Vienna Beethoven Museum
Beethoven Museum
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A museum capturing one of the world's most famous classical composer's battle with hearing loss.

📜 Museum dedicated to Ludwig van Beethoven's life and struggle with progressive deafness.
🔍 Located in Vienna, where he spent 35 years and penned the Heiligenstädter Testament.

Why Go

🎶 Immerse yourself in the composer's life across 14 curated rooms
👂 Experience how Beethoven's hearing deteriorated through interactive exhibits
📜 Discover early hearing devices and symbolic items from his life
🌳 Relax in the garden while listening to his music

Why Avoid

♿ Not barrier-free, many exhibition spaces only accessible via stairs
🚫 No elevator or accessible restroom
🅿️ No dedicated parking, city is short-term parking zone

Tips

💰 Free admission on the first Sunday of every month
🛍️ Museum shop offers music-themed souvenirs and books
🐕 Assistance dogs are permitted

Cost

💰 Adults €8, reduced €6, free for visitors under 19 and on first Sundays.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–1 pm and 2 pm–5 pm.
🗓️ Special hours Dec 24 & 31 (10 am–2 pm). Closed Jan 1, May 1, Dec 25.

♿ Accessibility

Not barrier-free. Exhibition spaces are on several floors, only reachable via stairs. No elevator.

🚻 Toilets

Restrooms available in the entrance area, but no accessible restroom.

🅿️ Parking

No dedicated parking garage or spaces for people with disabilities in the immediate vicinity. The entire city of Vienna is a short-term parking zone.

📸 Photography

Allowed for private use; no flash, tripods, or selfie sticks.

🐕 Assistance Dogs

Permitted. Caregivers admitted for free.

👶 Baby Strollers

Can be parked in the courtyard and garden. Most exhibition spaces are only reachable via stairs.

🍽️ Eating and Drinking

Not permitted within exhibition spaces. Food brought by visitors can be eaten in the garden.

📶 WLAN/Wi-Fi

Not available.

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