Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
The Collection of Historic Musical Instruments is home to the most important collection of renaissance and baroque instruments worldwide. Furthermore, the museum keeps, maintains and presents numerous instruments that were played by famous musicians and composers. The collection includes a particularly comprehensive range of clavichords and Viennese fortepianos. The world of sound in which the composers of Viennese Classicism lived can be heard and understood here in a nearly complete fashion. The holdings of the collection have their origins in Habsburg holdings; they have since been continually expanded via purchases, gifts and loans. The Matinees of the Collection of Historic Musical Instruments give visitors the opportunity to both see and hear the instruments, insofar as their condition allows them to be played.
Notice of Temporary Closure
Dear Visitors,
We would like to inform you that the room 52 of the Collection of Historic Musical Instruments will be temporarily closed for maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your patience.
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Information
Collection of Historic Musical Instruments
Heldenplatz, 1010 Wien
Entry & Admission
via Weltmuseum Wien
Öffnungszeiten
Daily (except Montay)
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tuesday
10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Attention: for special opening hours please note the holiday opening hoursof the Weltmuseum Wien
Contact
Office
Tel. +43 1 525 24- 4502
info.sam@khm.at
Guided Tours
Information & Booking
T +43 1 525 24- 5202
kunstvermittlung@khm.at