Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Museum
Carl Maria von Weber's former summer house in Dresden-Hosterwitz; the composer's museum is closed for renovation until probably 2028.
About the museum
Built in 1664/65, the vintner's house in Hosterwitz at the foot of the Dresden Elbe slopes was the retreat of Dresden court Kapellmeister Carl Maria von Weber and his family in the summers of 1818/19 and from 1822 to 1824. Here he found peace to compose, hiked into the Keppgrund valley and as far as Saxon Switzerland, and received guests such as Ludwig Tieck, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, Heinrich Marschner and the singer Wilhelmine Schröder-Devrient.
As early as 1836, the singer and Weber admirer Friedrich Wilhelm Jähns set up a first memorial with a guest book in the house, and in 1865 he had a commemorative plaque installed. The property subsequently changed hands several times and from 1923 to 1945 belonged to the Landesverein Sächsischer Heimatschutz (Saxon heritage association).
In 1948 an official memorial was established on the first floor. After the death of Weber's great-granddaughter Mathilde von Weber, the museum opened with a permanent exhibition in 1957; for the 150th anniversary of the composer's death, the house was renovated between 1973 and 1976. Since 2005 it has been part of the Museen der Stadt Dresden (Dresden City Museums) group.
The originally preserved rooms with furniture, pictures and documents from Weber's time, together with the garden, most recently also served as a setting for concerts, readings and weddings. In 2024 the museum closed for heritage-sensitive repairs and redesign; reopening is scheduled for fall 2028. Until then, concerts take place in the Kügelgenhaus; online, a 3D tour and the "Weber digital" portal offer insights.
Highlights
- Authentic vintner's house from 1664/65, Weber's summer quarters
- Historic living rooms with furniture, artworks and testimonies from Weber's time
- Garden concerts and musical-literary evenings
- 3D tour and the online offering "Weber digital" during the closure
- Founded
- 1957
- Operated by
- Museen der Stadt Dresden (Landeshauptstadt Dresden)
- Director
- Dr. Romy Donath
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
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| Reduced | €4School students, university students, apprentices, people in retraining, volunteer service participants (BFD/FSJ), pensioners, tour guides, and holders of the Ehrenamts-Pass (volunteer pass) or Kulturpass Euroregion Elbe/Labe |
| Children & teens | €4free up to age 6 · Children under 7 free; school students pay the reduced price. |
| Seniors | €4Reduced for pensioners. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €3companion free · Half price from a degree of disability of 50 (on the regular or reduced price); companion free with "B" marker (companion admitted free). |
| Students & apprentices | €4University students and apprentices; €2.50 at the group rate. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personFor 10 or more: adults €5, reduced €3, school and university students €2.50. Guided tour €3 extra (school/university students €2). |
| Families | €12Familienkarte Maxi (family ticket): 2 adults with 1–4 children (up to 17). |
| Familienkarte Mini (family ticket: 1 adult with 1–4 children up to 17) | €6 |
| Museen der Stadt Dresden annual pass | €60Reduced €40, partner pass for 2 registered people €90; valid for one year at all municipal museums, not for special events. |
Free admission: Free admission every Friday from 12:00
Rates according to the fee schedule of the Museen der Stadt Dresden (valid since January 1, 2026), applicable after reopening. Free admission with the Dresden-Pass, among others, and for members of the Carl-Maria-von-Weber-Kreis Hosterwitz and the Internationale Carl Maria von Weber-Gesellschaft.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
As far as we know, the museum does not rent out spaces for external events.
Before the closure, available for weddings, private parties and corporate events; rentals and weddings are not possible during the renovation.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Good to know | During the closure: 3D tour and "Weber digital" on the website, concerts in the Kügelgenhaus (Hauptstraße 13). |
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