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Family visit at the Mozart Audio and Visual Collection

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The Mozart Audio and Visual Collection offers a unique look at the history of performance through archival sound and film. If you are planning to visit with children, we recommend checking the venue's official website for current policies, quiet zones, or age-appropriate content before you arrive.

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Family visits to the Mozart Audio and Visual Collection
The Mozart Audio-Visual Collection offers an extensive library of films and documentaries about Mozart, including special screenings and educational workshops tailored for children and teenagers.

The Mozart Audio and Visual Collection provides families with a unique opportunity to explore the life and compositions of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart through a vast library of historical media. Visitors can engage with educational film screenings and specialized sessions that cater to different age groups, from animated features for younger children to historical media workshops for teenagers. This resource-rich environment serves to connect younger generations with classical music and historical recording technology.

Recommended age: Ages 3–18

Family highlights

  • Extensive library featuring over 3,700 films about Mozart.
  • Dedicated animated series and opera screenings for children starting at age 3.
  • Interactive 'History Labs' for students to explore historical recording technology.
  • Free admission and no-charge group screenings available by prior arrangement.
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What children can see and do

Visitors can experience animated films, operas, and documentaries on Mozart. School-aged children and teenagers can also participate in interactive 'History Labs' that explore historical recording formats like shellac records and wax cylinders or examine the historical representation of women and the 'Mozart stereotype'.

Age guidance

Programming is divided by age groups starting from age 3 for animated films and 'The Magic Flute' performances, up to age 14+ for specialized history and media workshops.

Practical information

Visits and screenings are available by arrangement. Group screenings are offered free of charge in the morning upon request. Workshop fees apply for school groups, and participants should contact the museum service for bookings.

Family Resources at the Mozart Audio and Visual Collection
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The Mozart Audio and Visual Collection offers a range of educational workshops designed to engage children and students with the history of musical performance. These programs feature interactive sessions that require advance booking for participation. The curated activities provide meaningful opportunities for younger visitors to explore historical media and film.

Family program

Mozart and Film Workshop

Ages 6–11120–120 minBooking required

A comprehensive workshop held in the Audio-Visual Collection featuring a mix of interactive games, puzzles, and musical film exploration designed for children aged 6 to 11.

Age guidance: Designed for children aged 6–11.

Practical information: Requires advance booking for school groups; workshops involve a fee.

Interactive experience

History Lab Workshops

Ages 14–1890–120 minBooking required

Educational labs where teenagers explore historical recording media, the roles of women in Mozart's time, or the evolution of the Mozart stereotype in cinema.

Age guidance: Aimed at students aged 14 and older.

Practical information: Requires advance booking; workshop fees apply.

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