All music museums to visit in Austria

Celebrate the universal language of music at 26 museums in Austria dedicated to musical heritage. These museums explore the history of music, instruments, and influential musicians.

Are you passionate about music and its history? Here are the top music museums in Austria:

  1. Mozart's Birthplace1

    Mozart's Birthplace

     Salzburg
    Mozart's birthplace, known as Mozarts Geburtshaus or Hagenauerhaus, is situated at No. 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria. This is the very place where the renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on 27 January 1756. The Mozart family lived on the third floor of this building from 1747 to 1773.
  2. Mozart Residence2

    Mozart Residence

     Salzburg
    Mozarts Wohnhaus, also known as Tanzmeisterhaus, is a museum located in Salzburg, Austria. This museum is dedicated to the life and works of the renowned composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and his family. The Mozart family resided in this house from 1773 to 1780. Visitors can explore the history of Mozart and his family, gaining insights into their lives during the 18th century.
  3. Online discount!Swarovski Crystal Worlds3

    Swarovski Crystal Worlds

     Wattens
    Swarovski Crystal Worlds, located in Wattens, Tyrol, is a unique experience world that was conceived by André Heller on behalf of the crystal glass manufacturer Swarovski. It consists of a park, an art museum, a shop, and a restaurant. This location is not only the site of this unique attraction but also the headquarters and founding location of the Swarovski company.
  4. Time Travel Vienna4

    Time Travel Vienna

     Vienna
    Time Travel Vienna is a museum/attraction in Vienna where the 2000 year history of the city is brought to life. Visitors can get a tour through an adventure area of 1,300 square meters, including 5D cinema, animatronic shows, music and special effects.
  5. Stille Nacht Museum5

    Stille Nacht Museum

     Salzburg
    The Stille-Nacht & Heimatmuseum is a regional museum situated in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. The museum's primary focus is on the history of the globally renowned Christmas carol, 'Silent Night'. It provides an in-depth exploration of the song's origins and its cultural significance over the years.
  6. Vienna museum of science and technology6

    Vienna museum of science and technology

     Vienna
    The Technisches Museum is a museum in Vienna that displays thousands of artifacts organized in different exhibitions about nature, heavy industry, mass production and daily life. On the one hand, the Technisches Musuem Vienna exhibits objects ranging from airplanes and trains to antique typewriters
  7. Kammerhofmuseum7

    Kammerhofmuseum

     Bad Aussee
    The Ausseer Kammerhofmuseum is a local history museum situated in the Kammerhof in Bad Aussee, Salzkammergut, Austria. The museum is housed in a building that was first mentioned in historical documents in 1395. Over the centuries, the building has undergone several renovations, but much of the original structure has been preserved.
  8. Haus der Musik8

    Haus der Musik

     Vienna
    The Haus der Musik is a museum in Vienna that is dedicated to sound and music that focuses on interaction and multimedia. The museum consists of an area of ​​approximately 5,000 square meters and covers five floors. The first floor is dedicated to the Vienna Philharmonic. The second floor is dedicat
  9. Liszthaus Raiding9

    Liszthaus Raiding

     Raiding
    The Franz Liszt Birthplace is a significant location for music enthusiasts and history buffs alike. Located in the picturesque town of Raiding in Burgenland, the house is situated at Lisztstraße 46. This is the very place where the world-renowned composer Franz Liszt was born and spent his early years. It offers a unique opportunity to step back in time and explore the roots of this musical genius.
  10. Lehár Villa10

    Lehár Villa

     Bad Ischl
    The Lehár Villa in Bad Ischl, located at Lehár-Kai 8 in the Salzkammergut region, was once the summer residence of the famous composer Franz Lehár. He purchased the property in 1912 from the Duchess of Sabran and spent nearly every summer there. This historical connection adds a unique charm to the villa, making it an interesting destination for those interested in Lehár's life and work.
  11. Mozarthaus Vienna11

    Mozarthaus Vienna

     Vienna
    The Mozarthaus Vienna is the place where Mozart wrote his opera The Marriage of Figaro here, and also three out of six Haydn Quartets. This museum mainly focuses on his work. Apart from the interior, you will get to see his letters and other items from his private life. It is the biggest and the mos
  12. Michael Haydn Museum12

    Michael Haydn Museum

     Salzburg
    A tiny museum displaying exhibits related to the life and work of the composer. Comprehensive and eye-catching exhibition.
  13. Haydn Museum13

    Haydn Museum

     Eisenstadt
    The Haydn House in Eisenstadt, located at Joseph-Haydn-Gasse 21, served as the residence of the renowned composer Joseph Haydn from 1766 to 1778. This historical building is now home to the Eisenstadt Haydn Museum, preserving the legacy of Haydn and offering visitors a glimpse into his life and work.
  14. Silent Night Museum Oberndorf14

