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Explore Vienna's Haus der Musik: An Interactive Journey into Sound, Music, and Composers

Experience musical phenomena from classical masters to virtual soundscapes at this unique Vienna exhibition.

The Haus der Musik in Vienna invites visitors on an engaging exploration of the world of sound. This permanent exhibition allows guests to delve into music history, observe famous composers virtually, and experiment with contemporary digital music. Discover interactive installations and virtual reality experiences that bring auditory phenomena to life across four floors.

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Exhibition summary

The Haus der Musik is Vienna's interactive sound museum, offering an innovative and unconventional exploration of the world of music. Visitors can experience, research, and create musical phenomena through real and virtually created soundscapes across four floors.

Curatorial context

Located in the historic Palais Erzherzog Karl in Vienna's city center, the Haus der Musik invites visitors on a musical journey. The museum allows guests to observe composers like Strauss and Mozart at work, engage with contemporary musicians, and explore the future of digital music and virtual reality. Across its four floors, the museum delves into sound and auditory phenomena, offering interactive experiences such as the 'Sonotopia Lap & Universe' virtual reality experience, computer installations, and the 'Walzer-Würfel-Spiel' where visitors can compose their own waltz. The 'Facing Mozart' installation allows visitors to virtually step into Mozart's shoes using facial tracking, while 'NAMADEUS' converts names into Mozart interpretations. A virtual conductor installation lets visitors try their hand at leading the Vienna Philharmonic, with comedic critiques for incorrect tempo. The 'Stairplay - Music Step by Step' transforms the palace's grand staircase into an interactive piano. A dedicated floor explores the lives and works of Viennese classical composers like Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Johann Strauss Sohn, and Gustav Mahler, featuring their holograms and context. The museum also houses the Museum of the Vienna Philharmonic, showcasing the orchestra's history with documents, conducting batons, and a display of its founding decree. Visitors can learn about the orchestra's founders and early conductors in the Nicolai Room and view exhibits in the Spiegelsaal.

Admission and ticket notes

General admission is €19, with a reduced price of €15. Discounts are available with the Vienna City Card. Tickets can be purchased on-site and online. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, with adjusted hours on December 24th and March 23rd.

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Vienna Actionism Museum
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Permanent collection
Exhibition schedule
Permanent display (no announced closing date)
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Features insights into the works and lives of composers such as Joseph Haydn, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Johann Strauss Sohn, and Gustav Mahler. It also highlights the history and achievements of the Vienna Philharmonic.
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