Austrian Theatre Museum, Theatre museum in Palais Lobkowitz, Vienna, Austria.
The Austrian Theatre Museum is housed within the historic Palais Lobkowitz and displays costumes, stage models, photographs, and theatrical materials spanning different periods. The rooms of the palace provide a historical setting where exhibitions about stage art and theatrical creation are presented.
The museum was founded in 1975, bringing together various theatre collections under one roof, including materials from the Austrian National Library and the private collection of Hugo Thimig. The Palais Lobkowitz itself had already served as a venue for musical performances and cultural events.
The collections include autographs and manuscripts from poets and performers, once the personal collection of writer Stefan Zweig who gave them to the museum before leaving Austria in 1938. Today, visitors can see these original documents and connect directly with artists and their creative work across different eras.
The museum is open during morning and afternoon hours on most days and is fully accessible for wheelchair users. The visit pairs well with other cultural sites nearby, as the palace is located in a central area of the city.
The Eroica Hall in the palace commemorates the premiere of Beethoven's Third Symphony and preserves the building's connection to major musical events. Visitors today can experience this historical context within the rooms themselves while exploring the theatre exhibitions.
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