The Richard Wagner Museum occupies the Villa Tribschen, where the composer lived from 1866 to 1872 — the most productive period of his life. The villa stands on a lake peninsula about two kilometres south of the old town, surrounded by a park that gives views across the water to Mount Pilatus.
The interior has been preserved to reflect the period of Wagner's residence, with original furniture, manuscripts, and instruments. The piano on which he composed parts of the Ring Cycle is here. For those with a serious interest in Wagner's life and work, this is an essential stop; for those who stumble upon it during a lakeside walk, the setting alone is worth the visit.