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The Mozarthaus is an unmissable stop on any Mozart itinerary in Austria and one of the capital’s most visited tourist attractions.
The brilliant composer Wolfang Amadeus Mozart lived in Vienna for about 10 years of his life, from 1781 to 1791, loving it far more than his native city of Salzburg; for three of these years, from 1784 to 1787, Mozart’s home was a stately palace in the centre of Vienna.
These were particularly happy and prolific years for the Austrian musician, who was already well established at the time and it was here that he composed some of the most famous works of his career, including The Marriage of Figaro and three of the six string quartets dedicated to Franz Joseph Haydn.
On 27 January 2006, the 250th anniversary of the musician’s birth, the stately palace at Domgasse 5, just a few steps from St. Stephen’s Cathedral, was opened to the public, converted into a modern three-storey museum that will introduce you to the life, works and secrets of a composer whose works rewrote the history of music.
The Mozarthaus is known as Mozart ‘s House, but in reality Mozart’s flat is only the best-known area of an extensive museum dedicated to the life of the famous composer, which occupies a total area of 1,000 square metres spread over the three floors of the historic building at Domgasse 5.
The other two sections of the museum are ‘Mozart’s Music’ and ‘Mozart’s Vienna’, located on the second and third floors respectively; Mozart’s flat occupies the first floor.
The Mozarthaus also houses the museum gift shop and the Bösendorfer-Saal, an elegant hall for concerts and events.
The museum tour starts on the ground floor with an exhibition dedicated to the historical and social context of 18th century Vienna. The first rooms introduce visitors to the everyday life of the time through environmental reconstructions, period costumes and original musical instruments. A special section is devoted to the public concert system that Mozart helped to develop, revolutionising the relationship between composer and audience.
The multimedia room presents a 25-minute documentary on Mozart’s life, with a focus on the Viennese years. The projections use modern technology to illustrate the urban transformation of the city and the evolution of musical taste in the Enlightenment period.
Don’t miss the opportunity to enter Mozart’s best-loved, largest, most elegant and most expensive flat.
The flat where Mozart lived with his family consists of four large rooms, two small ones and a kitchen. Paintings, documents and information panels bring to life the life of Mozart and his family, while the period furniture used to furnish the flat is intended to recreate the atmosphere of 18th-century Vienna.
The music room, the heart of the flat, houses a faithful reconstruction of the fortepiano that Mozart used for compositions and private performances. The instruments on display, all original from the 18th century, include a Viennese harpsichord from 1785 and several string instruments used for chamber performances.
Look for the original late 18th century clock playing a variation of the‘Andante K616 for a cylinder in a small organ’: the music was possibly written by Mozart for this very clock.
The second floor of the Mozarthaus houses a permanent exhibition that will make you better acquainted with Mozart’s music through multimedia content and interactive installations.
You can discover how the collaboration between the brilliant composer and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, which culminated in the production of such famous operas as ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and ‘Don Giovanni’, took place, and learn about the other musicians and composers who were colleagues or enemies of Mozart.
Special attention is paid to the last years of Mozart’s career and the composition of the famous Requiem. An audio-visual installation shows an interesting overview of international productions of ‘Le Nozze di Figaro’, highlighting the different approaches chosen by opera directors from the world’s best theatres.
The most curious attraction on this floor is certainly the multimedia installation showing holographic images of scenes from ‘The Magic Flute’, sometimes fascinating, sometimes ghostly.
While visiting the exhibition on the second floor, take a look at the stuccoes on the ceiling and the paintings on the walls, original from Mozart’s time. They will give you an idea of how Mozart’s house might have been decorated in the years when it was inhabited by the musician.
The top floor of the museum explores Mozart’s professional and personal relationships with contemporary musicians. On display are portraits and documents relating to Joseph Haydn, Antonio Salieri, Lorenzo Da Ponte and other protagonists of the Viennese music scene. A section is dedicated to the Viennese Freemasons, illustrating the importance of Freemasonry in the cultural and social life of the time.
The museum’s concert hall in the former attic regularly hosts performances of Mozart chamber music with period instruments. The programme includes around 50 concerts per year with musicians specialising in historically informed performance practice.
Booking online via this link is recommended, especially during the high season and at weekends, to avoid queues and to guarantee your preferred entrance time. The multilingual audio guide is included in the price and available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese.
The admission ticket to the Vienna Mozarthaus offers several savings options: it is completely free for Vienna Pass holders, while those with the Vienna City Card or EasyCityPass can take advantage of a discount on the standard adult price. This distinction is important to consider when choosing between the tourist cards, as the Vienna Pass includes free access to more than 90 attractions, while the Vienna City Card offers discounts on more than 200 partners as well as unlimited public transport.
The Mozarthaus Vienna is open daily from 10:00 to 19:00, with last admission at 18:30. During the summer months (July-August) the opening hours are extended until 20:00. The museum is closed exclusively on 25 December, and on 31 December it closes at 15:00.
To fully visit all floors of the museum and listen to the audio guide, it is recommended to spend about 75-90 minutes. Those who wish to explore further or attend any concerts can plan on up to 2 hours.
The Mozarthaus Vienna is located at Domgasse 5 in District 1 (Innere Stadt), just a few metres from St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Its central location makes it easily accessible by all means of public transport in the Austrian capital.
The nearest underground stations are Stephansplatz (lines U1 and U3) and Schwedenplatz (lines U1 and U4), both about a 3-minute walk away. From Stephansplatz, walk westwards along Graben to Domgasse by turning right after the Pestsäule (Plague Column).
Several bus lines stop nearby: lines 1A and 3A have stops at Stephansplatz, while lines 2A and 57A stop at Am Hof, a 5-minute walk from the museum. For those arriving from Vienna Airport, the City Airport Train (CAT) connects directly to Wien-Mitte station, from where the U3 line reaches Stephansplatz in 8 minutes.
City Card allow you to save on public transport and / or on the entrances to the main tourist attractions.
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