Liszt-Haus
Former court gardener's house by the Park an der Ilm where Franz Liszt lived from 1869 to 1886; visitors can see his furnished living quarters with a Bechstein grand piano.
About the museum
The Neoclassical house on the western edge of the Park an der Ilm was built in the late 18th century as the residence of the court gardens and was remodeled in 1819 by Clemens Wenzeslaus Coudray.
Franz Liszt had already worked in Weimar as court music director from 1848 to 1861. For his second stay in Weimar, Grand Duke Carl Alexander placed the upper floor at his disposal, since his former Weimar home, the Altenburg, was no longer available. The composer lived here during the summer months from 1869 until his death in 1886. Here he taught piano students from many countries and regularly hosted musical matinees.
As early as 1887, Carl Alexander had the apartment opened as a memorial. After damage in World War II, the house was repaired between 1948 and 1952; today it belongs to the Klassik Stiftung Weimar. Following a conservation-based reconstruction, the current permanent exhibition presents the furnished rooms on the second floor: the music salon, study, bedroom, dining room and servant's room.
Highlights
- Original Bechstein grand piano in the music salon
- Beethoven's death mask, once owned by Liszt
- Liszt's reconstructed living quarters on the upper floor
- Free audio guide with 13 stops
- Setting in the Park an der Ilm (part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Classical Weimar")
Permanent exhibitions
- Liszts Wohnräume – On the second floor, the music salon, study, bedroom, dining room and servant's room have been furnished following a conservation-based reconstruction, featuring Liszt's Bechstein grand piano and Beethoven's death mask.
- Founded
- 1887
- Operated by
- Klassik Stiftung Weimar
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Students (except distance learners), people with severe disabilities, participants in the Federal Volunteer Service and voluntary military service, trainees, unemployed people, artCard holders |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 15 · Free admission until the 16th birthday (except for special children's events) and for school classes up to grade 10; school students aged 16 to 20 pay €2. |
| Seniors | –No senior discount. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5companion free · Reduced €5 with a severe disability ID (Schwerbehindertenausweis); one medically certified companion is admitted free. |
| Students & apprentices | €5Reduced rate for students (does not apply to distance learners). |
| Groups (10+ people) | –Groups of 10 or more must register at least 21 days in advance using the group form; max. 25 people per tour. Guided tours for adult groups, plus admission: 30 min €40, 60 min €70, 90 min €95, foreign-language surcharge €10. School classes up to grade 10 are admitted free; tour prices for schools vary by grade level and museum. |
| Families | –No family ticket; children and teens under 16 are admitted free. |
Free admission: Foundation-wide free admission days: International Women's Day (March 8) and the Day of Repentance and Prayer (November 18, 2026)
Tickets online (timed entry, bookable up to four months in advance) or at the museum ticket desks. MuseumsCard annual pass (12 months, all museums) €49, reduced €29, school students €19. Free admission with the weimar card (48 h €32.50, 96 h €59.50), as well as for refugees and ICOM/DMB members.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: not available
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials
- Audio description: no information
The entrance has steps, and the exhibition on the upper floor can only be reached by stairs; accessible with a rollator. Services for people with hearing impairments and content in Plain Language in the Weimar+ app. Advice: +49 3643 545400, barrierefrei@klassik-stiftung.de.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Getting there & parking
By car
The Klassik Stiftung does not list any parking of its own; it recommends the parking lots at the Weimar Atrium for coaches and refers visitors to the City of Weimar for other parking options.
Amenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The music salon is listed in the foundation's venue rental overview (standard, reduced and commercial rates).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE) |
| Good to know | Free audio guide with 13 stops in the Weimar+ app or as a download. Guided tours can be booked. |
