Mozarthaus Vienna

About the museum

The house on Domgasse behind St. Stephen's Cathedral dates back to a 15th-century townhouse. Around 1716 it received its present appearance through master mason Andrea Simone Carove; after the later owner, court stuccoworker Albert Camesina, it is still called the Camesinahaus today.

Wolfgang Amadé Mozart lived here from 1784 to 1787 with his family in the largest and most expensive apartment of his life. During these years at the height of his creative power, works such as 'Le Nozze di Figaro' and three string quartets dedicated to Haydn were created. It is the only one of his numerous Viennese apartments that has been preserved to this day.

On the occasion of Mozart's 250th birthday, the building was thoroughly renovated and opened as Mozarthaus Vienna on 27 January 2006. Over approximately 1,000 square meters and three levels, the museum is dedicated to the ten years Mozart spent in Vienna: his social environment, his Viennese operas and finally the original apartment. The house is operated by a subsidiary of Wien Holding; concert hall and Figaro Lounge additionally serve for concerts and events.

Highlights

• Mozart's original apartment with four rooms, two cabinets and kitchen
• Music clock around 1790 with a variation of Mozart's KV 616
• Replica of Mozart's fortepiano
• Media installation 'Figaro Parallelo' on stagings of Mozart's operas
• Multimedia installation on 'The Magic Flute'

Permanent exhibitions

• Mozarts Wohnung – The original living rooms where Mozart lived and composed 1784–1787, with pictures, documents, a music clock and replica of his fortepiano.
• Mozarts Musik – The second floor focuses on the Viennese operas with Lorenzo da Ponte, the late works and The Magic Flute, complemented by media installations.
• Mozarts Wien – The third floor shows Mozart's social environment, important companions, freemasonry and Viennese life of his time.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Mozarthaus Vienna Errichtungs- und Betriebs GmbH (Wien Holding)

Director

Dario Bjelanovic (Geschäftsführung)

Admission & discounts

Free admission with ICOM card, Culture Pass ('Hunger for Art & Culture'), Vienna Experts Club and journalists with press card. Vienna Pass, Flexi Pass and Vienna E-Pass accepted. Audioguide included in price. Tickets valid one year from purchase.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum, the house is completely barrier-free. Service and guide dogs allowed, other dogs not.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

Dedicated children's audioguide in eight languages and family ticket; tours and workshops for children's and school groups on request.

Getting there & parking

The museum recommends arriving by public transport.

Amenities & dining

• Restaurant: not available
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Museum shop (accessible without admission) with sheet music, recordings and children's items. Free WiFi.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Concert hall on second basement level with stage, sound and lighting technology and Figaro Lounge on fourth floor with views toward St. Stephen's Square and bar; for concerts, company celebrations, private parties, conferences and gala evenings.

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