Haus der Musik

Overview

Haus der Musik is an interactive sound museum on four floors, where visitors can conduct the Vienna Philharmonic (virtually), compose music, explore the physics of sound, and learn about Vienna's great composers.

Highlights

• Virtual conductor: Stand on a podium and conduct a video projection of the Vienna Philharmonic—the orchestra responds to your tempo.
• Sound staircase: Each step plays a different piano note.
• Composer galleries: Rooms dedicated to Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Strauss, and Mahler.

History

Opened in 2000 in the former palace of Archduke Charles, the museum was created to make Vienna's musical heritage interactive and accessible to all ages.

Visitor Tips

• Evening ticket: Half-price entry after 20:00 (open until 22:00).
• Family-friendly: One of Vienna's best museums for children.
• Duration: 1–1.5 hours.