Arnold Schönberg Center

This is a very special place, a thoughtful and very informative tribute to one of the 20th century's most influential and creative composers. The work of preserving a huge archive related to Schonberg and providing an extensive research resources, is hugely important and a wonderful service to the international musical community. If you have a love of, or even just a mild curiosity about 20th music you should support this important institution.

Perfect place for Schönberg music. Detailed description of Schönberg's life, music and paints. Also there are 4 tablets of Schönberg music/interview, each consisting 6 pieces. Headphone's quality was exquisite which was an awesome experience of focusing on his masterpieces. Must visit in Wien for sure.

Arnold Schoenberg: A great thinker, teacher, and artist. Anyone who has heard his music or read his work will begin to wonder about who he was and how his life shaped the ideas he had. The exhibition in the Arnold Schoenberg centre provides a great introduction and insight into Schoenberg’s life, music, paintings, and writings. Original manuscripts and letters are shown with additional information that make this a must for music lovers. Paintings with descriptions are also present. I was fascinated by lesser known facts of Schoenberg’s life such as his blueprints for a musical typewriter and the invention of coalition chess. Outside the exhibit is a replication of his office when residing in the United States. Finally, a surprisingly large library of books and sheet music related to Schoenberg is available outside the exhibition with the option to purchase. The exhibition is also free for under 25s.

I went with a small collegiate group, and we were all very impressed! One of the curators gave us an impromptu talk with some history of both the museum and Schönberg. Support interesting! The exhibit and vast resources are fantastic to see, and I'd love to go back in the future!

Located in a very interesting palace. It contains a nice little concert hall.