Wien Museum Johann Strauß Apartment — Attraction in Vienna

What a nice place to visit! There are six composer residence museums throughout Vienna that are operated by the Wien Museum - two for Beethoven, two for Schubert, and one each for Haydn and Strauss. We were able to squeeze two of these museums into our itinerary (the Beethoven Pasqualatihaus was the other), and of these two we preferred the Johann Strauss Wohnung. The building facade is a bit nondescript - there are two plaques on the building identifying it as Strauss' residence, but they are both higher up - and so it can be easy to miss. Once you get inside, however, it feels like you've discovered a hidden gem. We went on a rainy Sunday and only a few other people were there. The museum is relatively small (only about six rooms or so) but laid out well and the Wien Museum has done a great job of accumulating a collection that tells the story of Strauss' life. Among the highlights are Strauss' death mask(!), first edition copies of his father's famous "Radetzky March" and his own "Revolution March", and various pieces from his estate (including a grand piano, home organ, violin, standing desk, and decorative playing cards box). You get a real sense of how Strauss was perceived in his time and why he was celebrated as "The Waltz King" of Vienna. From our visit to the Strauss Wohnung as well as other attractions throughout the city, we gained a real appreciation for Strauss' work and life. This museum is highly recommended for anybody with an interest in classical music who wishes to learn more about...

Yards away from Nestroyplatz U1 station. A little passageway leads of an apartment block door! Press the Museum button and walk where Johann Strauss walked! You go into his apartment, greeted by a very nice lady at the cash desk. €5 to be with the composer of the Blue Danube! See the manuscript of it! ( With notes, alterations! We all struggle for our art!). His piano, violin, small Organ, manuscript desk are all here!!! Memorabilia of concerts, and the time of the later 19th century Vienna! Only takes 10 minutes from Karlsplatz and you have visited a hidden gem of a museum. But as you hear the Blue Danube everywhere in Vienna, hardly a museum,...

This not so often visited place by tourists was actually one of the highlights of my stay in Vienna. It was packed with information, posters, photos and caricatures of the time and you have the option to sit and listen to Strauss' music through headphones. The staff was very welcoming and kind. Overall, this was a quiet and charming place - definitely worth to visit and add to...