At Makartplatz 8, opposite the opera and close to Mirabell Gardens, the Mozart Residence is the house museum where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived with his family from 1773 to 1781. The exhibition covers the family’s life and Mozart’s years in Salzburg through portraits, documents and instruments, including his pianoforte and a violin. It is smaller in scope than the composer’s birthplace across the river, but gives a closer look at his later Salzburg years and the rooms where the family lived.
The Mozart family’s home on Makartplatz
The Mozart family moved to the Dance Master’s House on Makartplatz in 1773, when their earlier rooms had become too small for social gatherings. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart lived here until 1781, when he left Salzburg for Vienna. The apartment on the first floor is now a museum devoted to the family and Mozart’s life and work as a young adult and adult.
The house is also known as the Tanzmeisterhaus. It was partially destroyed during an air raid in the Second World War, then reconstructed. The museum opened to the public in 1996.
What the exhibition covers
Original family portraits and documents sit alongside musical instruments, including Mozart’s pianoforte and a violin. The displays trace the Mozart family’s life and the composer’s years in Salzburg. An audio guide app adds information as you move through the exhibition; download it ahead of time if you want to use it during your visit.
The exhibition also explores Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, with material on the work, its costumes and stage design. A café and museum shop are on the ground floor.
Perguntas frequentes
How long do you need at the Mozart Residence?
Plan for about an hour to see the museum.
What can you see inside the Mozart Residence?
The exhibition includes portraits, documents and musical instruments, including Mozart’s pianoforte and a violin. It also covers the Mozart family and The Magic Flute.
Is the Mozart Residence included in the Salzburg Card?
Yes. Entry is included with the Salzburg Card.
How is the Mozart Residence different from Mozart’s Birthplace?
The Residence is the family’s later home on Makartplatz, where Mozart lived from 1773 to 1781. Mozart’s Birthplace is a separate museum across the river.
