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Richard Wagner Museum

The composer's old residence (Wahnfried House, Haus Wahnfried) has been converted to a museum chronicling his life and works. The composer, his wife, and two of their many dogs are buried in the garden. Signs and labels are mostly in German, but an English language audio guide can be borrowed at the reception for a small deposit. Extensively renovated and redesigned in 2015, this museum is a tribute to one of the most famous residents in the history of Bayreuth.

Address: Richard-Wagner-Str. 48
Hours: July/August: daily 10:00-18:00 rest of the year: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Price: Adult €8, under 18: free
Website: wagnermuseum.de (opens in a new tab)

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