Dürer, Germany’s most famous Renaissance draughtsperson, lived and worked at this site from 1509 until his death in 1528. Set aside at least a couple of hours for Albrecht-Dürer-Haus (museums.nuernberg.de/albrecht-duerer-house; adult/child €7.50/2.50, audioguide €4/2). Enjoy the slightly OTT multimedia show then embark on an audioguide tour of the four-story house narrated by "Agnes," Dürer's wife. Highlights are the hands-on demonstrations in the recreated studio and print shop on the 3rd floor and, in the attic, a gallery featuring copies and originals of Dürer’s work.
The museum gift shop across the street is a source of original, highbrow souvenirs. In addition to the self-guided tour, there's an English-language guided tour on Saturday at 2pm, and a special children's version with guides in period dress most Sundays from May to September at 3pm; both have additional costs.
Albrecht Dürer was born in Nuremberg in 1471, and he remained in the city for most of his working life. To begin your immersion in the world of German's most revered master artist, set aside at least a couple of hours for Albrecht-Dürer-Haus (museums.nuernberg.de/albrecht-duerer-house; adult/child €7.50/2.50, audioguide €4/2). This is where the great man lived and worked for the final two decades of his life, from 1509 to 1528. The multimedia show may be a little OTT, but the audioguide guides you through the four-story house, as narrated by "Agnes," Dürer's wife; the tour offers a fascinating insight into Dürer's life and work. Highlights include the hands-on demonstrations (and opportunities to draw) in the recreated studio and print shop on the 3rd floor and, in the attic, a gallery featuring copies and originals of Dürer’s work. The museum gift shop across the street is excellent. In addition to the self-guided tour, there's an English-language guided tour on Saturday at 2pm, and a special children's version with guides in period dress most Sundays from May to September at 3pm; both have additional costs.