The Wien Museum Mozart apartment is a must-visit for anyone who is truly interested in Mozart's life. The student price is affordable, and the tour includes a free audio guide. The building itself is stunning, and while photography is not allowed inside, it allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
However, it's important to note that the museum focuses more on the apartment itself rather than displaying original items. The information provided can be found on Wikipedia, but visiting the apartment gives you a unique perspective and avoids the crowds found in other museums.
One downside is the mandatory audio guide, which can be tiring to hold to your ear for the duration of the visit. It would be helpful to have some written explanations within the apartment.
Another disappointment was the rudeness of the personnel. They were dismissive and unhelpful, which is not what you would expect as a paying customer. This behavior greatly impacted the overall experience and should be addressed by the museum.
Despite these drawbacks, the Mozarthaus museum is still a must-see in Vienna. Mozart's life and legacy are fascinating, and the museum provides an easy-to-follow audio tour. Arriving early is recommended to avoid crowds.
The museum is well-organized and well-maintained, with good service and a controlled cloakroom to store your belongings. The audio guide is provided on the top floor, and the museum consists of three stories.
While most of the items displayed are replicas, the overall experience is enjoyable. It would be wise to lower your expectations in terms of original artifacts, such as musical instruments or handwritten scripts.
Additionally, there is a separate chamber concert held in the building's basement, which is a highly enjoyable experience but requires a separate ticket.
It's worth noting that the museum does not have any authentic relics from Mozart's time living in the apartment. Instead, there are replicas of some pieces.
Despite these limitations, visiting the Mozarthaus museum is still a significant experience. The location is great, and the building itself is beautiful. Whether you're a musician or simply have a passion for music, this museum is highly recommended.
Address:
Mozarthaus, Domgasse 5, Wien
Phone:
+43 1 5121791
19.09.24
Hugo
Just one word, Amazing!
One of the best historical museums I've seen, totally recommended.
05.09.24
Aylin
Fascinating to be walking in the rooms where Mozart lived, composed, played. The audio is very informative and easy to follow.
Only comment would be that although the exact layout is not known, it would be splendid to walk around the furnitures from .. Read more »those times, decorated in the way that suits the best to Mozart's time...
30.08.24
M
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visiting the Wien Museum Mozart Apartment is an immersive and captivating experience for anyone interested in classical music, history, or the life of Mozart himself. The museum is beautifully curated, offering a rich historical context that a.. Read more »llows visitors to step back into 18th-century Vienna. The detailed exhibits provide not only insight into Mozart’s life and works but also the socio-cultural environment that shaped his genius.
The apartment itself is well-preserved, and the audio guide was both informative and engaging, helping to bring the space and its history to life. I particularly appreciated the thoughtful inclusion of lesser-known details about Mozart’s time in Vienna, which added depth to the more familiar aspects of his story.
For anyone interested in experiencing the world of one of history’s greatest composers, this museum is a must-see. Highly recommended.
09.08.24
Darckghost
Cute fast visit to Mozart museum. Take roughly 20min to visit all.
At 4th floor with no elevator. So lots of stairs.
26.04.24
Marc
Two top tips:
First, if you must go, get the audioguide - the whole place is pointless without it.
Second, do yourself a favour and don't go - even with the audioguide it is awful.
It's almost entirely copies of pictures, documents and p.. Read more »ortraits, plus a few digital "installations", beautifully presented to be fair. Much is of questionable relevance to Mozart and indeed to the saccharin audioguide. The very few artefacts dotted around are not even Mozart's. There's almost nothing to learn here, and it's not enjoyable.
23.08.23
shyane
If you’re really interested in Mozart’s life, this place is for you. I availed the student’s price which was good and there was a free audio guide included in the tour. Taking photos inside the building is not allowed, so you really.. Read more » get to enjoy it first hand.
22.08.23
Florian
What else to add than Mozart. The magnificent composer lived in Wien and visiting his house is just a privilege.
When you enter the apartment beware that this is to see Mozart apartment and not to see original items, the museum is the wall and not th.. Read more »e objects you light find inside.
I was however disappointed about one point. The audio-guide although included in the price is absolutely mandatory as all Information is in there, nothing is written in the house for some explanation. Having to hold the audio-guide on the ear for an hour can be tiring
24.07.23
Sheeva
First, this is what it says it is - where Mozart lived when he was in Vienna. The pieces on display are mostly copies and you can get the information presented here in Wikipedia - without the rush of all the people trying to get from one room to anot.. Read more »her.
