Mozart’s Birthplace

Mozart’s birthplace (German: Mozarts Geburtshaus or Hagenauerhaus) was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthplace at No. 9 Getreidegasse in Salzburg, Austria. From 1747 through 1773, the Mozart family lived on the third level. Mozart was born here on January 27, 1756.He was the eighth child of Leopold Mozart, a Salzburg Royal Chamber musician.

Since 1880, the building has housed a museum depicting Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s early childhood, his first musical instruments, his friends, and his ardent interest in opera. The third floor has Mozart’s childhood violin, as well as pictures, papers, and early copies of his work, while the second floor focuses on Mozart’s passion in opera and includes the clavichord on which he penned The Magic Flute. The Mozart Foundation owns the edifice.

Since 1880, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s birthplace has been a museum, introducing visitors to the composer’s early life, his first musical instruments, his friends, and his intense interest in opera. Mozart’s childhood violin and keyboard, as well as pictures, papers, family letters, and early versions of his work, are on display on the third floor. There are additional documents of his life in Vienna, as well as his wife and children.

The second level is dedicated to Mozart’s love of opera and has the clavichord on which he penned The Magic Flute. The first level features historical furnishings to recreate living situations in Mozart’s day. His life in Salzburg is depicted through original papers and artworks.Other exhibits at the exhibition include an unfinished portrait of Mozart painted by his brother-in-law, Joseph Lange, in 1789 (one of Mozart’s outstanding portraits), images of his boyhood, and his childhood violin.

Mozart’s time in Salzburg is documented through original certificates, letters, and mementos. A collection of portraits, most of which were painted during Mozart’s lifetime, allows you to meet the musical genius face to face. The historical instruments, including Mozart’s original violin and clavichord, are a special treat for Mozart aficionados.

The wunderkind’s youth, his lengthy years of travel, and his enigmatic death: the museum at Mozart’s Birthplace sheds light on the man and artist from a variety of angles. A rotating yearly show on the first level keeps even the most seasoned Mozart fans interested.