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House of Strauss - Johann Strauss Museum & Original Hall 1837

Vienna, Austria · 1h 15m · 1–10 people

Runs in English German Simplified Chinese Japanese Spanish Italian Arabic

  • Easy
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for strollers and prams
  • Public transport nearby

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House of Strauss

Vienna, Austria · Agency

Welcome to House of Strauss, Vienna’s home of the Strauss dynasty and classical music! Located in the historic Casino Zögernitz, our venue is home …

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Step into the last surviving concert hall where all four Strauss geniuses performed: interactive museum, 15-min multimedia show and original artifacts. Recommended twice by the NYT.

Highlights

  • Original Strauss Hall from 1837
  • 15-minute multimedia show in the historic hall
  • Audio guide narrated by a Strauss descendant
  • Interactive museum with original artifacts
  • Recommended twice by The New York Times
🎻 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.

What's included

  • Wi-Fi
  • 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

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Live guided tour (the museum is self-guided)
  • Live concert (available as a separate ticket)

What to bring

  • Smartphone and headphones for the audio guide

Know before you go

  • Pets are welcome
  • Suitable for people with limited mobility
  • 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)

Meeting point: House of Strauss, Döblinger Hauptstraße 76, 1190 Vienna

Main entrance of the House of Strauss. Show your ticket at the museum entrance/shop.

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Cancellation policy: Flexible: Full refund up to 24h before

What you'll do

  1. 1
    Welcome to the House of Strauss
    Visit (10min)
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    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.

  2. 2
    Interactive Museum & Strauss Dynasty Exhibition
    Museum visit (50min)
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    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.

  3. 3
    Multimedia Show in the Original Strauss Hall from 1837
    Visit (15min)
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    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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