Now, I would have given it at least three stars even if it is underwhelming. The reason for the 1 is the rudeness of the personnel. A simple question dismissed without an answer and rude gestures were shown and not being helpful whilst being a very polite customer (who understood that people are busy), this treatment is simply not worthy of even one star.
20.07.23
Ben
Mozarthaus is a must-see museum in Vienna. Not only is he one of the most recognized and celebrated musicians in human history, he also led an incredibly special, if brief, life. This museum has an easy-to-follow audiotour.
My one recommendation is .. Read more »to arrive early. We came at opening and the place was packed when we were leaving.
21.06.23
Mai
Interesting museum of Mozart's life exhibited in Mozart's apartment. The audio device is given so that you can hear the story of each room. There are 3 stories.
07.06.23
Sam
Place is well organised, looked after and service is good. The entrance fee also includes a free use of a controlled cloak room (so you can leave your heavy items). Then you take a lift to the top floor with your audio guide with selected language.
.. Read more »Generally it is nice experience, however perhaps you should lower your expectations as most of the items are replicas and no items that were pre-owned by Mozart was there (I expected more instruments, hand written scripts, more about his individual pieces of music).
03.06.23
Martin
I must admit I expected more from the museum, many copies of pictures and documents but very few original items. No musical instruments (which surprised me)
Afterwards I attend a chamber concert in the building's basement and that I thoroughly .. Read more »enjoyed (though that requires a separate ticket, and is not part of the museum experience)
14.05.23
Marie
We visited the Mozarthaus museum, which was the former residence of Mozart during a period of two and a half years when he had made money performing in the palace. However, we were disappointed to find out that the museum didn't have any authen.. Read more »tic relics from the time when Mozart lived there. Instead, the museum had replicas of some of the pieces.
20.04.23
Jeremy
Mozart wrote the Marriage of Figaro in this apartment. This place is where Mozart lived when he was at his highest success. It would be nice if they could find more artifacts from Mozart's life, but those may be hard to obtain. The museum is in .. Read more »a great location and is good for a quick stop. Initially, it was hard for me to find but then I looked up and followed the signs.
05.02.23
Natalia
Three levels museum filled with Mozart's history and therefore music's history.
Can not miss it if you are a musician or just have a passion for music. Any music!
The building is also beautiful and in such lovely part of the city.
Highly re.. Read more »commended.
17.10.22
Lena
Not a fancy place as the real place Mozart lived but worth visiting once, at 12 euro.
You can visit 3 stories apartment,Quite small while explanation is a bit longer at every points but it helps a lot. You can relax and feel the Mozart time’s .. Read more »situation.
No pictures allowed.
Enjoy!
04.10.22
Bradley
Really cool museum to learn about Mozart. I enjoyed the 3 levels of his museum apartment. It was reasonably priced and comes with an audio guide. I wish there was more furniture and musical instruments that Mozart used but overall it was a good histo.. Read more »ry lesson and I learned a lot.
10.09.22
Roshni
Its one of the prime attractions of Vienna, if you are a music fan and definitely, if a Mozart fan. It has some good exhibitions with images and quotes from Mozart life. There is also a audio guide available with the ticket which gives us thorough ex.. Read more »perience about the life of Mozart, strangely the music is very less to be experienced in the museum. Other than this, its a must visit.
17.08.22
Nikos
It does not have many house artifacts of Mozarts but it can provide a lot of information to a visitor for his life and career. Also a lot of original music patterns can be seen in various exhibits. Photos and video recording not permitted inside the .. Read more »rooms.
05.08.22
Jacek
Absolute disaster of a museum. You won’t learn anything about Mozart here. There is not a single thing that Mozart owned or used. Literally not even one instrument or furniture. Also the captions about the apartment were way too small and poorl.. Read more »y placed.
I strongly don’t recommend this place and advise you to not waste your money here.
I wish I could get a refund.
14.07.22
Farhana
10 EUR even with Vienna City Card, absolutely nothing to see inside other than some reproduction photos of some people's portraits and some photos of Mozart's music notes, none of which you are allowed to take any photos of!
Three floors o.. Read more »f empty rooms, with audio guide on his musical career, all of which you can read sitting at home for free from a simple Google search.
This is an absolute scam of a museum/gallery whatever! I mean, I have been to a L-O-T of museums and birth and lived in houses of famous people, this is the worst spent 10 EURos of all of that. There isn't even a single object that belongs to him!
