augustinian monastery house and later became Luther’s residence and a Reformation-era parish site.

What to See#

• Luther’s House (main building): Served as Martin Luther’s residential quarters and now houses exhibition rooms displaying Reformation artefacts and documents.
• Museum and exhibition galleries: Contains exhibition spaces and collections on Reformation history and the Luther family, arranged across restored rooms and display galleries.
• Library and research collections: Houses a library and research resources linked to Reformation studies and the site’s interpretation.

Wittenberg is on regional rail lines from Berlin (about 1-1.5 hours). From Wittenberg station the Lutherhaus is a 10-15 minute walk through the town centre and Marktplatz. Local buses and taxis are available for those requiring assistance.

• Enter via the Schlossstraße side to find the museum's shop and exhibit entrance more quickly than the square side.
• Summertime can be busy with tour groups from nearby Luther sites; visit in the late afternoon to avoid the peak.
• Look for the inscription plates and original timber framing inside - they tell more about everyday Reformation life than the portraits do.