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Richard Wagner Museum

The Richard Wagner Museum in Lucerne, Switzerland, is housed in the former country estate of composer Richard Wagner, who lived there from 1866 to 1872. The permanent exhibition on the ground floor presents Wagner's life and work in his former living rooms, including original furniture and the composer's playable Érard grand piano from 1858. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions related to Richard Wagner. Its collection comprises around 1,600 objects, including furnishings, letters and autographs.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Performing arts and literature
    • Guided tours: Yes

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, with a winter break from 1 December to 31 March.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
AHV/Guest card
10 CHF
Group rate from 10 persons
5 CHF
Pupils/Students
5 CHF
Children/Youth (10-16 years)
0 CHF
Children up to 10 years

Contact

Webpage
richard-wagner-museum.ch
Email
info@richard-wagner-museum.ch
Address
Richard-Wagner-Weg 27, 6005 Luzern

Access

Nearby stops

  • Tribschen250 meters walking distance
  • Luzern, Wartegg700 meters walking distance
  • Luzern, Schönbühl950 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
10m
Zug
30m
Olten
47m
Zürich HB
52m
Bern
1h 12m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    The museum is only partially barrier-free. The permanent exhibition on the ground floor is wheelchair accessible, but the entrance is reached via a staircase of nine steps and the special exhibition on the first floor is only accessible via the stairs. There is a wheelchair-accessible outdoor toilet.
  • Is an audio guide available and in which languages?
    Yes, an audio guide is included in the admission price and is available in five languages: German, English, French, Spanish and Italian. It can be loaded onto your mobile phone; please bring your own headphones.
  • When is the museum closed for the winter break?
    The museum has a winter break from 1 December to 31 March. It is open from 1 April onwards, Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, including on public holidays.
  • Can guided tours be booked and in which languages?
    Yes, guided tours of about 60 minutes are offered in German, English or French. A tour for 6 to 25 persons costs CHF 160, for up to 5 persons CHF 180, plus the regular admission per person.

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