Strauss on the 3rd floor

The House of Music fascinates with innovative and interactive installations that inspire both young and older visitors. In 2025, there is a special focus on Johann Strauss. The sound journey through the Sound Museum begins on the “Stairplay” piano staircase. When visitors skip every second step, the triad of the Danube Waltz is heard, leading to the second floor. There, the history of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra is told and, with the help of a dice game, it is possible to compose your own waltz. On the third floor, visitors finally meet Johann Strauss. The Strauss Room invites you to explore the world of the waltz and the tradition of Viennese balls. The lively journey continues upstairs. In the virtual conductor's room, visitors can lead the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and conduct An der schönen blauen Donau themselves.