30.06.22
Veronika
Very interesting to listen about Mozart’s life. I wish would be more of furniture and other items from his house. However was interesting to walk though his rooms. Free for Ukrainian people at this time
25.06.22
Susan
Walking through the building that was once Mozart's home felt very special. Even without any of his possessions. Lots of information on his life and works. Well presented. Allow half a day at least to absorb all the information! Educational. .. Read more » Recommended.
23.05.22
Lorena
Museum house Where Mozart lived for almost 3 years and wrote the opera figaro. It has free audio guide, (it has no in Portuguese) but I found it too long, you can't listen to everything unless you're a big Mozart fan. I expected a little mo.. Read more »re also from the part of the museum where was his house (1st floor). The girl In tickets office was very cute! You can't take pictures on the inside.
19.05.22
Lyon
Some more insight on mozart’s private life would have been nice. A lot of the content was about his professional success and his famous works. There was a separate contemporary art exhibition on the women in Mozart’s life, but if women pl.. Read more »ayed such significant roles in his private life then they definitely warranted more attention than being sectioned off in an exhibition in the corner. And there was no description for that section, just a link you could go on your own if you were interested.
That said, lovely audio tour and you can soak up everything in about one hour.
14.05.22
Tony
I first visited this place in the 1980s and was, at that time, rather disappointed. However in the 40 years since I was last there the experience has improved beyond all expectation. The exhibition is laid out over 3 floors and there is a wealth of i.. Read more »nformation to be gained by visiting each of them. The audio commentary (free with your entry ticket) is engaging and detailed. I am a huge Mozart fan but I still managed to learn many new facts about his life and life in Vienna in the late 1700s.
14.04.22
Ευτύχης
Awesome experience for all our family members. Great audio tour service with interesting descriptions in English. The house itself was a pleasant surprise and succeeded in mentally transferring us to a distant past ! A must see for every visitor of V.. Read more »ienna !
14.04.22
Nina
Thank you Mozarthaus for a wonderful Kids day 2022. There were fun station with stories and instruments, kids loved it! They also had audioguides and were able to learn a lot of interesting facts about Mozart.
01.04.22
Susan
Walking through the building that was once Mozart's home felt very special. Evennwithout any of his possessions. Lots of information on his life and works. Well presented. Allow half a day at least to absorb all the information! Educational. .. Read more » Recommended.
26.03.22
Alberto
Cool!
Broadly speaking, I have not pleasure to vist museums, however this one, focusing on the Life of Mozart, Is very interesting....not only for the person himself, but also for the music and the avveniments that colouring the Life of this great Ge.. Read more »nius.
Just to add some photos at the review, Is not suffice to describe the ambient.
17.03.22
Agg
When you hear the word "music", you will surely think of Mozart. The house where he lived, is now a very beautiful museum which provides you with a lot of information about his life. When you are inside, you feel an awe and an emotion, whic.. Read more »h stems from the fact that in these rooms lived and composed one of the most important musical composers of that time.
If you visit it (I highly recommend it), stand in the room for a while and imagine Mozart composing ...
16.03.22
Livia
It's a small museum and most of what's in it is conjecture. However the audio guide is fantastic and gives great insight on Mozart's life in the time period. Half an hour is enough for the visit and tickets are reasonably priced so I d.. Read more »efinitely recommend.
13.03.22
Niamh
Nice museum to visit. Great audio system for individuals.
30.01.22
Katie
If you are a musician or at least appreciate history or classical music this is a place you want on your Vienna bucket list. The museum is neat and has a lot of authentic details from Mozart's life in this apartment.
26.01.22
Nigel
A charming place and the recorded guided tour was great even though I felt I know a lot about Mozart I learnt a lot more. A real sense of atmosphere in the rooms on the First floor which were where the family actually rented, although you start on th.. Read more »e third floor.
30.11.21
Christopher
A must-see visit for artists and musicians alike, as well as anyone who has ever enjoyed the beautiful compositions by Mozart. To simply be in the same rooms as the meistro once stood, created, thought, and lived is such a gift. Plus, Vienna is an ab.. Read more »solutely amazing city to visit.
11.11.21
Ety
We visited the Mozart museum in the 20.11.21. The museum itself is very nice and reachable with data. However, not organized. Hard to understand the chronological biography of Mozart, and the audio is a bit exhausting. The staff was really nice, howe.. Read more »ver no pics allowed. Recommended, but needs improvement.
