Haydn-Haus Eisenstadt

The most important things at a glance

  • Audio guides, apps, multimedia, listening stations
  • Accessible toilets
  • Assistance dogs allowed
  • Reduced admission
  • in easy or simple language
  • Culture Pass: Hunger for art and culture

information

  • address
    Joseph-Haydn-Gasse 19 & 217000 EisenstadtBurgenland
    Open address in Google Maps
  • Opening hours
    • Tue-Fri 9:00–17:00; Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 10:00–17:00
    • Closed on December 24th, 25th, and 26th, and January 1st.
  • Entrance
    • € 4.50 for people with a disability card
    • €4.50 for assistants

Contact

Description

At the Haydn House in Eisenstadt, history comes alive, music is audible, and time itself is tangible. Nestled in the charming old town, the door opens to a world brimming with sound, emotion, and inspiration. Where Joseph Haydn once lived and worked, his spirit still seems to linger in the rooms today.

Stepping into the house is like embarking on a journey back to the 18th century – an era when music was passion, expression, and the joy of life. Period furniture, precious memorabilia, and meticulously designed exhibition spaces tell the story of Haydn's daily life, his successes, and his unwavering pursuit of musical perfection. Modern media installations and gently played sounds bring the past to life in a poetic way.

Physical accessibility

  • Entrance: No accessibility – 3 steps, uneven stone floor in the courtyard
  • In the building: Not wheelchair accessible, many steps, no lift available, accessible toilet available in the courtyard
  • In exhibitions: Seating available, wooden floor

Accessible information and content

  • In easy/simple language: Guided tours for children, teenagers and adults in German
  • Audio texts: Audio guide in German and English with music examples
  • In sign language: No
  • In Braille: No
  • Multimedia: Listening stations available (music)

Inclusive art and cultural education

  • Target group-specific tours: In simplified language in German and English
  • Target group-specific workshops: Available upon request, not always offered

Seal of quality

  • Austrian Museum Quality Seal