Brahms Museum

The Brahms Museum in Hamburg is located at Peterstraße 39, not far from St. Michael's Church and the Landungsbrücken piers. It is part of the Composers' Quarter and has housed an exhibition since 1971 in a landmark merchant's house dating from 1751. Through photographs, letters, music manuscripts, and concert programs, you get a comprehensive look at the life and work of Johannes Brahms. A particular highlight is the extensive reference library, which is open for study purposes. Here you will also find an original square piano from 1859, on which the composer himself played and taught. The museum is run by the Johannes Brahms Society, which is dedicated to preserving his memory and promoting Brahms research.