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Event calendar

April 24 - August 31
All day

Special exhibition "In motion" together with the Kunstforum Salzkammergut

Ongoing
27 June
16:00 - 17:30

Historical sound recordings from the summer resort in the Salzkammergut (Austrian Film Archive)

June 29
10:30 - 12:00

Musical matinée

11 July
10:00 - 11:30

Puzzle rally through the museum. 10.00 - 11.30 a.m. each day

17 July
17:30 - 19:00

Book presentation "I always have the best ideas in Ischl. Franz Lehár and his villa on the Traun"

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Reviews of events, events & special exhibitions

News article Hotel AustriaNews article Leharvilla

Museum evening

The Association of Upper Austrian Museums invited its members to a museum evening in Bad Ischl. In addition to interacting with colleagues, the program included a tour of our two buildings, the Hotel Austria and the Lehárvilla, including guided tours. Photos © Michael Söllner, Association of Upper Austrian Museums

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News article Hotel Austria

Reopening Hotel Austria

Since July 2024, the Bad Ischl City Museum has been shining in new splendor and invites you to discover a completely redesigned exhibition. A journey through the city's eventful history, completely re-enacted and interactively designed, awaits you. From the glorious moments of the imperial era to the challenging years of the interwar period and National Socialism, to […]

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News article Leharvilla

Opening ceremony of the Lehárvilla

In May 2024, the Lehár Villa was ceremoniously reopened and has since delighted visitors as a unique cultural gem in Bad Ischl. Numerous guests, including representatives from politics, culture, and the interested public, attended the ceremony. The Lehár Villa, once the residence of the famous operetta composer Franz Lehár, presents itself in new splendor after extensive restoration work and invites visitors to […]

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Opening hours

Hotel Austria

MI - SO 10.00 - 17.00 (January - March)
DI - SO 10.00 - 17.00 (April - December)

In addition, we are open on 8.12.2025, on 24.12.2025 until 15.00, on 31.12.2025 until 15.00.

The museum will be closed on 25.12.25, 26.12.25 and 1.1.26.

Lehárvilla

TU - SO 10.00 - 17.00 (April - October)

Visits are only possible with a guide. Maximum group size: 15 people.

Visits outside opening hours are possible in groups on request.

Visits outside opening hours are possible in both houses for groups of 10 people or more.

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