The Museum of the Johann Strauss Dynasty (Strauss Museum) in
Vienna
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is a museum dedicated to
the Strauss family:
Johann I Johann I may refer to:
* Johann I Josef, Prince of Liechtenstein (1760–1836)
* Johann I, Duke of Opava-Ratibor
* Johann I, Count Palatine of Simmern
* Johann I, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken
*John, Elector of Saxony (1468–1532), John the Stea ...
,
Johann II,
Josef,
Eduard
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History
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and
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 (; ; 14 March 1804 – 25 September 1849), also known as Johann Strauss Sr., the Elder or the Father (), was an Austrian composer of the Romantic music, Romantic Period. He was famous for his light music, namely waltzes, ...
Johann Strauss II Brief.jpg, Letter from Johann Strauss II
Johann Baptist Strauss II (; ; 25 October 1825 – 3 June 1899), also known as Johann Strauss Jr., the Younger or the Son (), was an List of Austrian composers, Austrian composer of light music, particularly dance music and operettas as well ...
Erstausgabe Feuerfestpolka.jpg, Feuerfestpolka by Josef Strauss
Josef Strauss (20 August 1827 – 22 July 1870) was an Austrian composer.
He was born in Mariahilf (now Vienna), the son of Johann Strauss I and Maria Anna Streim, and brother of Johann Strauss II and Eduard Strauss. His father wanted him to cho ...
Taktstock von Johann Strauss Enkel.jpg, Baton
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Stick-like objects
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*Baton (law enforcement)
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of Johann Strauss III
Johann Maria Eduard Strauss III (; ; 16 February 18669 January 1939) was an Austrian composer whose father was Eduard Strauss, whose uncles were Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss, and whose grandfather was Johann Strauss I. Born in Vienna, he w ...
See also
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List of music museums
This list of music museums offers a guide to museums worldwide that specialize in the domain of music. These institutions are dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of music-related history, including the lives and works of prominent musicia ...
References
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