Theatermuseum — Wien

(calmly) That’s Alma. 1927. She recorded it between performances of Jedermann . The wax cylinder is in case 14. The voice leaks. Always at this hour, when the sun hits the courtyard just right. She doesn’t know she’s dead.

That’s preservation. We don’t keep things because they’re beautiful. We keep them because they witnessed . theatermuseum wien

(smiles thinly) Biography is the lie we tell to make death tidy. This— (touches the boot) —this is residue. The museum is not a mausoleum. It’s a drying rack for ghosts. (calmly) That’s Alma

The museum features a variety of exhibitions that change regularly. These exhibitions might include: theatermuseum wien

Visitors can admire ornate ceiling frescoes and the majestic main portal that reflects Vienna’s golden age. Collections and Highlights