What is the house of music? What can be seen here?
The House of Music is an interactive sound museum with four floors. The Museum of the Vienna Philharmonic is located on the first floor. The second floor "Sonotopia" is devoted to sound phenomena - here you can experiment with different sounds, for example, and learn a lot about sound, hearing and instrument groups. On the third floor “Wiener Klassik” you will learn everything you need to know about the best -known composers (Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, ...) who have lived and worked in Vienna. On the fourth floor you will find the popular virtual conductor and the HDM museum shop.
How are the opening times?
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (also on weekends and public holidays, last admission: 9:00 p.m.)
Where is the House of Music?
Seilstage 30, 1010 Vienna, so here .
How do I reach the House of Music by public transport?
The closest stations are Karlsplatz/Opera (U1, U2, U4, 1, 2, D, 71) or Stephanplatz (U1, U3), and the Schwarzenbergplatz station (2, D, 71).
Can I eat and drink in the museum?
No, eating and drinking is not allowed in the museum. However, you can take a break in the glass covered courtyard at any time, Jausnen in the machine "Café Nicolai" and then continue your visit to the museum.
Can I take my backpack, my jacket or luggage to the museum with me?
No - for fire police reasons, backpacks, jackets, large travel bags and suitcases must be handed over to the cloakroom. You can take handbags or similar small bags with you if you want. The wardrobe is located at Museumskassa, is consistently occupied and the delivery is free . There are no lockable self-service wardrobes.
Do I have to book or reserve tickets for the museum in advance?
Basically, this is not necessary. If you still want it, the full price ticket and selected discounts can be bought in advance www.wien-ticket.at Further tickets (e.g. groups, family ticket, etc.) can only be purchased on site at the museum treasury.
Is the House of Music accessible to accessible?
Yes, the entire house is accessible with the lift. Barrier -free toilets are on the ground floor - please simply let the Kassapersonal.
Can I leave the museum in between and come back later?
Yes, if you come back on the same day. Please only let me know at the MuseumSkassa.
Are there guided tours?
The management offer in the Haus der Musik is diverse with different tours, such as: guided tours for schools, guided tours in the context of the Wienxtra holiday games, guided tours in the context of company celebrations or on special occasions. In any case, please contact us as soon as possible via telephone on working day on 01/513 48 50-28 or by email to fuehrung@hdm.at
All details about the entire management offer can also be found at www.hdm.at/musikgunstung
From what age is the exhibition recommended for children?
Ideally from about 5 years, in order to really use all terminals. Of course, the visit is also possible with younger and youngest visitors: inside, with a focus on selected installations and rooms.
What should be considered when visiting the baby or small children? (Pediatrics etc.)
You can take you to the museum with you. All floors can be reached by lift. You can also hand in the stroller on the cloakroom. Development tables are located on the ground floor (barrier -free, please ask our cassemeal sonal), for the toilets in the basement and in the toilets in the 1st and 4.4th floor of the exhibition. Eating and drinking is not allowed in the museum. However, you can take a break in the courtyard at any time and then continue your visit.
Can I have my child visited the museum alone?
In children under the age of 12, an adult accompanying person is mandatory.
Can you also try musical instruments in the sound museum, i.e. play drums or guitar?
No, unfortunately that is not possible with us.
I want to visit the HDM with my school class or a group - what do I have to do?
Please register in advance and as soon as possible so that we can coordinate your visit and avoid over -frequency. We want you to be able to enjoy the visit with your school class or group as best as possible. Please understand that in case of doubt we grant priority. Registration via phone at 01-513 4850 or by email to info@hdm.at or via our online form .
Is in advance in advance?
No, unfortunately not.
Is there a bus parking lot?
No, there is no bus parking lot right at the Haus der Musik. You also need a permit to enter the 1st district. The next exit point for coaches is located at the Kursalon Hübner (Johannesgasse 33).
Is there a smoking area in the Haus der Musik?
No, smoking is prohibited in the entire interior of the House of Music - however, ashenbucher are available in front of the 3 entrances (Seilstätzen, Annagasse, Krugerstraße).
Are my inquiries also answered on weekends and public holidays?
The museum can be reached every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Email requests are processed as quickly as possible on weekdays.
Children's concerts: How long does a children's concert take?
Usually 1 hour.
Children's concerts: When is admission?
Usually 20-30 minutes before the concert started.
Children's concerts: Can I have my child visited the concert alone?
No, an adult accompanying person is mandatory in children under the age of 12.
Children's concerts: Do I also need a ticket as an accompanying person?
Yes, each: R visitor: In the concert (from the 2nd birthday) a ticket needs.
Children's concerts: From what age do children need a concert ticket?
From the 2nd birthday.
Children's concerts: My child would prefer to go swimming - can I return or exchange the tickets?
No, concert tickets are unfortunately excluded from return or exchange.
Children's concerts: Can children's cars be taken to the concert hall?
Unfortunately, for safety reasons, taking childcards, scooters, bicycles etc. is not possible - these can be parked/parked in the (glass -covered) courtyard.
Live on Stage: Do I need a respective concert ticket despite Memembercard?
Yes. Please also get a MemberCard owner: a ticket to our museum treasury for every live on stage concert. Remember that there may be no contingent at the evening box.
Live on stage: When is admission?
Usually half an hour before the concert started, around 7:30 p.m. Delays due to extensive sound checks are possible.
Live on Stage: Is there a bar?
Yes, right opposite the concert hall. Reduced to the basics with beer and wine. Soft drinks are available in Self-Service Café Nicolai (EG/Storhof).
Live on Stage: Do the concerts take place regularly?
Around 12 concerts are held over the year, but the exact dates depend on tour plans and booking of the respective bands.
Live on Stage: Are Live on Stage concerts always seat concerts?
Basically yes, only in rare exceptional cases are the concerts unstable.
How or where can I buy concert tickets for concerts in the Haus der Musik?
On our museum treasury and online at www.wien-ticket.at
Can I reserve concert tickets?
No-tickets can be purchased either on site at our museum tray or online/by phone at Wien-Ticket.
Where do the concerts (children's concerts, live on stage, ...) take place?
In the concert hall in the attic, accessible via the glass lift in the courtyard. Cash and cloakroom are also located in the courtyard.
A concert is sold out, maybe there are still (residual) tickets?
No, at our concerts there is no extracite for example the concert day directly.
Is a concert ticket also considered a museum sticket at the same time?
No. A separate ticket must be purchased for the exhibition.
