Stille Nacht Museum Wagrain
Museum in the baroque Pflegerschlössl about Joseph Mohr, the poet of "Silent Night," who spent his last eleven years of life here as a curate.
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About the museum
The Stille Nacht Museum Wagrain commemorates the priest and poet Joseph Mohr (1792–1848). He wrote the text of the world-famous Christmas carol "Stille Nacht! Heilige Nacht!", which was first sung in Oberndorf in 1818, and from 1837 until his death he served as curate in Wagrain. There he looked after pastoral care, the school, and the support of the poor and the elderly; his grave lies by the parish church.
The museum is housed in the Pflegerschlössl, built in 1794 for the highest archiepiscopal administrator. The building later served as an administration and court building, a school, a bell foundry, a smithy and a residence. It was restored and made barrier-free; an annex designed by Ulrich Stöckl houses the ticket desk and an event room. In front of it stands a pergola with the lyrics of the song. The museum is run by the cultural association "Blaues Fenster" and lies near the Waggerlhaus.
In the basement, an interactive light wall presents the local history of Wagrain, from a poor mountain village to a tourism center. The ground floor is devoted to the creation of the song, with originals, text-and-image installations and sound recordings. The upper floor is about security, pausing and the perception of time; it also has listening stations with arrangements of the song and an interactive globe showing how it spread around the world.
Highlights
- Life and work of Joseph Mohr, the poet of "Silent Night"
- The making of the song, with originals and sound recordings
- Interactive wall on the local history of Wagrain
- Listening stations and an interactive globe on the song's worldwide spread
- Baroque Pflegerschlössl with a modern annex
Permanent exhibition
- Stille Nacht Museum – The permanent exhibition covers the life of the poet Joseph Mohr, the creation of the song "Silent Night" and its spread around the world, as well as the local history of Wagrain.
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- Kulturverein „Blaues Fenster“
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €10 |
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| Reduced | €8Seniors, groups of 10 or more people, and holders of the Gästekarte Wagrain-Kleinarl, the Salzburger Sportwelt Card and the Salzburger Familienpass |
| Children & teens | €6free up to age 5 · Children from age 6; reduced €4. |
| Seniors | €8 |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · People with disabilities and one companion have free admission. |
| Students & apprentices | €4Students, apprentices, and people doing military or civilian service |
| Groups (10+ people) | €8 per personGroups of 10 or more people receive a reduced rate; school pupils in class groups €2.50. Guided tour flat fee for groups of up to 30 people: €60 per museum. |
| Families | €22Reduced €18 |
| Children reduced (from age 6) | €4 |
| Families reduced | €18 |
| School pupils in class groups | €2.50 |
| Guided tour flat fee for groups (up to 30 people, per museum) | €60 |
| Cultural walk for groups | €75 |
Free admission also with the SalzburgerLand Card, for members of the Kulturverein Blaues Fenster, the Austrian Museums Association, ICOM and Austria Guides, and with "Hunger auf Kunst & Kultur".
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Pflegerschlössl was made barrier-free during its restoration.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €22 · Reduced €18 |
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Multimedia and hands-on stations; for school classes, age-appropriate accompanying material with questions for grades 3 to 8.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
By train to Radstadt or St. Johann im Pongau, then bus line 530 between St. Johann im Pongau and Wagrain.
By car via the Tauern Autobahn A10, exit 66 Flachau, then about 10 km on a federal road to Wagrain. The museum is near the Waggerlhaus.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with publications, postcards, CDs, textiles and small games.
Events & venue rental
The annex contains an event room.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups can be booked; there is also a guided cultural walk through Wagrain. School programs for grades 3 to 8 last about 50 minutes and require registration at +43 664 2360014 or by email. |