    Silent Night Museum Oberndorf

     Oberndorf bei Salzburg
    The Silent Night & Heimatmuseum is located in Oberndorf bei Salzburg, Austria. The museum is dedicated to the history of the song 'Silent Night', one of the most famous Christmas carols worldwide. Visitors can listen to various versions of the song at sound stations throughout the museum.
  15. Pleyel Museum15

    Pleyel Museum

     Großweikersdorf
    The Pleyel Museum is situated in the quaint village of Ruppersthal, which is in close proximity to the town of Großweikersdorf in Lower Austria. The museum is a tribute to the life and accomplishments of Ignaz Pleyel, a renowned composer, piano manufacturer, and music publisher. Visitors can gain a deep understanding of Pleyel's contributions to the world of music and his significant role in the history of piano manufacturing.
  16. Johann Strauss Museum16

    Johann Strauss Museum

     Vienna
    The Museum of the Johann Strauss Dynasty (Johann Strauss Museum) is a museum in Vienna that is devoted to the Strauss family of musicians, headed by Johann Strauss senior, his sons Johann jr., Josef and Eduard, and his grandson Johan III. The collection of the Strauss Museum in Vienna tells the fami
  17. Eboardmuseum17

    Eboardmuseum

     Klagenfurt
    The Eboardmuseum, established in 1987, is a globally recognized collection of electronic keyboard instruments. It is considered the largest museum of its kind in the world, offering a unique experience for music enthusiasts and tourists alike. The museum's vast collection showcases the evolution of electronic keyboards, making it a significant destination for those interested in music history.
  18. Johann Strauss Wohnung18

    Johann Strauss Wohnung

     Vienna
    The Johann Strauss Wohnung is a museum in Vienna that is dedicated to Johann Strauss Jr. (1825-1899). Johann Strauss and his wife Jetty lived here from 1863 to 1870 and he wrote his most famous piece An der schönen blauen Donau here. The museum shows a large number of pieces from and about his life,
  19. Composing hut of Gustav Mahler19

    Composing hut of Gustav Mahler

     Maria Wörth
    The Gustav Mahler-Komponierhäuschen, located in Maiernigg near Maria Wörth in Carinthia, Austria, serves as a small museum and memorial dedicated to the renowned classical composer Gustav Mahler. This tranquil retreat was where Mahler composed music from 1900 to 1907. It offers a unique insight into the life and work of the composer, making it a significant site for those interested in classical music and history.
  20. Beethoven Wohnung Heiligenstadt20

    Beethoven Wohnung Heiligenstadt

     Vienna
    The Beethoven Wohnung Heiligenstadt is the house where famous composer Beethoven lived and where he wrote several of his well-known symphonies. Walk through the intriguing exhibition of this small apartment house and learn more about the life and work of this remarkable man. If interested, you can j
  21. Brahms Museum, Mürzzuschlag21

    Brahms Museum, Mürzzuschlag

     Mürzzuschlag
    The Brahms Museum, situated in Mürzzuschlag in the Austrian state of Styria, is a tribute to the renowned composer Johannes Brahms. The museum offers a deep dive into the life and works of Brahms, providing a unique opportunity for visitors to understand the composer's life in a more intimate way.
  22. Österreichisches Blasmusikmuseum22

    Österreichisches Blasmusikmuseum

     Oberwölz
    The Austrian Wind Music Museum, located in Oberwölz in the Murau district of Styria, serves as a music museum and a research and documentation center for wind music. This museum is a significant cultural institution in Austria, dedicated to the preservation, study, and promotion of wind music.
  23. Schönberg-Haus Mödling23

    Schönberg-Haus Mödling

     Mödling
    The Schönberg-Haus in Mödling, Lower Austria, serves as a museum and educational center for musicians. Located just south of Vienna, the museum is dedicated to the life and works of the composer Arnold Schönberg (1874-1951).
  24. Anton Bruckner Museum24

    Anton Bruckner Museum

     Ansfelden
    The Anton Bruckner Museum, located in Ansfelden, Austria, is a cultural institution dedicated to the life and works of the renowned composer Anton Bruckner. The museum offers a unique insight into Bruckner's life, his influences, and his contributions to the world of music. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including musical instruments, personal belongings, and documents related to Bruckner's life and career.
  25. Schubert Sterbewohnung25

    Schubert Sterbewohnung

     Vienna
    In Schubert's apartment in Kettenbrückengasse in Wieden, which belonged to his brother Ferdinand, the composer spent the last two and a half months of his life. The exhibits in the museum document the last weeks of his life, Schubert's death, the funeral, and the grave of the composer. The exhibits
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    Beethoven Eroicahaus

     Vienna
    The memorial Eroicahaus recalls Beethoven's stay in Oberdöbling in the summer of 1803, during which he composed a large part of his 3rd Symphony, the Eroica. Beethoven never lived in this specific house however.