The Museum of the Strauss Dynasty (Strauss Museum) in
Vienna
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is a museum dedicated to the Strauss family:
Johann I,
Johann II,
Josef,
Eduard
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Johann III.
Museum
The Museum of the Strauss Dynasty was founded by the private association Kulturverein Wiener Blut and presents many items from the collection of the association, as well as items loaned by the Strauss family and others. Following a special preview evening on 15 March 2015, it was opened to the general public on 18 March.
Across seven rooms, visitors can learn biographical detail of all members of the Strauss family, as well as the historical and sociological background of Vienna in the 19th century.
"Listening stations" in each room permit the visitor to hear pieces of music relevant to the information displayed.
The museum is located at Müllnergasse 3, A-1090 Vienna.
Gallery
Johann Strauss I Testament.jpg, Last will of Johann Strauss I
Johann Baptist Strauss I (; also Johann Strauss Sr., the Elder, the Father; 14 March 1804 – 25 September 1849) was an Austrian composer of the Romantic Period. He was famous for his light music, namely waltzes, polkas, and galops, which he ...
Johann Strauss II Brief.jpg, Letter from Johann Strauss II
Erstausgabe Feuerfestpolka.jpg, Feuerfest!, Feuerfestpolka by Josef Strauss
Taktstock von Johann Strauss Enkel.jpg, Baton (conducting), Baton of Johann Strauss III
See also
* List of music museums
References
External links
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Strauss family, Museum
Music museums in Austria
Art museums and galleries in Vienna
Museums in Vienna
History museums in Austria
Buildings and structures in Alsergrund
Museums established in 2015
2015 establishments in Austria