Mozart’s Birthplace, Austria

🎼 Mozart’s Birthplace – Step Into the Childhood of a Musical Genius

📍 Location: Getreidegasse 9, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
🕰️ Opening Hours: Daily, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry 5:00 PM)
🎟️ Entry Fee: Adults €12, Reduced €10, Children under 6 free
⏳ Visit Duration: 1–1.5 hours


🏛️ Overview

  • Born here on January 27, 1756, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart spent his early childhood in this three-story home

  • Transformed into a museum in 1880 by the International Mozarteum Foundation

  • The house is preserved in 18th-century style, with original furnishings, documents, and instruments

  • Located on Salzburg’s historic Getreidegasse, a charming and busy shopping street


🎻 What to See Inside

🧒 1. Mozart’s Childhood Room

  • Peek into the room where Mozart was born

  • Includes period furniture, portraits, and letters written by Mozart and his family

🎼 2. Original Instruments

  • See Mozart’s child-sized violin, clavichord, and other instruments he played and composed on

  • Includes sheet music and musical manuscripts

👨‍👩‍👧 3. Mozart Family History

  • Learn about the roles of his father Leopold, sister Nannerl, and mother Anna Maria

  • Exhibits highlight the family’s travels across Europe and the challenges they faced

🎨 4. Multimedia & Exhibits

  • Displays explore Mozart’s operas, early compositions, and influence on Western music

  • Videos, timelines, and rare documents provide deeper historical context


📸 Best Photo Spots

  • The distinctive yellow facade of the building on Getreidegasse (look for the red sign: Mozarts Geburtshaus)

  • Inside the main staircase

  • Small but elegant balcony windows facing the busy street


🎶 Special Experiences

  • Occasionally hosts temporary exhibitions related to music and 18th-century Salzburg

  • Nearby Mozart Square and Residence expand the story of his life and later years

  • Combine your visit with a classical concert in Salzburg for a full Mozart-themed experience


🛍️ Souvenirs & Museum Shop

  • Music books, replicas of Mozart’s instruments, CDs, chocolate Mozartkugeln, and sheet music

  • Great selection of unique, culturally authentic gifts


Nearby Attractions

  • Mozart’s Residence (Mozart-Wohnhaus) – where he lived as a young adult

  • Mirabell Palace, Salzburg Cathedral, and Hohensalzburg Fortress all within walking distance

  • Café Tomaselli – one of Mozart’s favorites and still serving traditional Viennese pastries


🚌 How to Get There

  • Walking: Centrally located in Salzburg’s Old Town

  • Bus: Get off at Rathaus or Hanuschplatz, then walk 5 mins

  • Train: From Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, ~20 minutes on foot or 10 by bus


💡 Insider Tips

  • Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid tour groups

  • No photos inside — leave your camera at the ready for exterior shots

  • Buy a combo ticket for Mozart’s Birthplace + Mozart’s Residence

  • Use the audio guide or printed map for deeper insights