Haus der Musik
An interactive museum of sound and music, where you can conduct the Vienna Philharmonic virtually, roll dice to compose music and learn about the lives of Vienna's great composers.
Haus der Musik is housed in the Palais Palffy and was once the home of Otto Nicolai, founder of the Vienna Philharmonic. Its four floors begin with the physics of sound. Interactive installations let you experience hearing and instruments, and there are rooms dedicated to Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Strauss and Mahler. The most popular is the "Virtual Conductor", where you wave an electronic baton to conduct the Vienna Philharmonic. If your tempo goes wrong, the musicians "go on strike". Admission is about 18 euros. It is ideal for families and rainy days. It is a 5-minute walk from St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Opening hours
10:00–22:00
Nearby sights
- Musikverein
- Imperial Crypt (Kapuzinergruft)
- Hotel Sacher & Original Sachertorte
- Vienna State Opera
- St. Stephen's Cathedral
- Mozarthaus Vienna
- Albertina
- Graben & Kohlmarkt