Eboardmuseum
Collection of around 2,000 electronic keyboard instruments in Klagenfurt – Hammond organs, synthesizers and electric pianos to try out.
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About the museum
The museum goes back to the private collection of the Klagenfurt musician and teacher Gert Prix, who founded it in 1987. It is regarded as the first independent museum devoted entirely to electronic keyboard instruments. It initially operated under the name Keyboardmuseum; since 1 January 2003 it has been called EBOARDMUSEUM, to set itself clearly apart from acoustic pianos, accordions and portable home keyboards.
After several moves, the collection found its present home in 2007 in a hall on the south side of the Klagenfurt exhibition grounds. On around 2,000 square metres there are about 2,000 exhibits: Hammond organs from the very first Hammond A onwards, synthesizers, electric pianos, Mellotrons, string ensembles, samplers, drum machines, Leslie cabinets, amplifiers and effects units. These also include instruments that well-known musicians played on stage themselves.
Unlike in most instrument museums, guests are allowed to play the instruments, try them out and photograph them; those who do not play themselves can have the team demonstrate the instruments. The museum is run by the association EBOARDMUSEUM. In 2010 it received the Austrian Museum Seal of Quality. In a dedicated concert area, concerts, readings and cabaret evenings take place regularly.
Highlights
- Around 2,000 electronic keyboard instruments on about 2,000 m²
- Hammond organs from the very first Hammond A to the C-3
- Classic analogue synthesizers from Moog, Roland, ARP and Korg
- Mellotron, Clavinets, Rhodes and Wurlitzer electric pianos
- Many instruments can be played by visitors
- Regular concerts in the museum
- Founded
- 1987
- Operated by
- Verein EBOARDMUSEUM
- Director
- Gert Prix
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Families | €30Family ticket |
With the Kärnten Card, free admission once a day (not valid for concerts). Concerts and events have their own admission prices.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €30 · Family ticket |
- Hands-on stations
Many instruments can be tried out by visitors.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Klagenfurt Hauptbahnhof · 800 m
Klagenfurt main station is around 800 m from the museum; the building can also be reached by public transport.
By car
Free parking
Free parking directly in front of the entrance on Florian-Gröger-Straße (8 a.m.–6 p.m. parking disc, 90 minutes; on the opposite side of the street with no time limit). Alternative: car park at the exhibition grounds next door.
The museum is located on the south side of the Klagenfurt exhibition grounds, about 4 km from Lake Wörthersee.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Small café corner or bar in the museum.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Photography | Photography of the exhibits is permitted. |
| Good to know | Most instruments may be played; on request the team will demonstrate them. Guided tours are offered. |
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