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Guided tour Cultural history

Muse, Musician or Patron: what role did women play in Austrian Court music?

Guided Tour with Bianca von Oppell | In english

13.12.2025 - 16:15 - 17:15

To participate in this event, you also need an entrance ticket!

Collection of Historic Musical Instruments,
Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna
A grand museum interior featuring ornate architecture with high ceilings and marble accents. The space includes various artworks on the walls, elegant wooden furniture pieces, and showcases displaying artifacts. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, illuminating the polished wooden floor.

What influence did women have on music history and famous composers?

What influence did women have on music history and famous composers? What musical education did Habsburger children get? Who was the first female piano maker? Musical instruments belonging to several important women in Austria’s music history are on display in our collection. This tour explores the rich history and influence these women had on music during the Habsburg reign, along with discussion of their priceless instruments.

 

This tour visits the exhibition "Collection of Historic Musical Instruments".

Meeting point

Ticket office area Neue Hofburg
Heldenplatz, 1010 Vienna

Getting there

Important information about the visit

We look forward to your visit to the Neue Hofburg!

Plan visit

Das Bild zeigt die Fassade des Weltmuseums Wien. Das historische Gebäude ist reich verziert und hat große Fenster mit grünem Rahmen. Über dem Eingang prangt der Schriftzug „welt museum wien“. Der Himmel ist klar und blau, was eine helle Atmosphäre schafft.