Mozart's Birthplace

Overview

Mozart's Birthplace (Mozarts Geburtshaus) at Getreidegasse 9 is where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on 27 January 1756. The Mozart family occupied the third floor of this medieval townhouse for 26 years. It is Salzburg's most visited museum.

Highlights

• Mozart's Childhood Violin: The small violin Mozart played as a child prodigy, displayed alongside his concert violin.
• Original Rooms: Recreated living quarters showing how the family of seven lived in the cramped apartment.
• Fortepiano: An original 18th-century fortepiano of the type Mozart composed on.

History

Leopold Mozart rented the third-floor apartment in 1747. Wolfgang was the seventh child but only the second to survive infancy. The family lived here until 1773 when they moved to the larger Tanzmeisterhaus across the river. The museum was established by the Mozarteum Foundation in 1880.

Visitor Tips

• Combined ticket with Mozart's Residence saves €5.
• Visit early morning to avoid Getreidegasse crowds.
• Duration: 45–60 minutes.