About this place
The Haus der Musik is located in the former palace of Archduke Charles. It was here that Otto Nicolai lived and where, in 1842, he founded the Vienna Philharmonic. This was a radical idea: an orchestra governed by the musicians themselves, making their own artistic and financial decisions. Today, it is an interactive sound museum, but its historical significance lies in the birth of one of the world's greatest orchestras.
Key facts
- 1842 year — The Vienna Philharmonic was founded here
- 1 rule — Only musicians from the State Opera can join the Philharmonic
- 2000 year — The building opened as an interactive sound museum
📍 Seilerstätte 30, 1010, Wien