House of Strauss - Johann Strauss Museum & Original Hall 1837
Explore the Johann Strauss Museum with the iconic golden statue in the original 1837 concert hall.
About this experience
🎻 Vienna's Most Authentic Strauss Experience
Welcome to the House of Strauss - the last preserved original concert hall where Johann Strauss I, Johann Strauss II, Josef Strauss, and Eduard Strauss all performed. Built in 1837 and painstakingly restored to its original glory, this is not just a museum. It's a journey into the golden age of Viennese music. Twice recommended by The New York Times in its "36 Hours in Vienna" series, this interactive museum brings the legendary Strauss dynasty to life through multimedia installations, original artifacts, and an audio guide narrated by the great-great-grandson of Johann Strauss I.
🎭 Your visit includes: Explore the interactive museum at your own pace and discover the stories behind the waltz, the rise of the Strauss family, and Vienna's transformation into the world capital of music.
Original Thonet chairs, historic costumes, handwritten scores, and multimedia stations immerse you in the era. The highlight: a stunning 15-minute visual and acoustic show in the original Strauss Hall. Sit on authentic period chairs as cinematic storytelling and elegant lighting transform the hall where Johann Strauss himself once stood on the podium.
This is not a typical museum. This is where Vienna's musical soul was born.
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Places you'll discover
- House of Strauss
- Vienna
Itinerary
- 1Welcome to the House of Strauss
Arrive at the historic House of Strauss and begin your journey through Vienna's musical golden age. This venue has been recommended twice by The New York Times in its "36 Hours in Vienna" series - a distinction reserved for the city's finest cultural experiences.
- 2Interactive Museum & Strauss Dynasty Exhibition
Explore the Museum of the Strauss Dynasty and discover why Vienna became the world capital of music. With multimedia installations, original artifacts, and interactive stations here we bring the legendary Strauss family to life. An audio guide narrated by the great-great-grandson of Johann Strauss I shares intimate stories from the dynasty that shaped Viennese music.
- 3Multimedia Show in the Original Strauss Hall from 1837
Experience a stunning 15-minute visual and acoustic show in the last surviving concert hall where all four Strauss geniuses performed. Sit on authentic Thonet chairs from the Strauss era as cinematic storytelling and elegant lighting transform the hall - the same stage where Johann Strauss himself once conducted.
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Included / Excluded
- Wifi
- Entrance / admission fees
- Food and drinks
- Tour guide
More Info
- Admission to the House of Strauss Museum
- Access to the original Strauss Hall of 1837
- 15-minute visual and acoustic multimedia experience
- Audio guide available in multiple languages
Know Before You Go
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Or Pram Accessible
- Animals Or Pets Allowed
- Public Transportation Nearby
- Accessible for limited mobility
Other Things To Know
- Self-guided - explore at your own pace
- Audio guide in 10 languages (narrated by Thomas Strauss, descendant)
- 15-min multimedia show in original hall, runs continuously
- Location: Döbling, Tram 37 from Schottentor (~10 min)
- Hours: Tue–Sun 12:00 PM–10:00 PM (closed Mon)