A visit to Dresden-Hosterwitz offers the chance of a good long walk with a musical theme. Not far from the Pillnitzer Schloss (Pillnitz Palace) is the Carl Maria von Weber Museum. The composer and his wife discovered this typical vintner’s house while out walking in the spring of 1818. Weber and his family stayed here in the warmer parts of the year in1818 and 1819 and again in 1822–1824, and many fellow-musicians and friends came to visit him here. It was in this house that he wrote his opera Euryanthe, as well as Invitation to the Dance. In the former living room and study, displays of music manuscripts, pictures and texts provide an insight into Carl Maria von Weber’s creative activity in Dresden.
Opening times
Wed to Sun and holidays 1 pm to 6 pm
Admission fees
Adults €4.00, reduced €3.00, groups (min.10 persons) €3 / 2.50 per person, Fridays admission free of charge Annual ticket for Museums of the City of Dresden €30.00 / families €40.00
Transport connection
Bus no. 63 to "Van-Gogh-Straße"
Extras/offers
holiday offersguided tours
Misc. extras
Chamber concerts, musical-literary programme, small refreshments, room rentals (with garden), museum catalogue, newsletter
Foreign language offers
Introductions to operas for school pupils in English
Educational offers
Guided tours Introductions to operas and concerts Guided tours and introductions to operas for school pupils of years 1 to 12 by arrangement Programmes for pre-school children Children’s and holiday programmes Projects and activities
Contact
Carl Maria von Weber Museum
Dresdner Straße 44
01326 Dresden
Tel: 49 (0)351 / 2 61 82 34
Fax: 49 (0)351 / 2 61 82 34
