Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZART The year 2026 marks the 270th anniversary of the birth of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most important composers in the history of classical music. Mozart's birthday falls on January 27, and the entire year is designated as the Year of Mozart. Vienna, the city most associated with him, is also joining in the celebrations.
Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZARTOne of the main attractions to mark the occasion is MYTHOS MOZART, an innovative multimedia experience in the heart of Vienna, at the historic place where Mozart lived his last year, composed masterpieces such as "The Magic Flute" and "The Clarinet Concerto", and where he passed away.
Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZARTThe experience at MYTHOS MOZART lasts about an hour and features five unique spaces that combine music, technology, and interactivity.
Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZARTThe visit begins with an interactive portrait gallery, followed by a journey through various stations from the composer's life and work, including a room dealing with Mozart's Requiem and death, a space presenting Vienna in 1791 through 360-degree animation, and a musical room where visitors participate in the creation using instruments from around the world.
Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZARTAmong the highlights of the venue are a space that simulates Mozart's composition process through light and sound, and a room dedicated to The Magic Flute, where international media artist Rafik Anadol created digital visual worlds using artificial intelligence and millions of data points.
Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZARTThe attraction is suitable for the whole family. There are discounts for groups and a free audio guide is available in six languages. MYTHOS MOZART offers a contemporary perspective on the figure of Mozart and combines classical culture with an innovative visitor experience.
Photo: Courtesy of MYTHOS MOZARTTo mark Mozart's birthday, organizers will provide a special admission ticket for just €19 instead of the full price, between January 26-30. The discount, available with the coupon code AMADEUS, allows visitors to experience Mozart's world in a unique and innovative way.
MYTHOS MOZART
Kärntner Str. 19, basement of the STEFFL department store
Vienna, Austria
Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10:00 to 20:00, last entry at 19:00; Saturday, Sunday, and holidays 10:00 to 18:00, last entry at 17:00.