Museum · Bayreuth · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth

Richard-Wagner-Museum is a museum in Bayreuth, Bavaria. This place has an audio tour of about 3 minutes, in English or Dutch. 12 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 890 m you'll find a bench, a public toilet, a water point and a bike pump.

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The story

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Audio tour · Richard-Wagner-Museum

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You're standing at Haus Wahnfried, the villa of composer Richard Wagner here in Bayreuth. He lived here for the last decade of his life, together with his wife Cosima. Take a look at the entrance. Wagner had a motto carved into the stone there: 'Hier wo mein Wähnen Frieden fand – Wahnfried – sei dieses Haus von mir benannt.' Roughly: here, where my delusions found peace, let this house be named Wahnfried. Wahn means delusion or madness, Friede means peace. Back then, the locals found it rather funny.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Jul-Aug: Mo-Su 10:00-18:00, Sep-Jun: Tu-Su 10:00-18:00
Admission: Paid
Wheelchair: Accessible

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Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth: the home of composer Wagner

The Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth is a museum about the composer Richard Wagner. It occupies the villa where he lived for the last decade of his life, together with his wife Cosima. After him, his son Siegfried and his family also lived in the house. Wagner's grave lies in the garden, next to that of Cosima. The house opened as a museum in 1976. You will find it at Richard-Wagner-Straße 48 in Bayreuth. Nearby, a memorial to Ludwig II stands 24 metres away. The Franz-Liszt-Museum is 64 metres away and the Freimaurermuseum is 88 metres away.

The history of the Richard Wagner Museum

The house was built between 1872 and 1874, paid for by a king. Berlin architect Wilhelm Neumann drew up the design, but Wagner adapted the plans to his own ideas. He moved in before the house was finished. Wagner died in 1883, and Cosima lived on for another 47 years. Later, Adolf Hitler was a regular guest at the house during the festivals, a dark chapter in the history of the villa. In 1945, bombs destroyed part of the building, and the composer's writing desk was lost too, because an official forbade Winifred from moving the furniture to safety. In 1973, the family gave the house to the city. A major renovation later cost 20 million euros.

Admission and accessibility

The Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth charges an entry fee, so you will need a ticket to get in. The museum is accessible to wheelchair users, and you can enter the building in a wheelchair. There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet inside, so you can take your time exploring the house and seeing all the rooms without having to look for another route or a toilet nearby.

Toilets, drinking water and benches nearby

A public toilet is located 99 metres from the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth, next to the Richard-Wagner-Park. It is free to use, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table. Within 500 metres there are 6 public toilets in total. Benches are plentiful around the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth. The nearest bench stands 55 metres away, on Hans-Rollwagen-Weg. Within 500 metres there are 98 benches, so you can easily take a break. Drinking water is further away from the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth. There is no water tap within 500 metres. The nearest one is 733 metres away, at Luitpoldplatz. It is wheelchair accessible, so you may want to bring your own water. There is also no bike pump within 500 metres. The nearest one is 887 metres away and is free to use.

Walking and more to see nearby

Keep going after your visit and you will reach the Jean-Paul-Museum, 111 metres from the Richard-Wagner-Museum. That is another museum, so you can combine several visits on one short walk. If you want to walk a bit further, the Margravial Opera House is 440 metres away. It is an attraction with its own audio story, which you can listen to in the Outdoor Pitstop app. There is also a 2-minute audio story about the Richard-Wagner-Museum itself. You listen to it on the spot, in the app. Put your earphones in and listen while you stand in front of the house.

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Well-known points of interest nearby

50 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 12 of the 50 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth?

The Richard-Wagner-Museum is at Richard-Wagner-Straße 48, 95444 Bayreuth. It is housed in Haus Wahnfried, the former villa of composer Richard Wagner.

Do I have to pay for tickets to the Richard-Wagner-Museum?

Yes, entry to the Richard-Wagner-Museum is paid. If a ticket price is needed, it is not listed here.

Is the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Richard-Wagner-Museum is wheelchair accessible. There is also a wheelchair-accessible toilet inside.

Where can I find a toilet near the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth?

The nearest public toilet is 99 metres from the museum, at the Richard-Wagner-Park. It is free, wheelchair accessible and has a baby changing table.

Where can I get drinking water near the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth?

The nearest drinking water tap is 733 metres from the museum, at Luitpoldplatz. It is wheelchair accessible; there is no water tap within 500 metres.

Are there benches near the Richard-Wagner-Museum in Bayreuth?

Yes, the nearest bench is 55 metres from the museum, on Hans-Rollwagen-Weg. There are 98 benches within 500 metres.