07.10.21
Mikaella
A note on accessibility- the elevator takes you to the highest level and from there, it is expected for you to take the stairs down as the elevator will only take you back to the ground level. If you cannot take the stairs, you must ask a staff membe.. Read more »r to take you down the elevator once you finish each level.
Also, keep in mind that almost all objects in the museum did not belong to Mozart and are not originals. The furniture is from his time but not from his home, and the paintings are copies of those which are displayed in other museums.
01.10.21
Lucile
This place is one of the most important destination to do in Vienna. There are many positive points, first the audio guide is automatically provided, you don't have to pay a bonus to get it unlike most museums in Vienna. Same thing goes for our.. Read more » belongings, indeed many place will oblige you to put your stuff in a secure change room but you have to pay and here you don't, it's free.
The only thing that maybe is disappointing, is that there's little information for the arrangement of the appartement and the stuff in it did not belong to Mozart. But except that it's a really beautiful place, I highly recommend it.
06.09.21
mddiaz247
The Museum was very clean and visitor friendly. The collection has more than Mozart but was clearly focused on him and his family. Nice to visit.
04.09.21
Vladimir
It was amazing. The ancient documents and feeling that you are in the exact same apartment Mozart lived and wrote some of his famous music
15.08.21
Rodolfo
The audio guide has A LOT to say. It was very informative and I stayed interested in what was said throughout the tour.
12.08.21
Bill
This was a great house where Mozart was living.He had a great view outside.His music was/is so relaxing!!
09.08.21
Lama
Nice place but they taking photo is forbidden and this was weird! It was allowed to take photo in all museums we visited in Vienna.
28.07.21
hula
Really interesting but they should have left all the furnitures, carpets, house hold items, wall coverings, curtains etc all intact. Mozart produced 6 sheets of music a day. You discover these kinds of interesting facts when you visit this house/mu.. Read more »seum.
18.07.21
ΙΩΑΝΝΗΣ
Excellent!it is very interesting!
30.06.21
Marleen
The highlight for me was the audio guide here, which provided a rich history about Mozart and brought some life to the belongings in the museum. Some stuff was not related to Mozart at all, and some of it was just speculation about how things could h.. Read more »ave been. The store in the museum was great though, you can buy some general Austrian souvenirs as well as some really cool stuff related to Mozart.
Picture taken outside one of the windows from the museum.
03.06.21
Shane
We visited Mozart’s apartment on a Sunday afternoon
No crowds - tickets were €12 each
Audioguide included in the cost
The tour was good - those who are more passionate about him may love it more
Allow 60/90 minutes
24.05.21
Ezgi
You can see in front of the building.
26.08.20
Emily
As a lover of Mozart and someone who has spent much of their life studying his music, I really enjoyed visiting this museum! I went on a weekday morning right as the museum opened and had the entire place to myself for 2 hours. I liked the self-guide.. Read more »d tour because I had time to linger and read as much as I wanted. I also found the hand-held listening guide to be really interesting and informative. The museum is packed with information about his life. This is a must-see in Vienna and I highly recommend stopping here!
17.08.20
Kumudu
Nice museum. Good audio guide. Can spend about one to two hours. There is a souvenir shop with items from 2 euros.
31.07.20
K.
Closes at 6pm despite the official site says 7. Do your work.
02.07.20
Tom
Interesting facts about the life of Mozart and other composers in Vienna. Without audio guidance the museum does not have a lot to offer. (Tip: visit the Mozart Museum in Salzburg)
26.02.20
Matthew
Despite a lot of speculation, the fab audio guide more than makes up for this. Really enjoyed learning about Mozart's time in Vienna.
31.01.20
Kenny
Very informative, modern and very close to the center of Vienna. If you are a lover of classical music I highly recommend the tour of the museum. The self guided tour is about 1.5 hours so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the rest of the c.. Read more »ity.
30.01.20
fana
Seriously, don't spend your time here, especially if you are in a short trip. There is sooooo much to visit in Vienna that is much better. The apartment has nothing really worth to be noticed. It's basically an audio guide walk through the .. Read more »different rooms, which do not have anything interesting but the guide takes age to get over. Strongly not recommended.
25.01.20
George
Very interesting museum! The actual place which Mozart owned and where he lived till the very end. Recommend this to everyone who's interested in history of music and bright personality of Mozart. You can find out about main events of Mozart.. Read more »9;s life, life of his family and his contemporaries. Bought a combined ticket with House of Music.
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