Agyptisches Museum der Universitat Leipzig (Egyptian Museum of the University of Leipzig), Leipzig

The Georg Steindorff Egyptian Museum at the University of Leipzig boasts the largest and most significant university collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in Germany. Renowned for its unique archaeological finds, the museum is particularly notable for its items from the Lower Nubian town of Aniba. The museum's origins trace back to a fortunate purchase in 1840 when Gustav Seyffarth, a professor of archaeology at the University of Leipzig, acquired a mummy-shaped coffin in Trieste for 289 thalers. This artifact laid the foundation for what would eventually become the Egyptian Museum and remains one of its highlights today.

The museum was significantly expanded under Georg Steindorff, after whom it was named, transforming the initial collection into a comprehensive museum. Today, the museum's collection comprises approximately 7,000 objects, offering a detailed overview of four millennia of ancient Egyptian culture. The collection includes statues, reliefs, bronzes, sarcophagi, funerary figurines (shabti), and a variety of stone and clay vessels and ostraca.

Despite the loss of some exhibits during World War II, the museum was reopened in 1976, aided by funding and donations from the university and the Volkswagen Foundation, which facilitated modernization efforts. Since June 2010, the Egyptian Museum has been housed in the Kroch Tower. The museum's exhibits are spread across numerous rooms on two floors, each dedicated to a specific theme, providing visitors with a thematic exploration of ancient Egyptian culture.

In collaboration with students from the University of Leipzig, the museum has also developed an interactive 3D model of its exhibition, allowing visitors to explore the collection virtually from the comfort of their homes. This digital feature enhances accessibility, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the museum's extensive collection of ancient artifacts.