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Special Exhibition: ‘Sisi as a Media Star – Empress Elisabeth on Film and on Stage’

From September 24, 2026, to January 10, 2027, the Burghauptmannschaft Österreich in the Hofburg Innsbruck will present the special exhibition "Sisi as a Media Star – Empress Elisabeth on Film and on Stage." The opening was deliberately scheduled for the 88th birthday of Romy Schneider, whose portrayal continues to decisively shape the image of the Empress. One of Europe's most famous historical figures, it shows how the image of Elisabeth has changed repeatedly over the past 100 years. From the first silent films of the 1920s through historical feature films and the world-famous "Sissi" trilogy to musicals, animated films, and modern cinema productions, it becomes understandable how each generation created its own interpretation of the Empress. It becomes clear how the historical monarch became a worldwide icon of popular and media culture.

Highlights of the exhibition include original film scenes, film costumes and props, historical furniture, and an extensive private collection of international cinema and film posters, program booklets, and autograph cards. The show is complemented by artistically designed marionettes from the musical "Sisi's Secret" which offer a special insight into the stage world surrounding Empress Elisabeth. However, the special exhibition is not just a retrospective of famous film adaptations; it also casts a critical eye on current productions and the change in public perception. It shows how the depiction of Elisabeth moves between historical personality, romantic empress, pop culture icon, and figure of projection. In this way, the exhibition invites visitors to rediscover and question the myth of "Sisi" at that place, which is closely connected to the life of the Empress.

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Did you know that Imperial Palace Innsbruck has partnered with Innsbruck Card?

Purchasing  Innsbruck Card you will be granted numerous benefits sightseeing Innsbruck and its surroundings:

• free entry to Innsbruck’s museums
• one upwards and one downwards journey on the lifts and cable cars in and around Innsbruck
• free travel with the hop-on hop-off Sightseer bus
• as well as many other top attractions such as Swarovski Crystal Worlds and Hall Mint Museum. 

And there is much more than that what IC has to offer.

Learn more about IC under INNSBRUCK CARD – AND THE CITY IS YOURS!

The Imperial Palace Innsbruck can be visited with the ÖBB Plus Ticket.

This ticket gives you the opportunity to visit all the attractions of the Hofburg Innsbruck at a reduced price.

You can find more information about the offer at oebb.at/plus.